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Articles Listing
Dented Hoppers and Gons
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-07
Page:
68
Author:
Sam Swanson
Category:
Painting & Weathering
Scale:
HO
This article describes how to model damage done to hoppers and gondolas working in and around steel mills and scrap yards.
Scratchbuilding Steam-era Water Tanks
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-07
Page:
82
Author:
Don Ball Jr.
Category:
Structures - Engine Servicing
Scale:
HO
The author describes how he modeled a 1870s water tank. Includes many photos and scaled drawings, as well as a materials list.
Resistance Wheelsets
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-07
Page:
88
Author:
Fred Lagno
Category:
Electronics
Scale:
HO
This article covers how to add resistance wheelsets so that freight cars' presence can be detected by electronic circuits.
Details
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-07
Page:
90
Author:
Bob Walker
Category:
Scenery
Bob's thoughts on the how and why of adding details.
Essential Freight Cars Part 23
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-07
Page:
95
Author:
Ted Culotta
Category:
Freight Cars - Box Cars
Scale:
HO
This installment covers the B&O "wagontop" box cars, such as the M-15, M-53, and M-53A, and how to model them in HO-scale. The second half of the article covers the Milwaukee Road's ribbed-side box cars and how to model them in HO-scale. A side-bar on the PRR's X37 is also included. All have prototype photos.