Building Conrail Ballast Cars Part 1
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11 pg. 74 Scale: HO Category: "Freight Cars - Hoppers"
Using Atlas and MDC kits, model an ex-PC ballast car. Model and construction photos. Big article!
Building Conrail Ballast Cars Part II
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-12 pg. 74 Scale: HO Category: "Freight Cars - Hoppers"
The author describes building Penn Central and Conrail H34C cars from Atlas and MDC models. Includes a prototype photo and several model photos.
Building Conrail Ballast Cars Part IV
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-02 pg. 66 Scale: HO Category: "Freight Cars - Hoppers"
In this installment of the series the author covers the Conrail CC71B class #53858 and MGA (Monongahela Railroad) X-430 cars. Both are based on the Eastern Car Works flat kit. Prototype photos are included, including an inside view of one of the cars.
Detailing Athearn Sieco and Branchline Berwick Boxcars
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-07 pg. 64 Scale: HO Category: "Freight Cars - Boxcars"
Prototype and model photos. Detailed photos of constructing the grab irons. Painting and weathering shows how to simulate a boxcar belonging to a former railroad but that name has been over-painted.
Detailing an Apalachicola Northern, ex-East Camden & Highland, FMC Boxcar
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-09 pg. 56 Scale: HO Category: "Freight Cars - Boxcars"
The author discusses the modifications he made to the MDC's model of this prototype. The weathering on the author's model is particularly striking (rust spots).
Further Detailing of the Athearn PS-5344 Boxcar
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-02 pg. 70 Scale: HO Category: "Freight Cars - Boxcars"
Using this boxcar model, the author created a model of the KCS #250236. Includes prototype and model photos.
Modifying Walthers Depressed Center Flat Car
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-10 pg. 87 Scale: HO Category: "Freight Cars - Flat Cars"
The article describes how the author added detailing to the basic model, matching its prototype. Includes a prototype photo and several close-up model photos.
Port of Erin Industries: Cargill Terminal Grain Elevator Part I
Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-06 pg. 76 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Industrial"
The author starts off with how he built his silos and sheds. Includes a description of the jig he made to cut round PVC pipe.
Rescuing a Relic: Conrail N6A Transfer Caboose
Railroad Model Craftsman 2004-10 pg. 72 Scale: HO Category: "Cabooses"
Taking an old brass caboose and converting it into a model that would fit a modern era layout.