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Magazine Articles By Harry M. Haythorn

A Tribute to Terry A. Tsutsumi

Terry passed away on October 17, 2016.

Diamonds Railroad Crossings at Grade

The reality of a crossing on a prototype layout, who pays for its construction, how traffic was managed across a crossing, and how modernday crossings are constructed.

From the Ranch to the Rails

This article describes the history of how the UP was involved in cattle transportation.

Harry's UP-HUB

On December 17, 1941, the North Platte residents welcomed the troops passing through Nebraska on their way to fight Japan. This article describes that event and the canteen that opened to provide continuous service. Includes several photos.

Harry's UP-HUB

This article covers the UP's Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska. Includes several photos of the yard.

Markers, Drumheads, and Gyralights. Oh My!

While waiting for his new model railroad building to be completed, he decides to spend his time updating and finishing various projects, including installing marker lights, drumhead lights, and passenger car gyralight.

Snow Fighting Equipment on the Union Pacific

After covering the history of snow-fighting equipment on the UP, the author describes the various models he has on his layout. Includes several model photos.

The Denver to Cheyenne Local

Modeling the Union Pacific trains 52 (southbound) and 57 (northbound) between Denver and Cheyenne.

Union Pacific's "Harriman" Standard 24'x64' Depots

When Harriman took over the reigns at UP in 1900, he developed a standard for equipment and structures, including depots. The author models one such depot starting with an American Model Builders kit.