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.