Library - Magazine Articles by E.L. Moore

A Firecracker Factory

Railroad Model Craftsman 1980-07 pg. 85     Scale: HO     Category: "Structures - Industrial"

A simple scratchbuild project of an 3.5" x 8" HO-scale model of a small firecracker plant. Scale drawings and model photos are included.

Butz Milling & Feed Co.

Model Railroader 1978-03 pg. 76     Scale: HO     Category: "Structures - Industrial"

Scale drawings and several model photos accompany this article about how the author built a structure he saw for only about 5 to 10 seconds.

Crosby's Bandstand

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-11 pg. 32     Scale: HO     Category: "Structures - Towns/Cities"

A model of the bandstand, typically found in the center of a small town, was scratchbuilt by the author. He built four of them and described how he modified his construction techniques to improve the models. Includes model photos, scale drawings, parts list, and some construction photos.

E.L. Moore's Village Store

Model Railroader 1978-01 pg. 58     Scale: HO     Category: "Structures - Towns/Cities"

The author took a drawing off of the back of a magazine to build this structure. The article describes how he built it in great detail. Includes model photos and several scale drawings.

Moore's Modern Mill

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-06 pg. 42     Scale: HO     Category: "Structures - Industrial"

The author shows how he built a freelanced feed mill from scratch for very little money. Structure includes a covered driveway, transformer posts and platform, and is accompanied by scale drawings.