1994 Was the Year of the Locomotive

Model Railroader 2005-12 pg. 66     Scale: (none)     Author: Cody Grivno

This article covers motive power, passenger and freight trains, and environmentally friendly locomotives of the year 1994.

3-foot Gauge Huckleberry Railroad #11

Narrow Gauge And Short Line Gazette 2008-11/12 pg. 47     Scale:      Author: Edward H. Cass

In 1968-9 Plymouth built 35 Model HSG, 5-ton, torque converter locomotives for the U.S. Army ammunition plant in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This page shows scale drawings and one prototype photo.

A Guide to PRR F-Units and Their Evolutions Part 2 of 2

The Keystone Vol 38 No.1 pg. 3     Scale: (none)     Author: Jack Consoli

This issue comes with two scale drawings of F7 A and B units. The articles discusses F7 and F3 Betterments, Maintenance Modifications, Painting & Lettering, Repainting, Renumbering, Leased Units, and Dispositions. There are lots of detail drawings, close-up photos of items in the text, and accident photos (for seeing details that might otherwise be blocked from view).

A Kitbashed SW1

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-04 pg. 75     Scale: HO     Author: Ron Nemec

Prototype information and how the author modeled it using an IHC SW1 carbody, frame and trucks from an Athearn SW1500, and a Sagami motor.

A Look at SP's GP35's and SD40's

Railroad Model Craftsman 1996-03 pg. 74     Scale: (none)     Author: Dave Lustig & Joe Strapac

Covers the history of these second-generation engines, accompanied by several prototype photos.

A Prototypical Dummy Unit

Model Railroading 2006-01 pg. 23     Scale: HO     Author: Will Mitchell

Modeling a Canadian Pacific MLW RS 18 Control Cab. Includes prototype and modeling photos, and a parts list for super-detailing this unit.

A Thumbnail Switcher

Railroad Model Craftsman 2012-01 pg. 67     Scale: Nn3     Author: Tom Knapp

Using a Toma Model Works kit, the author built a very small four-wheeled Nn3 industrial switcher, which includes a DCC decoder! Includes detailed instruction photos.

A Trio of N Scale Switchers

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-03 pg. 72     Scale: N     Author: Robert Turner

The author describes how he painted and detailed three Life-Like SW9 models. Includes model and prototype photos, and materials lists.

A Whitcomb Industrial Locomotive

Model Railroader 1978-02 pg. 114     Scale:      Author: Jim Kelly

A short article about a 30-ton Whitcomb switcher, which includes prototype photos and scale drawings.

Action Red GP38

Model Railroader 1991-01 pg. 172     Scale: HO     Author: Gerry Gilliland

This article covers modeling a CP Rail GP38. Includes construction details, and a parts list.

Adding Operational Interests: Delivering New Diesels

Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-09 pg. 68     Scale: HO     Author: Keith M. Kohlmann

This article describes how you can model brand new diesel engines being delivered.

Alco DL109 Part 2

Model Railroading 2005-07 pg. 24     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

This installment covers the releases of this engine to the New York, New Haven & Hartford ("NH"). Includes lots of prototype photos.

Alco DL702 (RSD12)

Railroad Model Craftsman 1980-07 pg. 60     Scale: HO     Author: Michael Cartabiano

Alco built 161 of these from 1956 to 1963. The author used a Model Power RS11 as the basis for his model. Article includes interior and exterior photos of the model.

Alco's RS-3

Model Railroader 1978-02 pg. 79     Scale:      Author: Jim Hediger

An in-depth look at the RS-3, includes many prototype photos, and scale drawings.

All About Sharks

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-05 pg. 34     Scale: (none)     Author: Louis A. Marre

Covers the history of the Baldwin Locomotives Works' DR6-4-2000, a.k.a. "Shark" because of its profile. Lots of prototype photos of both A and B units, mostly PRR. Includes an ownership summary.

All I Want for Christmas - A Pair of Athearn Bluebonnets

Model Railroad News 2008-12 pg. 28     Scale:      Author: Mike Acker

The author reviews the Santa Fe F-7A/B engine set that includes DCC and sound.

All Switchers Look Alike

Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-04 pg. 46     Scale: (none)     Author: Jim Boyd

Most EMD switchers showed little changes in over 30 years.

An EMD SD30?

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-09 pg. 29     Scale: (none)     Author: Jerry Moyers

EMD produced matching SD units to their GP units, but they never did an SD30 (nor a SD20). The scale drawing shows what an SD30 might have looked like.

An HO Baldwin Quartet

Model Railroader 1984-04 pg. 74     Scale: HO     Author: William Hitchner

This article covers how the author built four Baldwin switchers, two DS 4-4-10, a VO 1000, and a DS 4-4-6. Scale drawings and detailed construction photos are included.

Athearn's SD40-2: A Kitbasher's Gold Mine

Model Railroader 1985-10 pg. 108     Scale: HO     Author: Tom Busack

The article covers how to convert the Athearn SD40-2 model into a SD38-2, a GP40X, a SD45-2, and a GP50. Includes model photos and cutting diagrams for each of those models.

Atlas GE Dash 8-40 CW Diesel: Modern-era Power

Model Railroad News 2010-02 pg. 24     Scale: N     Author: (none)

BN's Big Brutte: the C30-7

Model Railroader 1990-01 pg. 130     Scale: HO     Author: David A. Bontrager

The article includes prototype photos and many modeling details to build a replica of this locomotive with a Rail Power Products' body shell.

BNSF C44-9W

Model Railroader 2000-01 pg. 118     Scale: HO     Author: Pelle Soeborg

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) EMD GP40

Model Railroading 2005-12 pg. 52     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Super-detailing this locomotive in both HO and N-scale. Includes prototype photos and parts lists,

Before and After... Modeling a Pair of High-nose GP30s

Model Railroading 2000-11/12 pg. 55     Scale: HO     Author: Andy Lester

The author describes how he built a Norfolk Southern and a Southern GP30 using Like-Like Proto 2000 GP30 engines as their base. Includes prototype and modeling photos, as well as a parts lists for building these.

Build a High Nose GP20

N Scale Railroading 2006-07/08 pg. 46     Scale: N     Author: Mike Pagano

The article describes building this model starting with the Life-Like GP20 (a low-nose version). Includes model and prototype photos, a materials list, and the historical roster of this locomotive type for the BN and WP.

Build a Southern Pacific SW1500 in HO Scale

Model Railroader 1991-01 pg. 122     Scale: HO     Author: Bob Fingerle

In addition to the brief history of the engine modeled, the article describes how the author used a Athearn SW7 and an SW1500 body cast to build this model. Includes several diagrams, close-up photos, and prototype photos.

