An 8000-gallon Tank Car in HO Scale
Model Railroader 1987-12 pg. 118 Scale: HO Category: "Freight Cars - Tank Cars"
Model and prototype photos are part of this article on how to model a common steam-era oil hauler.
Bangor & Aroostook Newsprint Boxcar in HO
Model Railroader 1987-11 pg. 114 Scale: HO Category: "Freight Cars - Boxcars"
Prototype and model photos.
Built Like a Brick Freight House
Model Railroader 1996-10 pg. 100 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards"
These buildings were used to transfer goods between truck and freight cars. The article describes how the author built his model, and it includes prototype photos, scaled drawings, and construction drawings.
L-aborating On The Farmhouse
Railroad Model Craftsman 1977-07 pg. 62 Scale: HO Category: "Structures"
Adding lots of details to the classic AHM/Revell farmhouse. Two kits are required to create the model build by the author.
Mini-mirrors
Model Railroader 1985-12 pg. 100 Scale: (none) Category: "Scenery - Backgrounds"
Integrating small mirrors into the background scenery can make the scene appear larger than it really is. The article covers how mirrors can be used to reflect just light so as to highlight a scene that is otherwise dark.
Modeling State Line Tunnel on the NEB&W
Model Railroader 1989-09 pg. 84 Scale: HO Category: "Scenery - Mountains"
This article covers the construction of the tunnel. It includes prototype and modeled photos that share a striking resemblance.
Simple Crossing Gates
Model Railroader 1999-11 pg. 117 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Track-side Details"
This brief article discusses how to use N-scale crossing gates in an HO layout.
Storage Cabinets
Railroad Model Craftsman 1980-12 pg. 62 Scale: (none) Category: "Layout Construction"
"Notrack" (a play on NTrak) storage cabinets. These cabinets were built by club members to more easily move their rolling stock and other equipment needed to set up for shows. A 3-D diagram of the cabinets is included, along with a parts list and a cutting diagram to build one from a single 4'x8' sheet of plywood.
Tank Farm at Chateaugay
Model Railroader 1987-12 pg. 98 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Industrial"
This article describes combining several kits to build a unique fuel dealership that is serviced by the railroad. This is a structure built for the Rensselaer Polytechnic club's layout.
Water and How to Model It
Model Railroader 1985-10 pg. 78 Scale: (none) Category: "Scenery - Waterside"
Different waterways are discussed and the author describes how to model them. Model photos are taken from the New England, Bershire & Western railroad.