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How To Apply Decals

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1987-05

Page:

62

Author:

Andy Sperandeo

Category:

Painting & Weathering

This article covers the basics on how to apply decals in the most common ways.

Quick, Easy, and Inexpensive Switch Stands

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1987-05

Page:

66

Author:

Harry W. Brunk

Category:

Scenery - Trackside

The author describes how he scratchbuilds his turnout stands. Various types are described.

ABCs of Freight Car Tune-up

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1987-05

Page:

70

Author:

Andy Sperandeo

Category:

Freight Cars

How to make sure that trucks are operating correctly, couplers are functioning, and the car's weight is correct.

50 Golden Years with S Scale

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1987-05

Page:

80

Author:

Sam Powell

Co-author:

Jeff Wilson

Category:

Model Railroad History

Scale:

S

The authors cover the history of the first 50 years of S-scale, what is available now (1987), and the formation of the N.A.S.G. Includes a sidebar by Don DeWitt about S-scale modular groups and standards. Includes photos by Bob Werre of layouts by members of the Houston S Gaugers club.