Build an N Scale Chesapeake & Ohio Alco RSD-5

Model Railroader 1996-10 pg. 148     Scale: N     Author: Bernard Kempinski

The author used an Atlas RSD-12 frame and a RS-3 shell to model this engine. Includes a parts list and a prototype photo.

Build an Upgraded SD40-2

Model Railroader 2005-01 pg. 84     Scale: HO     Author: Erik Bergstrom

The author modified and custom-painted this engine for the Kalmbach employee club layout. Topics includes cab details, body preparations, spray painting, applying lettering, pilot details, assembly, and weathering with powdered pastels. Includes a parts list.

Building a Branchline Road Switcher

Model Railroader 2004-09 pg. 82     Scale: HO     Author: Andrew Castle

Kitbash the EMD SDL39. Includes how to kitbash from parts of other locomotives and a side bar on the prototype SDL39.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Switchers Part 1

Model Railroading 2000-11/12 pg. 35     Scale:      Author: Rich Picariello

After a brief introduction about the prototype SW12 engines, the author describes how to model these in HO- and N-scale. Includes parts lists for superdetailing the models.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe GMLG SD70MAC

Model Railroading 2003-04 pg. 51     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Prototype photos and parts list for HO- and N-scale models.

CP Rail EMD SD40-2

Model Railroading 2002-09 pg. 50     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Prototype photos.

CSX Legacy: Rare Ancestor GP40s

N-Scale 2006-05/06 pg. 35     Scale: N     Author: Ron Bearden

The author created six different models from the Atlas GP40 to add "color" to his CSX standard roster. Includes photos and descriptions of each.

CSX MP15DC No. 1143

N Scale Railroading 2006-09/10 pg. 50     Scale: N     Author: Chris Broughton

This one-page article describes the history of the prototype unit and how the author created his model.

CV = Color Variety

Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-08 pg. 98     Scale: (none)     Author: Jim Boyd

Various prototype photos of the Central Valley locomotives and their various color schemes. Includes a track diagram of the Central Vermont and Grand Trunk.

Changing 3-Axle Sideframes

N-Scale 2005-07/08 pg. 52     Scale: N     Author: Ron Bearden

Converting a 3-axle EMD sideframe to a GE sideframe, as part of placing a Bachmann Spectrum CW40-8 shell on a Kato SD40-2 mechanism.

Chessie System SD40-2

Model Railroader 1988-02 pg. 143     Scale: HO     Author: Andy Sperandeo

Installing details and painting this Athearn model. Includes prototype and model photos as well as a detailing parts list.

Chicago & North Western RSD5

Model Railroading 2002-06 pg. 24     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Chicago & Northwestern EMD GP15-1

Model Railroading 2005-07 pg. 50     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Prototype information and photos, and how to model these units in HO and N scale.

Classic EMD Diesels on the Boston & Maine: EMD's BL2

Railroad Model Craftsman 2004-10 pg. 81     Scale: HO     Author: Don James

Prototype and modeling photos. Includes installation of Sountraxx decoder and speaker.

Classic EMD Diesels on the Boston & Maine: EMD's FT

Railroad Model Craftsman 2004-10 pg. 76     Scale: HO     Author: Robert E. Bennett

Prototype and modeling photos.

Classification Lights

N-Scale 2005-10/11 pg. 53     Scale: N     Author: Jeff Abbott

The author installs marking lights on an Intermountain SD40T-2 Snoot. Includes materials list, decoder settings, and close-up photos of the installation.

Closing the Gap: Modifying Coupler Mounts

1:64 Modeling Guide 2009 Fall pg. 12     Scale: S     Author: Robert Nicholson

The author shows how to modify the mounting plate for an FP-7 to allow for closing coupling. Also shown are how to make similar adjustments to passenger cars. Automatic uncoupling is still possible after the adjustments.

Conrail (CR) EMD SW1500

Model Railroading 2002-11 pg. 45     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Prototype photos. Details materials list.

Conrail EMD GP35

Model Railroading 2006-02 pg. 46     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Prototype photos and detailing parts list for HO and N-scale models.

Conrail's ex-Leigh Valley U23Bs

Model Railroader 2003-03 pg. 90     Scale: HO     Author: Dennis Lippert

After a brief history lesson, the author describes how he built these models using an Atlas model as a start. Includes one prototype photo.

Converting a Bachmann On30 Rail Bus & Trailer to On3

Narrow Gauge And Short Line Gazette 2008-09/10 pg. 75     Scale: On3     Author: Bob Brown

The author describes how he did the conversion.

Dash 8 in Conrail Blue

Model Railroader 1990-02 pg. 148     Scale: HO     Author: Andy Sperandeo

Information about how to build and paint a Rail Power Products GE C32-8. Includes model and prototype photos.

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) SD40T-2

Model Railroading 2005-02 pg. 48     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Prototype photos and descriptions and parts list for detailing an HO-scale model by Athearn and an N-scale model by InterMountain.

Detail N Scale Santa Fe PAs

Model Railroader 2005-02 pg. 82     Scale: N     Author: Bill Pearce

Covers removing molded-on grab irons, installing stirrup steps, adding m.u. receptacles and hoses, installing grab irons, painting, and weathering the Kato PA-1 and PB-1 units. Includes a parts list.

Detailing Reading's GP40-2

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-03 pg. 70     Scale: HO     Author: Jim Hertzog

The author modeled this engine using the Athearn GP40-2. The article includes prototype and model photos, and a parts list.

Detailing Santa Fe's Famous FT Locomotives

N Scale Railroading 2004-09/10 pg. 22     Scale: N     Author: Verne Niner

Modifying and detailing Intermountain's FT's. Installing drawbars, improving wiring, improving grills, installing visors, windshield wipers, crew, and classification flags.

Detailing a Model for an Operating Layout

Railroad Model Craftsman 2012-01 pg. 81     Scale: HO     Author: Scott Lupia

The author provides tips on how to super-detail your locomotives, but yet still allow for longevity when those engines are used during operating sessions.

Detailing a Putt Trains Diesel Switcher

NASG Dispatch 2010-02 pg. 16     Scale: S     Author: Edwin C Kirstatter

The author describes his building this small, unpowered industrial switcher. It would be great in a train or as a scenic element.

Detailing a Reading C-424

Model Railroader 1997-07 pg. 88     Scale: HO     Author: Alan Mende

The article discusses detailing an Atlas Alco C-424. Includes model close-up photos and detail drawings. Also included is one prototype photo taken in 1963.

Detailing an Algoma Central Railway GP7

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-05 pg. 72     Scale: HO     Author: David Mehew

Using an Athearn GP9, the author superdetailed and painted this model for a friend. Includes prototype and model photos.

