Library - Magazine Articles by Terry Thompson

Air-conditioning for a Heavyweight Coach

Model Railroader 2005-04 pg. 26     Scale: HO     Category: "Passenger Cars"

Adding various details to the a Branchline NYC coach.

Discover Virtual Model Railroading

Model Railroader 2003-02 pg. 86     Scale: (none)     Category: "Software - Product Reviews"

Review and applications of Microsoft's Train Simulator and Auran's Trainz.

Sound Advice

Model Railroader 2005-02 pg. 58     Scale: HO     Category: "Electronics"

The author examines how manufacturers tackle the difficult issue of sound reproduction inside our small locomotives. Covers both steam and diesel engines. Includes a sidebar on the history of sound in model railroading.

Weathering Your Diesels

Model Railroader 2003-11 pg. 66     Scale: any     Category: "Painting & Weathering"

This article covers how to weather an engine's wheels, sideframes, frames, tanks, bearing plates, pilots, body sides and ends, footboards, steps, walkways, doors, and roof. Includes a sidebar on airbrushing tips. Includes close-up of model and prototype photos.