A Basic Tool Kit

Model Railroader 2000-03 pg. 127     Scale: (none)     Category: "Tools"

Sprue cutter, cutting mat, miter box, bench cradle, and other tools that should be part of a model railroader's toolbox.

Ask Paint Shop

Model Railroader 1999-11 pg. 146     Scale: (none)     Category: "Painting & Weathering"

Chateau Martin wine cars. CB&Q Blackbirds. Tips on creating a applying decals can.

Ask Paint Shop

Model Railroader 1999-12 pg. 162     Scale: HO     Category: "Painting & Weathering"

Jim Hediger used reflective tape to model accurate reflective safety stripes on his S4 switcher. Also covered is how to remove tarnish from brass models.

Backdrops

Model Railroader 2000-04 pg. 123     Scale: (none)     Category: "Layout Construction"

This articles covers how to build a backdrop using 0.060" styrene and painting it with just some basic sky colors.

Fascias

Model Railroader 1999-11 pg. 129     Scale: (none)     Category: "Layout Construction"

The basics about what can be incorporated into a layout's fascia.

Getting Real: Flipping The Piers

Model Railroad Hobbyist 2010-11/12 pg. 137     Scale: HO     Category: "Layout Construction"

The author discusses various decisions he has made to model a pier in his layout.

Laying Flextrack on Curves

Model Railroader 2000-02 pg. 129     Scale: (none)     Category: "Track"

Maine Central U25Bs in N Scale

Model Railroader 1996-09 pg. 128     Scale: N     Category: "Locomotives - Diesel"

Using an Atlas U25B as a starting model, the author describes the modifications and painting he did to model two of these engines. Includes model and prototype photos.

Mocking up a Scene

Model Railroader 1999-12 pg. 141     Scale: (none)     Category: "Structures"

Using cardboard to build the rough shapes of structures to see if they will fit on the layout. It is easier and cheaper to modify them before spending time building the final building.

Scale Rules

Model Railroader 2000-01 pg. 153     Scale: (none)     Category: "Tools"

Model railroad scale rules, architect's scale.

The Central Vermont of the 1950's

Model Railroader 2000-02 pg. 108     Scale: (none)     Category: "Railroads"

Prototype photos of locomotives, track, structures, maps, steam servicing facility, and rolling stock.