Detailing an NYS&W RS-1

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-04 pg. 52     Scale: HO     Author: Scott Lupia

The author describes how he detailed an Atlas model to represent the engine on the Susquehanna. He models summer time so the roof hatches and engine compartment doors are modeled open. The engine is heavily weathered. Includes 1950's prototype photos, and model photos, including construction. A parts list is also included.

Detailing an RS-2 and RS-3 for the Boston & Maine

Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-10 pg. 52     Scale: HO     Author: Mark Sharp

Model and prototype photos.

Detailing an SCL B23-7

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-08 pg. 78     Scale:      Author: Paul Faulk

The Dash 7 series of locomotives were introduced in 1977 by EMD. The author describes how he built this model from Athearn parts and a Bachmann shell. Includes prototype and model photos, and a parts list.

Detailing an SD50

Model Railroader 2002-11 pg. 66     Scale: N     Author: Bernard Kempinski

Turn a good-looking Atlas model into a real stand-out on your roster. Includes grab-iron construction photos.

Diesel Air and Electrical M.U. Connections

Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11 pg. 120     Scale: (none)     Author: Paul Schmidt

Multiple-unit electrical cables and hoses, brake lines. Includes prototype photo of an F3.

Diesel Detailing Without Repainting: Upgrading an Athearn GP38-2

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-11 pg. 90     Scale: HO     Author: Michael A. Stasinski

The article describes how the author super-detailed the model using prototype photos as references. Model and prototype photos are included, as well as a parts list.

Diesel Dirt

N-Scale 2003-03/04 pg. 42     Scale: N     Author: Ted Wyskida

Weathering diesel locomotives using fingerprint powder.

Don Phillips' Large Scale Diesels

Model Railroader 1989-02 pg. 122     Scale: Large Scale     Author: Thomas J. Swenson

A small business, Backyard Rails, builds large-scale locomotives. Photos of their operation and their workmanship are shown in the article.

EMD 2300-hp SD39 - 1968-70

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-11 pg. 36     Scale: (none)     Author: Julian Cavalier

Prototype photos and a scale drawing accompany this brief article about this locomotive.

EMD GP35 Phase 2

N-Scale 2003-01/02 pg. 39     Scale: N     Author: Ron Bearden

Starting with an Atlas GP35 Phase 1, the author built a GP35 Phase 2. Shows model photos, modification diagrams, and close-up detail photos.

EMD Geep Model Roundup

Model Railroader 2002-12 pg. 66     Scale: (none)     Author: Jim Hediger

50 years of EMD model GP's, all scales.

EMD SD28

N-Scale 2005-10/11 pg. 32     Scale: N     Author: Ron Bearden

The author converted an Atlas SD35 and replaced the shell with one from an Atlas GP38. Includes a prototype photo of this rare locomotive.

EMD SDL 39 Locomotive

N Scale Railroading 2006-09/10 pg. 32     Scale: (none)     Author: Bill Edgar

This is a two-page scale drawing of the locomotive from all sides.

EMD's GP9

Model Railroader 2002-12 pg. 74     Scale: (none)     Author: Jeff Wilson

Prototype photos, scale drawings.

EMD's Modern Switchers Part 1

Railroad Model Craftsman 1996-05 pg. 58     Scale: (none)     Author: David Frost & Jerry Moyers

This first installment covers the SW1000 and SW1001. These were produced in 1966 by EMD and had 1,000hp engines. The SW1000 was used for general yard duty, and the SW1001 was used in dedicated industries. The article contains prototypes photos of many railroads, and scale drawings of both models.

EMD's Modern Switchers Pt II

Railroad Model Craftsman 1996-06 pg. 74     Scale: (none)     Author: David Frost

This installment covers the SW1500. Contains many prototype photos, production roster, and scale drawings.

Eagle E7 in HO

Model Railroader 1985-12 pg. 155     Scale: HO     Author: Jim Wilhite

Using a Cary cast white-metal body on a Model Power E7, this article describes how accurately model a Missouri Pacific E7.

Easy Ditch Lights

N-Scale 2003-05/06 pg. 50     Scale: N     Author: Jim Reising

Installing ditch lights in an Atlas Dash 8.

Electro-Motive 2000-HP E7-B - 1945-49

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-03 pg. 43     Scale: (none)     Author: George Trager

Prototype photos (NYC and SP) and scale drawings of the E7 "B" unit are shown on this page.

Electro-Motive Leasing (EML) Locomotives Part 3

Model Railroading 2001-09 pg. 56     Scale: multi     Author: Rich Picariello

This installment describes how to super-detail an Athearn or Life-Like HO-scale model and a Kato or Life-Like N-scale model of the GP38-2 engine.

FT's Across America: A Golden State Introduction

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-08 pg. 48     Scale: HO     Author: William C. Schaumburg

This article shows models of the EMD FT demonstrator as they appeared in 1939.

First of the Fifty Series: The GP50

Model Railroader 1983-01 pg. 91     Scale: (none)     Author: Andy Sperandeo

Includes photos of Chicago & Northwestern, Burlington Northern, Frisco, Conrail, Missouri Pacific, Southern, and Santa Fe prototypes. Also include are scale drawings of the locomotive.

GP40: The First 645 Geep Part 4

Model Railroading 2000-11/12 pg. 30     Scale:      Author: George Melvin

Describes and shows prototype photos of the GO Transit and the New Jersey Transit commuter service providers.

GP40: The First 645 Geep Part 5

Model Railroading 2000-12 pg. 20     Scale:      Author: George Melvin

This installment covers the Rock Island engines. Includes lots of prototype photos.

GP40: The First 645 Geep Part 12

Model Railroading 2001-09 pg. 20     Scale:      Author: George Melvin

The article mostly covers the NYC GP20, GP35, and GP40 engines, however, most of the photos are of the Penn Central GP40s.

GP40: The First 645 Geep Part 21

Model Railroading 2002-06 pg. 20     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

GP40: The First 645 Geep Part 22

Model Railroading 2002-07 pg. 21     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

GP40: The First 645 Geep Part 23

Model Railroading 2002-08 pg. 22     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

Western Pacific

GP40: The First 645 Geep Part 24

Model Railroading 2002-09 pg. 21     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

Prototype photos.

Geep Kits

Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-03 pg. 50     Scale: (none)     Author: Jim Boyd

Photos of partially dismantled GP7 and GP9 locomotives.

General Electric's Dash 8-40B

Railroad Model Craftsman 1994-01 pg. 71     Scale:      Author: Eric Neubauer, Ken Goslett

This article describes these 4,000hp fast freight service engines. It includes prototype photos of these engines for several railroads, scale drawings for all sides, and roster of B39-8E and Dash 8-40B.

General Electric's New AC6000CW

Model Railroader 1996-09 pg. 78     Scale:      Author: George Sebastian-Coleman

Describes the locomotive and how it differs from the AC4400. Includes many prototype photos and scale drawings. Also includes a brief paragraph on how to model these in HO.

