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Articles Listing
Aberfoyle Jct: One Layout, Two Railways
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-02
Page:
54
Author:
Craig Webb
Category:
Layouts
Scale:
O
The layout started as a 32' by 32' layout built by two couples. Eventually a new space was found for the current 83' by 32' space. All but the hidden track is hand-laid. The photos are beautiful, including the night scene which reveals the interior detailing done to the structures.
The Workbench
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-02
Page:
60
Author:
Bob Walker
Category:
Tools
The author discusses several ideas for suitable work spaces.
Modeling a Water Crane
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-02
Page:
62
Author:
Trevor Marshall
Category:
Structures
Scale:
On2
A simple project of a watering crane used on the two-foot gauge Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes in Kingsfield, Maine. Period prototype photos are included, as well as scale drawings, and completed model photos.
Building Conrail Ballast Cars Part IV
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-02
Page:
66
Author:
Mike Rose
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Scale:
HO
In this installment of the series the author covers the Conrail CC71B class #53858 and MGA (Monongahela Railroad) X-430 cars. Both are based on the Eastern Car Works flat kit. Prototype photos are included, including an inside view of one of the cars.
Demystifying Command Control Part 24
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-02
Page:
72
Author:
Don Fiehmann
Category:
DCC
This is the last installment of this series. The article contains a glossary of DCC terminology, and a listing of DCC manufacturers, of DCC suppliers, and of DCC services.
Building a Covered Barge for the Port Richmond Part II
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-02
Page:
75
Author:
Don Spiro
Category:
Scenery - Waterside
Scale:
HO
Construction and final model photo accompany the article. This issue starts off with the hull completed.
Kitbashing a UP Freight House
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-02
Page:
82
Author:
Jim Sacco
Category:
Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards
Scale:
HO
The structure started off as the Moore & Company Warehouse kit by Life-Like. The structure was made longer than the kit intended.
Modeling Two C&NW Cabooses
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-02
Page:
86
Author:
Keith M. Kohlmann
Category:
Cabooses
Scale:
N
Includes prototype and model photos and materials list. The cars modeled are numbers 10908 and 10357.
Vermont's Bristol Railroad
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-02
Page:
89
Author:
Robert C. Jones
Category:
Railroads
A thorough story about this 6-mile shortline that lasted from 1902 to 1930 connecting the small town of Bristol to the Rutland mainline. Includes period prototype photos, trackplans for the junction and the end-of-the-line in Bristol. All four sides and a floor plan are included of the Bristol passenger station. Also there is a track plan design for an HO-scale layout fitting in a 10' by 10' room.