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Bill of Lading - Busy Moment on the TS&W, MR visits the Texas, Saltair & Western (An HO road featuring lots of motive power and fast, frequent trains.), South Lyon Station (This intriguing model requires considerable work, but it's worth it.), How to Process Lichen (Realistic colors and low cost are the advantages of doing it yourself.), Railroading in the Oil Fields (A plan featuring Santa Fe-UP power, a mountain pass and oil wells.), Vinegar Tank Car (A modern wood tank car that's loaded with appealing small details.), Building a Compound 2-8-0: Part 2 (This month the author assembles cylinders, crossheads, yoke and rods.), Close-up - Old-timer's Treasure (Old photos are a valuable source of information for period modelers.), Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (64) I - Painting and Finishing (Painting diagrams for the Soo Line GP unit and Southern Ry. GP units.) Prototype Plans and Data - Arkansas & Louisiana Missouri Ten-Wheeler, General Electric steeple-cab, Chicago Great Western caboose, Oregon Short Line stock car, Illinois Central gondola |
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| February |
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Bill of Lading - B & B gong in action, The CONCEPT makes the railroad go, Car distribution - a realistic way to generate traffic, Close-up - midpoint on the narrow gauge, Standard time for your railroad, Short lines join forces, The sociable Old Colony lines, Chama coaling station (Part 1), Building a compound 2-8-0 (Part 3) Prototype Plans and Data - Chama, M. Mexico, Bevier & Southern 2-6-0 |
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| February |
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Bill of Lading - Disaster at Puget, B & B Gong in Action (Photos of a highly detailed scene featuring an operating pile driver.), The CONCEPT Makes the Railroad Go (Connections with other roads make operations more prototypical.), Car Distribution - a Realistic Way to Generate Traffic (A new and different card system for genuinely realistic operation.), Close-up - Midpoint on the Narrow Gauge (Chama, New Mexico - D&RGW division point - it is a lesson in simplicity.), Standard Time for your Railroad (Simple alterations on a commercial clock will give you "fast time".), Short Lines join Forces (A group of modelers have banded together for real operating pleasure.), The Sociable Old Colony Lines (Based on a New Haven prototype, this plan is strictly for operation.), Chama Coaling Station - Part 1 (This HO replica of a D&RGW facility is suitable for any small yard.), Building a Compound 2-8-0 - Part 3 (In this installment, the author builds the 2-8-0's superstructure Prototype Plans and Data - Chama, M. Mexico, Bevier & Southern 2-6-0 |
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| March |
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Bill of Lading - At the Turntables, MR goes to a Live Steam Meet (Photos of the enviable facilities of the Los Angeles Live Steamers.), Rivet Punch (You can build this useful little device with just a few hours' work.), Homemade Interlocking Signal (A twin-head signal suitable for a junction at the end of a siding.), Private Car Elizabeth (A freelance 70 ft car that represents the luxury of the golden era.), Tonnage Ratings for Model Steam Locomotives (For more operating realism, test the pulling power of your locos.), Chama Coaling Station - Part 2: conclusion (Construction of the hoist mechanism and details completes the model.), Building a Compound 2-8-0 - Part 4 (The author installs domes and stack and details the superstructure.), Close-up - Spur through a Platform (Here's the prototype for an intriguing bit of detail for your pike.), Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (65) I - Painting and Finishing (Painting diagrams for Katy F unit and Florida East Coast F unit.) Prototype Plans and Data - Brill gas-electric |
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| April |