Grab Iron 101

N-Scale 2005-10/11 pg. 42     Scale: N     Author: Craig Martyn

Using his company's machine bent grab irons, the author shows how he installs them on a locomotive.

Great Northern U-boat

Model Railroader 1990-01 pg. 175     Scale: HO     Author: Andy Sperandeo

Painting the Stewart Hobbies' U25B.

Great Northern's NW5

N-Scale 2002-10/11 pg. 46     Scale: N     Author: Tim Diez

A kitbashing an Atlas RS1, modifying the mechanism, the body, and painting.

How Many Locomotives in a Train?

Model Railroader 2002-09 pg. 112     Scale: (none)     Author: Paul Schmidt

What parameters are used in the real world to determine the number of required locomotives.

How To Weather a Diesel Locomotive

Model Railroader 2010-04 pg. 34     Scale:      Author: Cody Grivno

The article describes how to weather the wheels, the truck sideframes, the fuel tank, the pilot, walkways, couplers, fans, radiators, hood, cab sides, ends, and the roof. All mainly done with an airbrush.

Illinois Central New Black Scheme

Model Railroader 1992-05 pg. 122     Scale: (none)     Author: Mike Lord

Painting a GP38-2 to match the IC's black scheme. Includes information about super-detailing the model before painting. Includes prototype photo of road number 9567.

Improving Electrical Performance

N-Scale 2000-09/10 pg. 62     Scale: N     Author: Ken Harstine

Improving the electrical contacts on Con-Cor SW1500 and Kato SD45.

Improving Genesis Cab Interiors

Model Railroader 2002-10 pg. 86     Scale: HO     Author: Robert Smaus

Changing the interiors.

Improving Life-Like's FM Erie-Built Passenger Diesel

N Scale Railroading 2002-11/12 pg. 24     Scale: N     Author: Verne Niner

Modifying various body parts.

Installing Sound in a GP7

Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-03 pg. 76     Scale: HO     Author: Chuck Cover

The author shows how he installed a QSI Revolution A sound decoder in an older Atlas GP7. Includes modification and installation photos.

It's In the Details

Model Railroader 2003-11 pg. 56     Scale: HO     Author: Jeff Wilson

Basic information about how to further detail a diesel locomotive. Describes what level of detailing can be done and shows specific examples for HO-scale Kato GP35 and Athearn F-unit.

Kansas City Southern General Electric AC4400CW

Model Railroading 2005-11 pg. 46     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Prototype photos, parts list for super-detailing HO and N-scale models made by Athearn and Kato, and a historical description of this 4,400-hp locomotive.

Kato SP's

Railroad Model Craftsman 1996-03 pg. 71     Scale: HO     Author: Rick Gher

The author describes how he super-detailed an SP SD40, an SP GP35, and a Cotton Belt GP35. Includes model photos of the finished models and parts lists.

Kato's HO Dash 9-44CW - A Guaranteed Hit

Model Railroad News 2008-12 pg. 60     Scale: HO     Author: John Sipple

The article covers the prototype, and, of course, the Kato model.

Kitbash a CP SD40-2F

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-12 pg. 96     Scale: HO     Author: Patrick Lawson

This article describes how to build a model of the Canadian Pacific's unusual "Red Barns". It includes prototype and model photos, as well as a parts list. The author used a Rail Power Product's SD60 as the base for this model.

Kitbash a GP50

Model Railroader 1983-01 pg. 86     Scale: HO     Author: Tom Busack

The author describes how he made his Chicago & North Western GP50 no. 5050 from an Athearn GP35 by stretching its frame. Many detail drawings and photos are included.

Kitbashed Tunnel Motor

Railroad Model Craftsman 1973-09 pg. 44     Scale: HO     Author: David Callahan

The author took several kits and shells to build this Danville, Tidewater & Carolina SD45T-2 "tunnel motor" engine. Includes model photos.

Kitbashing EMD's GP39-2

Model Railroader 1984-12 pg. 80     Scale: HO     Author: Dean Foster

Cover photo of a fantastic snow setting for this locomotive. Article includes prototype photos of Delaware & Hudson # 7415, #7604, and #7615. Many close-up photos of how to detail this model. The author started with Athearn GP-35s.

Kitbashing a BNSF F45B

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-04 pg. 84     Scale: HO     Author: Karl Erk

The articles describes how the author build an A-B-A set of BNSF's F45 in the latest paint scheme (freelanced). Includes model photos, parts list, and cutting guide for the chassis modifications necessary.

Kitbashing a Diesel Critter

Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-03 pg. 66     Scale: HOn30     Author: Philip Gliebe

Using an HO-scale car load kit, the author built an HOn30 critter using a Life-Like N-scale 0-6-0 mechanism.

Kitbashing a Guillford GP40-2W

Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-09 pg. 63     Scale: HO     Author: Richard Johannes

The author uses two Athearn GP40-2 to build these models to represents models that used to be part of the Canadian National railroad. Includes construction photos and a materials list.

Kitbashing a Kato FP7

N Scale Railroading 2006-03/04 pg. 42     Scale: N     Author: Bill Denton

The author shows how he cut a Kato F7 to add the prototypical extra 4 feet of body length to build a FP7 (passenger service engine). There are lots of step-by-step photos.

Kitbashing a LIRR SW1001

Railroad Model Craftsman 1996-05 pg. 54     Scale: HO     Author: Frank Cicero

Has prototype and model photos. The author started with two Athearn SW1000 to create two models that were coupled nose-to-nose, as per the prototype. Parts list is included.

Kitbashing a Santa Fe CF7 in HO Scale

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-04 pg. 80     Scale: HO     Author: Denis Doucet

The author modeled this unique engine using the RPP shell and an Athearn F7 drive. Includes a prototype and several model photos.

Kitbashing an Erie-Lackwanna GE U36C

Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-03 pg. 53     Scale: N     Author: Scott Lupia

The author describes how he modeled this engine from a Kato C30-7. Includes a prototype photo, and several construction photos, as well as a parts list.

Life-Like GP18 Upgrade

N-Scale 2003-01/02 pg. 46     Scale: N     Author: Keith Lyons

Putting a GP18 shell on a GP20 mechanism. Shows frame and shell modification needed to complete this project.

Louisville & Nashville (L&N) EMD FP7

Model Railroading 2002-10 pg. 41     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Prototype photos. Model details list.

Main Central HO Scale GP38

Model Railroader 1997-07 pg. 122     Scale: HO     Author: Robert Bennett

Prototype and model photos of the GP38 made from an Athearn GP38-2 by back-dating the model. A complete detailing parts list is provided.

