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Articles Listing
The S Scale Sierra Northern
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2013-06
Page:
40
Author:
Bob Hogan
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
Bob's layout was open as part of the 2013 NMRA convention. In this article he describes his current layout, which is mostly S standard gauge after 25 years of modeling Sn3. The new layout features the Southern Pacific in Sierra Nevada set between 1950 and 1956, and it is built into a dedicated 24'x26' building. The article includes many layout photos, and the layout's track plan.
Scratchbuilt an HO Scale Coal Dealer
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2013-06
Page:
49
Author:
Alan Mende
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
HO
Modeling the Dunellen, New Jersey area, the author describes how he built an accurate model of the Dunellen Coal & Lumber facility. Includes prototype photos and lots of close-up construction photos, including how to make the silo bands.
Mini-projects
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2013-06
Page:
68
Author:
Bob Walker
Category:
Model Railroad Philosophy
The author describes moments he grabs here and there to get a little bit of progress done on some of his larger projects. Over time this adds up and suddenly you have a finished model, or a complete scene.
A Low Cost Milling Machine
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2013-06
Page:
75
Author:
Scott Lupia
Category:
Tools
The author describes how he converted his standard drill press into a pseudo milling machine, which might be good for the brief, occasional use.