An Identity Crisis
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-05 pg. 69 Scale: (none) Category: "Tools"
The author describes how to electronically modified a standard PRR logo to create a friend's freelanced railroad's logo.
Building a Mine Ventilation House
Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-02 pg. 76 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Industrial"
This article covers adding a ventilation house to a coal mine scene. Includes prototype photos of the interior and exterior of the structure, as well as scale drawings and some construction photos.
Designing a Hoist House Part 1
Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-01 pg. 63 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Industrial"
Initially the author intended to just build a basic "box" to represent a hoist house, but upon further research decided to fully model one, including an interior. Many prototype photos (mostly of the interior) are included in the article. This installment focuses on the prototype information for such a structure.
Designing a Hoist House Pt. II
Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-02 pg. 64 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Industrial"
This installment describes the interior of the building, the wall construction, the foundation, floor, and machinery. Many construction and close-up photos are included, as well as scale drawings and a materials list.
Designing a Hoist House Pt. III
Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-03 pg. 68 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Industrial"
This installment shows how the author built the roof trusses using jigs, and built the cupola and roof. Construction photos are included as well as drawings and a materials list.
The Two-faced Doodlebug
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-04 pg. 48 Scale: HO Category: "Locomotives - Gas Electric"
The author describes how he modified a Bachmann Doodlebug for bi-directional service (cabs on either end of the engine), modeled after the ones used by the Erie. Includes model and prototype photos.