Maine Central U25Bs in N Scale

Model Railroader 1996-09 pg. 128     Scale: N     Author: Marty McGuirk

Using an Atlas U25B as a starting model, the author describes the modifications and painting he did to model two of these engines. Includes model and prototype photos.

Meet the Green Goat

Model Railroader 2006-01 pg. 68     Scale: (none)     Author: David Lustig

RailPower Technologies' Green Goat is a 2,000-hp switcher engine that uses 320 batteries and a small 100hp engine to do its work. Includes many photos and a scale drawing.

Model Review - Walthers/Proto 2000 PRR FS-10 in HO-scale

The Keystone Modeler 62 September 2008 pg. 14     Scale: HO     Author: Jack Consoli

The article reviews the Fairbanks-Morse H10-44 switcher and includes prototype photos, scale drawings, unit numbers and their information.

Modeler's Guide to Passenger Diesels

Model Railroader 2005-11 pg. 70     Scale: (none)     Author: Tony Koester

This article covers all the diesel locomotives used to pull passenger trains. In each section the available HO and N scale models are listed. It covers Alco's DL-109 and PA's, EMD's E-series, F-series, and Fairbanks-Morse's Erie-builts, Trainmasters, H-15-44, and General Electric's U-boats and Dash 8's. A handy diagram showing the time-line of when which model was active is included.

Modelers' Guide to EMD's F7

Model Railroader 2000-04 pg. 84     Scale: (none)     Author: Jeff Wilson

Prototype photos, drawings

Modeling ATSF SD45B Units

Railroad Model Craftsman 1996-02 pg. 56     Scale: HO     Author: Al Warren

The author describes how he started off with a Rail Power SD45 shell and an Athearn frame, along with many other parts to build this model.

Modeling C&NW and CSX SD60's

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-01 pg. 98     Scale: HO     Author: William Baker

Includes parts list, model and prototype photos for superdetailing models for this modern prototype.

Modeling CNJ F3's

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-10 pg. 58     Scale: HO     Author: Alan Mende

The Central Railroad of New Jersey bought their first F3 A-B-A sets in 1947. The author describes how he modeled these using Stewart engines. He covers how to strip the model off paint, how to super-detail it, and how to paint and letter it. Includes model and several prototype photos.

Modeling DT & I's Distinctive GP9's

Model Railroader 2003-05 pg. 82     Scale: HO     Author: Jim Hediger

Adding cab details, painting, decal lettering, and weathering. Prototype and model photos.

Modeling L&HR's RS3's

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-06 pg. 56     Scale: HO     Author: Jim Hertzog

This article describes the history of the Lehigh & Hudson River Railway's RS3s and how to model them using an Atlas engine. Includes prototype and model photos, and a parts list.

Modeling Leased SD90MAC's on Vermont's Green Mountain Rwy.

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-08 pg. 54     Scale: HO     Author: Rob Davis

Article includes prototype and model photos. After discussing the prototype, the article describes how to model this locomotive using Kato's SD80MAC and SD90/43MAC.

Modeling Lehigh Valley F-units

Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11 pg. 92     Scale: (none)     Author: Bob Kessler

Prototype and model photos. Includes paint scheme and chronology from 1948 through 1972.

Modeling Louisville & Nashville Phase 2 GP30's

Model Railroading 2002-11 pg. 22     Scale: HO     Author: Stuart Thayer

Prototype and model photos. Includes a materials list.

Modeling Maine Central's Phase 3 RS3

Model Railroading 2002-08 pg. 40     Scale: HO     Author: Mark Sharp

Model and prototype photos. Many detail installation and construction photos.

Modeling Milwaukee Road's SDL39 Locomotive

N Scale Railroading 2006-09/10 pg. 34     Scale: N     Author: Bill Denton

Using a now no longer available shell, the author created this model using the Atlas RSD4/5 mechanism. The article also includes prototype photos and scale drawings.

Modeling Southern Pacific's GP38-2

Model Railroader 1989-02 pg. 102     Scale: HO     Author: Rick Selby

The author started with an Athearn GP38-2 model and super-detailed it. Includes detailing diagram and model photos.

Modeling Two Distinct Central Vermont GP9's

Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-08 pg. 90     Scale: HO     Author: Don Janes

Super-detailing and installing DCC and sound in two GP9's. Article shows many close-up photos, as well as a diagram for a brake cylinder pipe bending jig.

Modeling Two Versions of Burlington Northern SD60Ms

Model Railroader 2000-03 pg. 72     Scale: HO     Author: Erik Bergstrom

Model and prototype photos.

Modeling a B&M Alco S-2 Switcher

Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-12 pg. 85     Scale: HO     Author: Ed Freeman

Covers the S-2 switcher in general and the Boston & Maine in specific. The author used an undecorated Atlas/Roco S-2 to build his model. Several prototype and model photos are included.

Modeling a C&NW GP35 Slug Set Part 1

Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-03 pg. 57     Scale: HO     Author: Dennis Eggert

The author used a pair of Kato GP35 locomotives as the base units and a Kato F3 for various parts. The article includes lots of close-up construction photos, several prototype photos, and a materials list.

Modeling a C&NW Slug Set Part II

Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-04 pg. 77     Scale:      Author: Dennis Eggert

This installment describes how the author built the slug. What is especially interesting is how he made the roof of the model. Includes scale drawings, construction photos, DCC installation, detailing, and painting.

Modeling a CP Rail RS-23

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-12 pg. 75     Scale: HO     Author: Pierre Dion

The author used resin kits to build the models. Includes prototype and model photos, close-up detail construction photos, and a parts list.

Modeling a Chicago, Burlington & Quincy GP30

Model Railroading 2003-04 pg. 22     Scale: HO     Author: Jim Six

Prototype and model photos.

Modeling a Conrail SD38

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-09 pg. 48     Scale: HO     Author: Mark Sharp

Article include several prototype photos of these diesels that were inherited from Penn Central. The majority of the article is following the author along with how he build one of these model pretty much from the ground up. Lots of detailed model photos, and a parts list.

Modeling a Conrail SW1500

Railroad Model Craftsman 1996-06 pg. 72     Scale: HO     Author: Denis Doucet

Conrail has 116 of these engines. Starting with an Athearn model the author describes how he built a model of this engine.

Modeling a GATX Leasing MP15 in HO Scale

Model Railroader 1992-05 pg. 76     Scale: HO     Author: Allan N. Houghton

Companies lease equipment to see if it is useful to them, without actually having to buy it. GATX (General American Transportation Corp) leases equipment to railroads. The author used a Con-Cor HO-scale Conrail MP15 to create a model of the MP15 leased by St. Lawrence & Atlantic RR in 1991. A bill of materials and several detail diagrams are included.

Modeling a Lehigh Valley GP9 and GP18

Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-01 pg. 62     Scale: HO     Author: Robert Kessler

Using a Front Range phase III GP9 and a Proto 2000 GP18, the author describes the changes he made to accurately model these two engines. Prototype and model photos are included, as well as a parts list and a listing of the LV's paint schemes.

