A Simple-to-Build Scratchbuilt On30 Engine Shed
Model Railroading 2005-07 pg. 28 Scale: (none) Category: "Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards"
Based on the C&NW prototype, the author built this model from plans. Although there is some scale-specific material in the article, there is no reason one can't build one in another scale using this article. Construction photos, scale drawings, and a bill of materials are included.
A Tale of Two Rail & Tie Cars
O Scale Trains Magazine 32 May 2007 pg. 38 Scale: O Category: "M.O.W. Equipment"
This installment of the article describes how the author scratchbuilt the a steam/transition-era rail and tie car. These cars were used to haul ties and rail to the track laying work site. Includes a drawing of the various parts and a parts list.
A Tale of Two Rail & Tie Cars Part Two
O Scale Trains Magazine 33 July 2007 pg. 15 Scale: O Category: "Freight Cars - Flat Cars"
In this installment the author describes how he built the car out of styrene. Includes some drawings and construction photos.
Building a Western Scale Models O Scale Machine Shop & Radial Drill Press
Model Railroading 2005-12 pg. 36 Scale: O Category: "Structures - Engine Servicing"
The author mostly followed the instructions of Western Scale Models' engine shed, but instead made it a machine shop. The detail parts are by the company. The author discusses how he made the belt-driven machines appear to work. Includes detailed photos, parts list, and tools list.
Restoring a Vintage Tank Car
O Scale Trains Magazine 23 November 2005 pg. 64 Scale: O Category: "Freight Cars - Tank Cars"
The author describes how he restored this old tank car.
Scratchbuilding C&NW Narrow Gauge Boxcar No. 10
Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-09 pg. 48 Scale: On3 Category: "Freight Cars - Boxcars"
This article includes many prototype photos, scale drawings, construction photos, and a bill of materials for modeling this car.