Building a Working Train Order Signal
Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-01 pg. 59 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Track-side Details"
The author describes how he built this working train order signal. It is a model of a unit that is not attached to the structure itself. It uses two Tortoise machines to operate the two blades. Construction photos and diagrams are included.
CN Engine Foreman's Office
Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-04 pg. 52 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards"
This article covers how the author built a Canadian Northern Railway engine foreman's office typically found near a roundhouse. Includes a prototype photo, several model photos, scale drawings, detail close-up drawings, and a bill of materials.
Kitbashing a Freelanced Combine
Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-12 pg. 68 Scale: HO Category: "Passenger Cars"
The author converted a MDC old-time passenger car into a pre-WW1 combine for the author's CP-based layout.
Modeling a CPR Enclosed Water Tower
Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-04 pg. 52 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Engine Servicing"
This article covers the history and the model construction of a western Canada water tower that is of octagonal shape. Includes scale drawings, how to make the roof, and how to make the water spout.