Modeling a PRR Alco RS-3

Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-02 pg. 47     Scale: HO     Author: Dave Messer

The author describes how he built this model from a Stewart Hobbies kit, including assembly and painting. There are many construction photos.

Modeling a Phase II RS-3

Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-12 pg. 68     Scale: HO     Author: Dennis Eggert

The author built this model using an Atlas RS-3 chassis and an undecorated Bowser/Stewart Phase IIa RS-3 shell. Includes prototype, model, and construction photos, as well as a parts list for this superdetailed model.

Modeling a Southern Pacific SD50

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-07 pg. 72     Scale: HO     Author: Paul Maciulewicz

Prototype and model photos. Detail photos of the various enhancements made to the Life-Like 2K SD60 model.

Modeling a UP C30-7

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-07 pg. 54     Scale: HO     Author: John Morley

The author took a Rail Power Products shell and an Athearn underframe, and built this model. Includes a parts list, and several prototype and model photos.

Modeling a Union Pacific "Flared" SD70M

Model Railroading 2001-09 pg. 34     Scale: HO     Author: Steven J. Orth

Using an Athearn model, the author describes how he built this specific model. Includes model and prototype photos, including close-up construction photos, as well as a parts list.

Modeling a Union Pacific Tunnel Motor

Model Railroader 1999-12 pg. 82     Scale: HO     Author: Pelle Soeborg

Using an Athearn model, the author created a modern version of an SD40T-2. Includes parts identification diagrams, lots of detail diagrams, and a full parts list.

Modeling an F2A and B Set for the Atlantic Coast Line

Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-12 pg. 104     Scale: HO     Author: Mark Sharp

Prototype photos as well as model photos are included in this article about the EMD locomotives. There are also construction/detailing and paint masking photos of the models.

Modeling an LIRR MP15AC

Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-06 pg. 48     Scale: HO     Author: Ray Muntz

After a brief history of the LIRR, the author describes how he used an Athearn MP15AC to model this engine. Includes prototype and model photos, as well as a parts list.

Modeling an SD60

Model Railroader 1988-03 pg. 74     Scale: HO     Author: Tom Busack

Using an Athearn GP50 to build this model. Includes prototype photos, unit roster, modification diagrams and photos, and parts list.

Modeling an SP B39-8 and a Cotton Belt Dash 8-40B

Railroad Model Craftsman 1994-01 pg. 87     Scale: HO     Author: Carter Osborne

After a brief history, the author describes how he used unpowered Rail Power Products Dash 8-40B for the shell and an Athearn GP50 for the drive mechanism to model both of these engines. Includes model and prototype photos, and a parts list.

Modeling the Milwaukee Road's SD10

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-09 pg. 70     Scale: HO     Author: Art Danz

The author used an Athearn SD9 model to create a copy of this engine. Includes the prototype's history, roster, photos, as well as model photos and parts list.

Modeling the Rutland's 70-tonner in HO Scale

Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-11 pg. 46     Scale: HO     Author: Don James

The author used a Bachmann GE 70-tonner for this project. The article covers detailing and painting the engine, and installing DCC and sound. One prototype photo and a parts list are also included.

Modifying the Con-Cor SW1500

Model Railroader 1989-07 pg. 84     Scale: N     Author: Brian Morgan

How to improve the appearance and the running characteristics of this engine. Includes body shell modifications, end platforms, side handrail stanchions, and painting.

Montreal Locomotive Works M420

Model Railroader 1997-07 pg. 78     Scale: (none)     Author: Mark Watson

Includes prototype photos and HO-scale drawings of this 2,000 hp diesel locomotive built in 1969.

Mopac's Blue Meanies

N Scale Railroading 2006-03/04 pg. 49     Scale: N     Author: Paul Cassar

A photo article of the author's roster of 1970's and 1980's Missouri Pacific locomotives.

My Favorite Diesel

Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-10 pg. 46     Scale: (none)     Author: Jim Boyd

The author talks about why the EMD E6 is his favorite locomotive. Includes several prototype photos.

N Scale FP45-to-F45 Conversion

Railroad Model Craftsman 1973-09 pg. 30     Scale: N     Author: Gerry Doeksen

The author took a AHM FP45 model, shortened the model, added and removed details, and converted it into the first F45 BN unit acquired after the merger with the GN. Includes model and prototype photos, scale drawings, and some construction details.

N Scale U30CGs

Model Railroader 1987-10 pg. 127     Scale: N     Author: Andy Sperandeo

Includes prototype and model photos, and covers repainting the Minitrix models.

New Haven's EMD FL9's

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-10 pg. 43     Scale: (none)     Author: J.C. Smith, Jr.

Although similar to a FP unit, these engines were unique in that they were able to run off of diesel or electric. The electric third rail of the Grand Central Terminal (where steam and diesel exhaust could not be used) required this odd arrangement. Prototype photos and scale drawings accompany this article.

New Splash of Color for CSX Locomotives

Model Railroader 1990-12 pg. 190     Scale: HO     Author: Andy Sperandeo

Building and painting a B36-7. Includes prototype and model photos, and a parts list for super-detailing the model.

Northern Pacific RS-3 no. 852

Model Railroader 1989-02 pg. 88     Scale: HO     Author: Jim Morin

The author converts an undecorated Atlas RS-3 into a model of this locomotive. Article includes prototype photos and model details.

Oahu Railway & Land Company 3-foot Gauge Plymouth Diesel #45

Narrow Gauge And Short Line Gazette 2008-09/10 pg. 53     Scale:      Author: Edward H. Cass

Prototype photo and scale drawings with a brief description of this engine found on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu in 1947.

PRR GP35 #2289

The Keystone Vol 38 No.3 pg. 32     Scale: (none)     Author: (none)

Center spread has a modern-day photo of this locomotive.

Paint Shop: Seattle & North Coast EMD Switcher

Model Railroader 1983-01 pg. 138     Scale: HO     Author: Jim Hediger

Information about painting this model

Painting and Detailing a Southern Pacific SW1500

Railroad Model Craftsman 1996-06 pg. 80     Scale: HO     Author: Robert Smaus

Taking an Athearn model, and adding some details, produced a model of this engine. Parts list included as well as some model photos.

Pennsylvania EMD SD45

Model Railroading 2002-08 pg. 50     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Prototype photos.

Pine Tree Route RS-2

Model Railroader 1990-03 pg. 148     Scale: O     Author: Andy Sperandeo

Modeling and painting this Alco Main Central model in O-scale.

Pocket Switcher

N-Scale 2006-07/08 pg. 60     Scale: N     Author: Ron Bearden

Modifying the typical Japanese-looking electric engine into an Americanized diesel switcher. Includes installing a decoder. They are part of the Kato Pocket line.