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Bill of Lading - At the Foot of the Peaks, Railroad in a Caboose (Photos of a Los Angeles model club's traveling HO display layout.), Wood Truss Bridge (Build this interesting, old-fashioned span for a place on your pike.), G.A.R.X. wood-sheathed reefer (This O gauge reefer combines both homemade and commercial parts.), Two Point-to-Point Railroads (Two around-the-wall plans that let the engineer follow his train.), Close-up - a Study in Clutter (Here are some ideas that'll make your railroad yards more realistic.), Power Substation (An eye-catching point of detail that's really quite easy to build.), Train Annuciator (Use the Twin-T track circuit in this useful, easy-to-build device.), Dray Line Truck (This neat little truck will add interest to your freight depot scene.), Building a Compound 2-8-0 - Part 5: Conclusion (Harold builds the tender, and the W&LE compound 2-8-0 is complete.), Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (66) I - Painting and Finishing (Painting diagrams for Southern E Unit and Union Pacific GP unit.) Prototype Plans and Data - Milwaukee express reefer, Boston & Maine caboose, Wayside notebook - double-deck stock chutre, Rock Island 0-8-0, Illinois Terminal Class C freight locomotive |
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| May |
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Bill of Lading - Railroading amongst the Peaks, MR Visits the Westchester RR (An HO traction pike that combines streetcars and heavy interurbans.), Tool and Section Car Sheds (Two easy-to-build structures for authentic-looking right-of-way.), The Art of Scratch-building (In response to many requests, a masterbuilder tells you his methods.), Lineside Lumber and Supply Yard - Part 1 (This typical trackside industry features an unusual trestle siding.), Passenger Truck Coupler Mounts (Try this easy,inexpensive way to obtain good coupling on curves.), Close-up - Northwestern Pacific Terminal (A terminal with all the facilities for a complete railroad operation.), Combination Caboose (Model this unusual old-timer for branchline or mixed train service.), Trouble-shooting Transistors (The inventor of the Twin-T circuit cures problems of current leakage.), Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (67) I - Painting and Finishing (Painting diagrams for Espee GP and Louisville & Nashville F units.) Prototype Plans and Data - Tool and Section Car Sheds, Baltimore & Ohio 2-10-2, Canada Cattle Car, St. Louis South Western Caboose |
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| June |
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Bill of Lading - Clear Main on the T&RGW, Across the Continent in 1885! (Here's a 'dream' track plan - an old-time transcontinental railroad.), NMRA Standards Gauge (This new gauge makes it easy to check wheels, track and clearances.), One-stall Enginehouse (A freelance facility for a small terminal at a junction or as a branch.), Close-up - Union Pacific "pull-by" inspection paint (Trackside floodlights make interesting details for a modern road.), Wabash Four-Truck Flat Car (An unusual wood-frame car of 1899, complete with a removable load.), Lineside Lumber Yard - Part 2 (Instructions for building the main storage shed and the office area.), Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (68) I - Painting and finishing (Painting diagrams for Western Maryland F units and Wabash F units.) Prototype Plans and Data - Denver, South Park & Pacific 2-6-0, Alco DL-640 Road Switcher |
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| July |
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Bill Of Lading - Before The Run; Problem Of West Agony (Even in limited space, you can have lots of prototypical operation); Close-Up - Plymouth, Wis., Operation (Plymouth features a simple crossing guarded by a dual switchboard); Why Not Smaller Flanges? (A report that could lead to better-looking, better-operating wheels); Chemical Tank Car (For the modern pike, a rare, modern tank car with plenty of detail); Push Buttons By The Dozen (Easy-to-build push buttons for controlling switch machines and ramps); Shelf Layouts - That Can Be Used! (Track Plan Of The Month - Little layouts that offer opportunities for scenery and operation); Lineside Lumber Yard (Part 3 - Conclusion) (Building of the long shed, addition of details, completes the yard); Bluebook Of Model Railroad Practice (69) E - Locomotives (Photos and data on the Electro-Motive E series passenger diesels) Prototype Plans And Data - Plymouth, Wis., Junction; CStPM&O I-1 Ten-Wheeler; Rubber Corp Of America Tank Car; Sacramento Northern Interurban; Baldwin 1500 h.p. Road-Switcher Departments - Railway Post Office; Trade Topics; At The Throttle; Off The Train Wire; Trackside Photos; Bull Session; Kinks; Scheduled Arrivals |
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| September |
