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Magazine Articles By Bruce Smith

 

BLI Class M1A and M1B Review

Magazine:

The Keystone Modeler 2004 #008

Page:

31

Category:

Locomotives - 4-8-2

Scale:

HO

After an extensive introduction to the history of this PRR engine, the author reviews the details of the BLI model.

BLI Class T1 Review

Magazine:

The Keystone Modeler 2004 #007

Page:

22

Category:

Product Review

Scale:

HO

Some prototype information and a review of the HO-scale Broadway Limited model.

Model Review: Bowser N5 and N5C Cabin Cars

Magazine:

The Keystone Modeler 2020 #113

Page:

8

Category:

Cabooses

Scale:

HO

After covering the history of the PRR N5 classes of cabin cars, the author reviews the model produced by Bowser in HO-scale. Includes model and prototype photos.

Modernizing an Intermountain PRR G24 Gondola in HO scale

Magazine:

The Keystone Modeler 2021 #116

Page:

12

Category:

Freight Cars - Gondolas

Scale:

HO

The Intermountain kit was for the as-built, composite, version of the car, so that author describes how he modified it to have steel sides, as that was done in the PRR during the 1930s. He shows how he modified the car, using brass for the new sides, adding Archer 3D rivets, and added weight to the model.

The PRR PBM70A in HO Scale

Magazine:

The Keystone Modeler 2021 #118

Page:

16

Category:

Passenger Cars

Scale:

HO

"PBM" stands for passenger-baggage-mail car. This article covers painting an NJ Custom Brass PBM70.