Power to the "B" Unit

N-Scale 2000-09/10 pg. 50     Scale: N     Author: Terry Pitts

Installing power into a Life-Like E6/7/8 B unit. The article includes preparations for making the model ready for a DCC decoder, but it is also useful to those who don't use DCC.

Preparing a Brass Diesel for Painting and Operation

Model Railroader 1984-04 pg. 104     Scale: HO     Author: Andy Sperandeo

This article describes how the author painted an HO-scale Hallmark Santa Fe GP50. Before painting the author stresses making sure the model is a good runner by discussing couplers, tracking and traction, electrical pickup, and thinking about super-detailing. The "Paint Shop" column on page 114 of this issue shows the final result and includes painting instructions.

Quarry Critter

Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-10 pg. 66     Scale: HO     Author: Montford Switzer

Using a Funaro & Camerlengo Plymouth switcher, the author built a static model of a quarry critter.

RMC/Dremel Kit-bashing Award

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-03 pg. 48     Scale: HO     Author: Robert Pizio

This model is of a retired NYC Alco FA. Part of the body has been removed and the interior engine compartment is visible on this partially demolished model.

RMC/Dremel Kitbashing Award

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-04 pg. 42     Scale: HO     Author: Eric Brooman

The author created an SD9 from two Athearn GP0 shells.

Red, White, and Blue - A Salute to EMD's SD40-2

Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-09 pg. 50     Scale: HO     Author: Frank Cicero

Modeling SD40-2 in red CP Rail and blue Conrail.

Renumbering Kato HO Locomotives

Model Railroader 2005-11 pg. 32     Scale: HO     Author: Jim Hediger

Renumbering a Kato Amtrak F40PH using Microscale's decal set.

Repowering a B23-7 for the Emporia Sub

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-02 pg. 84     Scale: HO     Author: Stephen M. Priest

The author describes how he repowered E&P B23-7 engines with Atlas drive mechanisms.

Rio Grande EMD GP9

Model Railroading 2002-07 pg. 51     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Rio Grande Krauss-Maffeis in N Scale

N Scale Railroading 2003-11/12 pg. 30     Scale: N     Author: Mike Danneman

In the late 1950's the Rio Grande purchased diesel-hydraulic locomotives from West Germany. The author created a model and then had molds made for the body. The mechanism was a Kato SD45.

Rock Island Locomotive Sampler

N Scale Railroading 2005-03/04 pg. 52     Scale: N     Author: Flash Blackman

Photos of Raul Ameca's Rock Island locomotive collection as photographed on the Belmont Shore Club layout.

S-1 ALCO's First Standard Switcher Part 7

Model Railroading 2003-04 pg. 48     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

Prototype photos of the Des Moines Union Railway company, Detroit & Mackinac Railway, El Dorado & Western Railway S-1 diesel locomotives.

S-1 Alco's First Standard Switcher Part 1

Model Railroading 2002-10 pg. 48     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

Prototype photos of many one-of-a kind diesel locomotives.

S-1 Alco's First Standard Switcher Part 2

Model Railroading 2002-11 pg. 48     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

Photos and information about S-1's owned by Alameda Belt Line (ABL), Alexander Railroad (ARC), Allied Chemical Company, Ann Arbor (AA), Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (AT&SF), Baltimore & Ohio (B&O), and Bath & Hammondsport (B&H).

S2 Gearing Improvement

N-Scale 2002-11/12 pg. 62     Scale: N     Author: Ron Bearden

The Arnold/Rivarrossi S2 apparently has problems with their gears breaking. This article covers how these problems can be fixed. This will also reduce the noise of the gears.

SD45-2 Part 2

Model Railroading 2005-11 pg. 50     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

Many prototype photos of the Santa Fe SD45-2's

SD45-2 Part 3

Model Railroading 2005-12 pg. 32     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

This installment covers the Clinchfield Railroad (CRR), and all of its successor railroads.

SD45-2 Part 4

Model Railroading 2006-01 pg. 28     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

Many prototype photos of this locomotive by Conrail, Erie Lackawanna, and CSX.

SD45-2 Part 5

Model Railroading 2006-02 pg. 18     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

Prototype photos of Southern Pacific, Cotton Belt, T.R.R.A., and Union Pacific.

SD60

Model Railroader 1985-10 pg. 124     Scale: HO     Author: Duane Ricks

The author describes how he detailed and painted the EMD SD6- demonstrator.

SOO Loco Sampler

N Scale Railroading 2006-09/10 pg. 51     Scale: N     Author: Major Tony Hammes

Photo essay of four SOO models.

SW1200 Worm Gear Replacement

N-Scale 2003-07/08 pg. 70     Scale: N     Author: Ron Bearden

Shows how to replace the plastic worm gear on a Life-Like SW1200 with a brass worm gear from Kato. Includes a drawing of the jig used to remove the worm from the motor shaft.

Santa Fe Alco PA-1 and PB-1 Passenger Diesels

Model Railroader 1983-07 pg. 115     Scale: HO     Author: Robert Ernst

The author describes how he created these models from undecorated Athearn models, including super-detailing work.

Santa Fe Zebra-striped Geeps in HO

Model Railroader 1985-11 pg. 134     Scale: HO     Author: Andy Sperandeo

This article describes how the author super-detailed and then painted the SF model.

Santa Fe's GP60m

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-04 pg. 74     Scale: HO     Author: Denis Doucet

Prototype information and how the author modeled it using a Athearn GP50 kit.

Scratchbuilding the BC&G's Mack Model AC Railbus

Railroad Model Craftsman 2009-12 pg. 81     Scale: HO     Author: Philip Bonzon

The article has model and prototype photos of the railbus, including interior ones. It also includes an exploded parts diagram and a parts list. He built it using the NWSL Flea III as the driving mechanism. The model also includes sound and DCC.

Seaboard Air Line F3A

Model Railroader 2000-04 pg. 100     Scale: (none)     Author: Larry Puckett

The author describes how he detailed and painted this Life-Like Proto 1000 model. Includes on prototype photo and several close-up model photos, as well as a parts list.

Seaboard Coast Line BQ23-7

Model Railroader 1983-07 pg. 72     Scale:      Author: Jim Hediger

This engine has a special quarters cab for a crew of 5 with space for them to do their work. It also features a pressurized cab to filter the air coming into the cab, keeping it clean. Article includes prototype photos of the exterior and interior, as well as scale drawings.

Shark Roster

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-05 pg. 43     Scale: (none)     Author: Louis A. Marre

Breaks down the complete listing of all Baldwin "Sharknose" DR6-4-2000, later relabeled RF16 by the PRR. Includes scale drawings of the A unit.

