Category Description: Descriptions of industrial complexes.
An Industry With Heritage
Railroad Model Craftsman 1980-12 pg. 90 Scale: HO Author: Ed Steinberg
Creating industrial complexes that appear to have been added to over time. This can be done by combining a variety of structure kit types. Article includes examples from the real world, and step-by-step instructions on how the author build such a building.
Modeling California's Sugar Beet Industry
Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-11 pg. 58 Scale: HO Author: John R. Signor
The history and current state of the sugar beet industry is discussed in this article. Also included are scale drawings of a beet dump and loader located along the SP RR in San Ardo, CA. This article also describes the special beet gondolas used to transport the cargo. The article wraps up with information about how to model the structures, the cars, and the beets.
Modeling an Old-time Feed Mill
Model Railroader 2000-04 pg. 70 Scale: HO Author: Robert Smaus
Prototype and model photos of a feed mill. Includes scale drawing and construction photos.
Modeling the Steel Business
Model Railroad Hobbyist 2009 January pg. 25 Scale: HO Author: Ken Larsen
This article describes what makes iron and steel manufacturing a good candidate for modeling, and what it takes to plan a steel mill-based layout. It describes the basics of a steel mill, what types of cars are used, and which materials are needed, processed, and produced,
Modeling the Sugar Beet Industry
Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-10 pg. 56 Scale: Author: Richard Wehr
This article focuses on the American Crystal Sugar plant in Mason City, Iowa. Includes many prototype photos, a sugar beet processing flow chart, overhead photos and maps of the facilities, and many interior views. A tremendous number of references are also provided.
Petroleum Terminals
Model Railroader 2002-08 pg. 64 Scale: (none) Author: Mike Small
Prototype description and photos. Modeling suggestions.
The Hercules Cement Plant
Scale Rails 2005-11 pg. 28 Scale: (none) Author: Rich Newmiller
Photos and full discussion of the Hercules Cement plant in Stockertown, Pennsylvania.
The Pickle Industry and Railroading
Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-12 pg. 82 Scale: Author: David J. Leider
This article covers the history of the pickle industry, how pickles are made, salting stations, pickle cars, and how to model the industry. Includes many prototype photos.
Working the Mill Job
Model Railroader 2000-04 pg. 62 Scale: (none) Author: Paul J. Dolkos
Instead of a bunch of small industries consider one big one.