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San Diego's Model Railroad Museum
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
82
Author:
Dick Christianson
Category:
Layouts
This article describes the club's 10th anniversary visit. The club has three scales, HO, N, and O. Photos of the beautiful vistas in this museum can be found in the article. All the issues a typical museum has to deal with are discussed.
Wireless Cab Control for the Great Southern
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
92
Author:
Lorell Joiner, Rudy Tietze, Paul Zucchino
Category:
Electronics
This is a thorough discussion of using TV remote control infrared technology to control movement of locomotives.
The Beaufort & Morehead "Route of the Jets"
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
96
Author:
Ted Jones
Category:
Railroads
This railroad measures 3.5 miles and runs between Beaufort and Morehead City, N.C. The railroad serves aviation fuel terminal on Radio Island, and switches the tank cars into the Norfolk Southern trains. Includes lots of photos and a detailed map. A trackplan to model this layout in HO-scale in a 10 x 12 foot room is also included.
The Quabbin Shore & Hampden Ry.
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
102
Author:
Phil Opielowski
Category:
Layouts
Scale:
HO
This layout models a short line in a New England setting. The initial simple linear layout grew to a 15 by 28 foot layout. The trackplan and many layout photos are included.
The GP15-1: EMD's Down-sized Road Switcher
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
110
Author:
Andy Sperandeo
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
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.
Old But Still Superior
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
116
Author:
Art Curren
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
HO
The author describes how he kitbashed the Superior Sandwich Factory structure.
Modeling a Heavy-equipment Loading Ramp
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
122
Author:
Harry W. Brunk
Category:
Structures - Trackside
Scale:
HO
The article contains drawings and scale diagrams for a ramp to load heavy equipment onto flat cars.
From Main Line to Branch Line: Two Locomotives in One
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
128
Author:
Roger Baker, Jr.
Category:
Locomotives - Steam
Scale:
N
The author converts a Bachmann 2-8-2 into a 2-6-2 Prairie.
BN's Big Brutte: the C30-7
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
130
Author:
David A. Bontrager
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Scale:
HO
The article includes prototype photos and many modeling details to build a replica of this locomotive with a Rail Power Products' body shell.
The HO Scale Galilee & Golan Heights RR
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
148
Author:
Paul Ballot
Category:
Layouts
Scale:
HO
A 5 x 9 foot ping pong table was converted into a layout that went to Israel.
First Brass Engine
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
150
Author:
Alan Mende
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Great Northern U-boat
Magazine:
Model Railroader 1990-01
Page:
175
Author:
Andy Sperandeo
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Scale:
HO
Painting the Stewart Hobbies' U25B.