Southern Railway F3s of the 1950's Part 2

Model Railroading 2002-06 pg. 44     Scale: HO     Author: Larry Puckett

Model detailing

Southern and Norfolk Southern GP30s... A Brief History

Model Railroading 2000-11/12 pg. 50     Scale:      Author: Andy Lester

The author describes these engines. Includes GP30 Phase Variations sidebar. Lots of prototype photos.

Squeezing Sound into a Diesel Switcher

Model Railroader 2003-02 pg. 98     Scale: HO     Author: Steve Salotti

Installing a Soundtraxx system in a switcher by replacing the motor with a smaller one.

St. Louis-Southwestern

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-06 pg. 24     Scale: (none)     Author: Jim Boyd

The engines of the SSW, commonly referred to as the Cotton Belt Route, are featured in this article. Lots of prototype photos accompany this article, which includes a 1972 roster of all the SSW's diesels, a map of the area covered by the railroad, and one page of passenger cars and cabooses.

Super Detail a Kato F7 A-B-A Set

N Scale Railroading 2002-07/08 pg. 42     Scale: N     Author: Harlan H. Chinn

Adding Gold Medal Models details

Super SD's

Railroad Model Craftsman 1973-05 pg. 40     Scale: (none)     Author: (none)

Prototype photos and scale drawings of the EMD DS45X (1970) 4200hp engine.

Super-detailing an Atlas Rio Grande GP35

N-Scale 2002-10/11 pg. 28     Scale: N     Author: Ron Bearden

Close-up model photos, prototype photos, parts list, and detailed instructions.

Superdetailing Life-Like Proto 2000 E8's for the DL&W

Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-11 pg. 56     Scale: HO     Author: William E. Botkin

The title of the article says it all. Includes model and prototype photos, and detail drawings. The article also includes installing a Soundtraxx decoder, and implementing working Mars light.

Superdetailing an Athearn D&RGW SD40T-2

Railroad Model Craftsman 2009-01 pg. 67     Scale: HO     Author: Steve Orth

The author describes how he upgraded this model. Many construction photos and a parts list are included.

Tame Those Old Brass Growlers

Model Railroader 1990-02 pg. 126     Scale: HO     Author: Bill McChesney

Using an Atlas frame and mechanism to improve the running characteristics of an Alco Models brass model.

The ALCO RS1: Granddaddy of the Road Switchers

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-05 pg. 60     Scale:      Author: Jerry Moyers

This article covers the history of this fantastic engine. Color and black&white photos of RS1s from many railroads are included, as well as scale drawings.

The D&H's Re-powered RS3's

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-04 pg. 73     Scale: HO     Author: Jeff Paston, Timothy Byrne

Includes prototype information and how two authors independently modeled this engine using a Stewart and an Atlas kit.

The DL535E: Narrow Gauge Diesel of the North

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-04 pg. 54     Scale: HO     Author: David Steer

These Alco-designed locomotives were built for the three-foot gauge of the White Pass & Yukon. The article describes the history of the engine, and how to model one using the Precision Scale model. Includes prototype, model, and construction photos.

The Dash Two 45's

Railroad Model Craftsman 1973-05 pg. 44     Scale: (none)     Author: (none)

Prototype photos and scale drawings of EMD's 3600hp SD45-2 (1972).

The EMD F-Series

Model Railroading 2002-07 pg. 9     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

The EMD SD50 - an Interim Model

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-04 pg. 60     Scale:      Author: Eric Neubauer, Ken Goslett

This article covers this engine with a built roster, prototype photos, and scale drawings.

The First Turbo SD Part 4

Model Railroading 2005-02 pg. 20     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

Prototype photos and text about the Southern Railway (SOU), Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific (CNO&TP), and New Orleans & Northeastern (NO&NE) SD24.

The First Turbo SD Part 5

Model Railroading 2005-04 pg. 20     Scale: (none)     Author: George Melvin

The GE Dash 8-40C(W)

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-01 pg. 80     Scale: (none)     Author: Eric Neubauer, Ken Goslett

Description, photos, and scale drawings of the then new Conrail wide-nose diesels.

The GP15-1: EMD's Down-sized Road Switcher

Model Railroader 1990-01 pg. 110     Scale: (none)     Author: Andy Sperandeo

This locomotive was built in 1976 to compete with railroads' rebuilding programs. Includes prototype photos, scale drawings, and a brief note about how to model this engine in HO-scale.

The Lakeside Lines Shops Rebuilds a Locomotive

NMRA Bulletin 2003-03 pg. 20     Scale: HO     Author: Tom Harris

Detailed photos and description. Sound is through a Soundtraxx decoder.

The New Haven's Magnificent War Babies

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-01 pg. 92     Scale: HO     Author: Dave Messer

Modifying a Life-Like DL-109 model to reflect Alco's original design. Includes prototype and completed model photos, as well as a parts list.

Those SD45's...

Railroad Model Craftsman 1973-05 pg. 37     Scale: (none)     Author: (none)

A bit of history and a center-fold painting by Don Wallworth of these brand new (at the time) engines.

Tunnel Motors

Railroad Model Craftsman 1973-05 pg. 42     Scale: (none)     Author: (none)

Prototype photos and scale drawings of the 3600hp EMD SD45T-2 (1972) engine.

U.S. Army Transportation Corp. No. 4700N

Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-08 pg. 67     Scale: HO     Author: Raymond Hoppes

Using a standard gauge Kato NW2, the author shows how he kitbashed it into this narrow gauge engine. Includes construction photos and one prototype photo. Click here for more information.

UP's Desert Victory SD40-2

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-08 pg. 82     Scale: HO     Author: Bill Baker

This article describes how to detail and paint an Athearn unit to show this unique paint scheme.

Union Pacific SD40-2 Snoot #3406

Model Railroading 2000-12 pg. 28     Scale: HO     Author: David A. Bontrager

In addition to prototype information (and photos), the author describes how he superdetailed an Athearn SD40-2 to look exactly like the prototype. Includes parts list.

Vulcan's 60-ton Center Cab

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-07 pg. 58     Scale: (none)     Author: Charles Conway

Interior, exterior, and detail photos of this unique engine built during WWII. There is also a scale drawing.

Western Maryland GP7

Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-09 pg. 28     Scale: HO     Author: Michael Miller

Starting with an Athearn GP7, the author made a chopped nose model.

When Good Engines Go Bad

Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-10 pg. 48     Scale: HO     Author: Scott Lupia

Modeling a diesel with opened doors, which means modeling the actual motor (removing the model's mechanics). Includes some prototype photos and many model photos.

Wisconsin Central EMD GP30

Model Railroading 2006-01 pg. 52     Scale: (none)     Author: Rich Picariello

Prototype photos and parts lists for super-detailing HO and N-scale models.