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.