10 Steps to Great-looking Passenger Cars

Model Railroader 2006-01 pg. 56     Scale: HO     Category: "Passenger Cars"

The article covers techniques for applying paint and decals. It shows how to plan the project, checking the parts, planning the painting sequence, painting the underbody, masking the underbody to paint the main body, and additional masking to paint a second color on parts of the sides, applying decals and the finish.

A Developing Basement Empire

Model Railroader 2006-09 pg. 56     Scale: N     Category: "Layouts - N - Large"

Monroe Stewart's Hooch Junction was covered in an Allen Keller video several years ago. Now it is covered in print. This large layout offers plenty of action.

An American's Impressions of British Model Railroad Exhibitions

Model Railroader 1991-03 pg. 84     Scale: (none)     Category: "Model Railroads and People"

The author visited some of the British layout exhibitions to see how things are different between there and the U.S. Layouts are smaller, and they use space very effectively. Includes a side bar on designs for "fiddle" yards. Lots of photos.

Assault on the Alleghenies

Model Railroader 2000-03 pg. 64     Scale: O     Category: "Layouts"

Ballast: The Finishing Touch

Model Railroader 2000-03 pg. 102     Scale: (none)     Category: "Track"

Ballast on Boston & Maine RR prototype. Preparation, ballast, and painting.

Bulk Oil Depots

Model Railroader 1990-06 pg. 100     Scale: (none)     Category: "Structures - Industrial"

Prototype and modeling photos and full description of the variety of oil depots.

Different Time Different Look

Model Railroader 2005-01 pg. 80     Scale: (none)     Category: "Railroads"

The author takes a look at what turn-of-the-century modeling might involve (1900, that is).

Lessons from a Successful Layout Part 2

Model Railroader 2005-11 pg. 66     Scale: (none)     Category: "Layout Construction"

This installment discusses the virtues of having nice scenery to help set the tone for operations.

Modeling a Secret Prototype

Model Railroader 2005-11 pg. 52     Scale: HO     Category: "Layouts"

It was a challenge for Chris White to build his 11' x 13' layout modeling the Russian prototype. The layout is small. A sidebar is included discussing the "joy of terminal operation".

Passenger Cars From Core Kits Part 2

Model Railroader 2005-04 pg. 72     Scale: (none)     Category: "Passenger Cars"

The articles covers how to build a Southern Railway Pullman sleeper using NKP Car Works etched-metal sides and a Train Station Products' core kit for an HO model. Next, the author shows how to convert a Bachmann coach car into an N-scale RPO for the Monon.

Working the Mill Job

Model Railroader 2000-04 pg. 62     Scale: (none)     Category: "Industries"

Instead of a bunch of small industries consider one big one.