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Bill of Lading - MR Visits the Sierra Pacific Lines (The SP is a 39 x 44 ft HO empire featuring a large yard, long runs), Pliot Plows (A permanent plow mounting will add distinction to one of your locos), Waterfront Railroads Track Plan of the Month (Here are two small plans for the modeler who likes lots of switching), Close-Up - Leaning Tower at 2nd and Commerce (A classic octogonal tower that controls pneumatically-operated gates), Modifying The Revell Enginehouse (Combine two lots for a realistic facility long enough for most locos), Scenery That's Tough (Celatex and insulating cement form scenery that's light and durable), Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (71) J - Special Data (Traction overhead supporting systems for direct, catenary suspension) Prototype Plans and Data - Wayside Notebook - train order rack, Commerce St. Tower, Chicago & Western Indiana 2-6-0, DSP&P Mason-Bogie 2-6-6T, Pennsylvania Four-Wheel Caboose, Northern Pacific Curved-Roor Box Ca> | 2 |
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| October |
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Bill of Lading - It Hasn't Got What it Takes, Colorado & California Southern Ry. (Rollin Whittick has modeled the wide open spaces in a modest area.), How to Blend Scenery (An illusion of distance is a must for realistic scenery on your pike.), Close-up - Park City, Utah (Photos of interesting facilities at a still-active Western mine town.), It's The Little Things (Small details go a long way toward making your layout believable.), Converting the Sierra into an SP cab-ahead (PFM's 2-6-6-2 is the basis for this 1910 Southern Pacific cab-ahead.), Galena Fire Dept. (A small, appealing brick structure that dates back to Civil War days.), Model T Fire Truck (If you model the firehouse, you'll want this Model T pumper with it.), St. Louis Union Station - Track Plan of the Month (An unusual large layout based on a fascinating, complex prototype.), Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (72) J - Special Data (Continuing data on traction overhead supporting systems, fittings.) Prototype Plans and Data - Park City, Utah, Western Maryland 4-6-6-4 |
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| November |
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Bill of Lading - You Can Fight City Hall, Railhead on the Marais Railway & Navigation Co. (Here's a layout that features a harbor, ore dock, Class 1 operation.), Low Profile GP-20 Cow and Calf (Minor alterations to commercial units give you the latest in diesels.), Weathering With Casein Colors (A remarkably easy, effective technique suitable for most materials.), Close-Up - Switching For a Corner (A small industrial yard that will fit in a corner of a model layout.), A Modeler-Railfan on the Loose (A cartoonist takes a look at some typical railroad fantrip characters.), Bay Window Interlocking Tower (Build this interesting variation of the standard rectangular tower.), Transistor Throttle (Here is a practical circuit for improving control and operations.), Converting the Sierra into an SP cab-ahead-Part 2 (This month, Carl Builder completes the locomotive's superstructure.), Clearance Car (A car thaat will make things easier for your operating department.), Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (73) J - Special Data (Presenting data on simple and compound catenary suspension systems.), Prototype Plans and Data - Wayside Notebook )Pump house), Windsor Locks Industrial Yard, New York Central 4-6-4 |
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| December | V. Good - |
Bill of Lading - Outdoor Line-Up, Glendale's HO Empire (Glendale club members cooperate to produce top scenery, operation.), A Dispatcher and a Problem (A dramatic foldout photo of the Glendale club's Verdugo Valley Lines.), Narrow-Gauge Masterpiece (An example of exquisite craftsmanship is Oscar Neubert's On3 2-6-0.), Stretching the Athearn Pullman (Combine components from two kits for a realistic scale-length car.), Close-up - Monon's Wallace Junction (Once a bustling layover point, the station here is now closed.), Operation - Unlimited (Here's a practical new scheme for a layout with several operators.), Logging Wagon (A vehicle that's a necessary accessory to a timber-hauling railroad.), Operating Car Dumper (Part 1) (Build this waterfront facility that actually empties coal into barges.), Converting the Sierra into an SP cab-ahead (Part 3-conclusion) (Carl Builder constructs the tender to complete the Sierra conversion.), Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (74) J-Special data (Completing data on prototype traction overhead suspension systems.) Prototype Plans and Data - Missouri Pacific 4-8-4, Manon's Wallace Junction, Chicago Great Western caboose, Eastern Massachusetts Street TY. semi-convertible car | 2 | $5.50 | |