Library - Magazine Articles by Rudy Kouhoupt

Basics of Steam Part 2

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-02 pg. 43     Scale: (none)     Category: "Locomotives - Steam"

This installment of the series describes the purpose and inner workings of the steam locomotive's cylinders. Includes photos and drawings of the different cylinder types.

Basics of Steam Part 3

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-09 pg. 40     Scale: (none)     Category: "Locomotives - Steam"

This installment covers valve gears, accompanied by close-up prototype photos of the Stephenson, Walschaerts, and Baker valve gears.

Basics of Steam: External Details Part 5

Railroad Model Craftsman 1973-09 pg. 53     Scale: (none)     Category: "Locomotives - Steam"

Covers the lifting injection system, the air compressor system, and the Elesco feedwater heater system. Includes lots of close-up photos of prototype engines.

Pennsylvania Open-top Stock Car

Railroad Model Craftsman 1973-05 pg. 24     Scale: HO     Category: "Freight Cars - Stock Cars"

The PRR didn't have many stock cars, but the one the author built fits in the 1900's time frame. He built one in HO scale and one in 3/8" scale, Gauge 1. Includes a bit of history, model photos, construction photos, and construction and scale drawings.