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Chains, Chocks, and Shackles

Magazine:

Model Railroader 2005-06

Page:

80

Author:

Jim Hediger

Category:

Freight Car Loads

Scale:

HO

This article is about loads that can be modeled for gondolas and flat cars, and how to realistically tie them down to the car. Specific examples mentioned are construction vehicles, steel pipes, and military vehicles.

Weathering Roads

Magazine:

Model Railroader 2005-06

Page:

122

Author:

Cody Grivno

Category:

Painting & Weathering

A neat trick for simulating fading of road grime using styrene rods.