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Adapters: Link to Knuckle and Bar to Link and Bar to Knuckle
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2009-09/10
Page:
6
Author:
Stuart Baugher
Category:
Couplers
Scale:
S
The author introduces adapters he makes available to convert from one A.F. coupler to another.
S Product Reviews
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2009-09/10
Page:
10
Author:
various authors
Category:
Product Review
Scale:
S
Reviewed are the Chapel of Our Lady of Talpa kit from Andersen Model Kits (only S-scale product in this review), Arrow flashing LED Signs by Miniatronics, Atlas O Scale Industrial Rail Trolley Set by Atlas, Trees by Woodland Scenics, and Proxxon Tools.
Scale Scene
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2009-09/10
Page:
14
Author:
Rusty Westermeier
Category:
Cabooses
Scale:
S
The author provides tips and tricks to kitbashing or scratchbuilding a caboose. He covers creating end railings and ladders, roofs, and floors. Photos of several of his models are included.
Building S Layout
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2009-09/10
Page:
16
Author:
Terry Stone
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
S
The author covers forced perspective, using a view block, mining and logging, modeling trees, and using styrofoam in layout construction.
Bringing Back the Smoke and 'Choo-choo'
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2009-09/10
Page:
18
Author:
David Blair
Category:
Locomotives - 4-8-4
Scale:
S
The author was disappointed with the Lionel 4-8-4 locomotive's smoke output, and with Lionel's official upgrade. He used original A.F. parts from Gilbert to improve the performance.
When the Circus Comes to Town Part II
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2009-09/10
Page:
20
Author:
Richard Arsenault
Category:
Circus
Scale:
S
This installment continues with ideas on how to model a circus in S-scale. It covers transportation trucks. There are lots of photos of the author's layout in the article.
Hard Times
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2009-09/10
Page:
24
Author:
Dave Bellian
Category:
Dioramas
Scale:
S
The author describes aging a model pickup truck, and then the diorama he built. The photos included do not show the truck.
American Flyer Collector's Column
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2009-09/10
Page:
28
Author:
Ted Hamler
Category:
American Flyer
Scale:
S
The author covers the #660 Baggage and Club Car, #661 Streamlined Coach, #662 Vista Dome Pullman, and the #663 Streamlined Observation. He also answers questions he has received.
Switching Puzzle at Storkville
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2009-09/10
Page:
31
Author:
Don Heimburger
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
Jack Miller's New Haven Railroad layout features switching operations to make the layout interesting for the owner to operate it.