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Model Railroader 939

Model Railroader

Issue

Magazine:
Model Railroader
Number:
939 | April 2011
Language:
English

Table of contents

Reference | Page 20
Small-town railroading in the early '50s

by Jim Hediger
Information Desk
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 24
Workshop Tips: Enhancing realism

by Jim Hediger
A little dirt and grime helps bring out the diesel details
 

Build Report, 1:87  | Page 28
Make easy road signs

by Pelle Soeborg
Step by step
 

Build Report | Page 30
5 ways to weather

by Cody Grivno
How to simulate dirt, rust, faded paint, and more
 

Build Report | Page 38
Weather a steam locomotive realistically

by Gary Hoover
Paint and powder improve the look of a steam engine
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 42
Weather: the final frontier

by Don Ball
Operating in inclement weather offers the ultimate realism
 

Build Report | Page 43
Model a maintenance-of-way shop

by Matt Snell
Lineside details and track vehicles enhance a compact scene
18
Mining Company Mill-Metal
Alpine Division Scale Models 1:87
18
107
Freight Platform
AM Models 1:87
107
198x
EH609
Lube Cans (5 pcs)
Evergreen Hill Designs 1:87
EH609
SS2463
55 Gallon Drum w/ Open Top
Scale Structures Limited 1:87
SS2463
SS2462
Open 55-Gallon Drums -- Used
Scale Structures Limited 1:87
SS2462
EH624
Gas Cylinder (Acetylene) 5pcs
Evergreen Hill Designs 1:87
EH624
EH622
Oxygen Bottles
Evergreen Hill Designs 1:87
EH622
DP-25
Rural Mailboxes (5)
Durango Press 1:87
DP-25
677
Hayes Wheel Stops (6/pk)
Selley Finishing Touches 1:87
677
922
2-Bolt Fish Plate, Code 70
Details West 1:87
922
921
Fishplate 3 Bolt Rail Bar Code 83 70 (Pack of 12)
Details West 1:87
921
150
Tie Piles 1-Piece, Painted Plaster Castings
Model Railstuff 1:87
150
903
Switch Motor & Tie Mount
Details West 1:87
903
RF 119
Re-Rail Frog Set Right & Left Hands w/ Hangers
Details West 1:87
RF 119
37-101
Full Profile Ties HO Regular Length
Micro Engineering Company (ME) 1:87
37-101
927
Code 83 Switch Frog Set w/Plastic Railbars & Pewter Guard R
Details West 1:87
927
7243
Tie Plates (White Metal Parts 12)
Custom Finishing Models 1:87
7243
902
Electric Relay Cabinets 2-Door
Details West 1:87
902
901
Electric Relay Cabinet 1 Door
Details West 1:87
901
904
Electric Relay Cabinet 4 Door
Details West 1:87
904
1017
Crossbucks 4 each
Pikestuff 1:87
1017
104
Construction Zone Signs 1950's to the present
Blair Line 1:87
104
1999
New tool
50104
Vinyl Tires (Contains 24 Tires)
A-LINE 1:87
50104
933-1756
20' Container OOCL
Walthers 1:87 H0
933-1756
933-3137
Cornerstone
Rubber Mat Style Grade Crossing
Walthers 1:87 H0
933-3137
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 46
6 tips for layout in small spaces

by Mat Chibbaro
 

Reference, 1:87  | Page 48
September 1955 on the C&NW

by Lou Sassi
Operations on Jim Munns' freelanced HO Christie Division
 

Reference, 1:87  | Page 54
Building Bay Junction, part 4

by Dana Kawala
How we kitbashed two industries for our HO project layout
 

Build Report, 1:87  | Page 55
Building Bay Junction: Kelly Appliance plant

by Jim Hediger
933-2902
Machine Shop
Walthers 1:87
933-2902
2004
New tool
9040
0.040" Plain Opaque White Polystyrene Sheet (1.0mm)
Evergreen Scale Models
9040
New tool
413
.250" X .500" /6.3mm x 12.7mm Opaque White Polystyrene Strip 3 x 24" /60cm Strips
Evergreen Scale Models
413
409
.250" X .250" /6.3mm x 6.3mm Opaque White Polystyrene Strip 2 x 24" /60cm Strips
Evergreen Scale Models
409
505
Peaked Top Water/Oil Tank -- Kit - Scale Height 60'
Rix Products Inc. 1:87 H0
505
 

Build Report, 1:87  | Page 57
Building Bay Junction: Corn syrup terminal

by Andy Speradeo
933-2913
Cornerstone
McGraw Oil Company
Walthers 1:87
933-2913
933-3105
Piping Kit
Walthers 1:87
933-3105
541-0010
Distribution Center
Pikestuff 1:87
541-0010
4840-2
Brass Cored-Globe .020" Diameter Valves 3-Pack
Precision Scale Company
4840-2
48392
Elbow, .035", HO=2-1/4", O=1-1/2" (8pcs.)
Precision Scale Company
48392
871010
1950s Era House Trailer/Mobile Home
NuComp Miniatures 1:87 H0
871010
541-0005
Yard Utility Building (Small)
Pikestuff 1:87 H0
541-0005
DR-925
Trackside Details Spur & Yard Track Derail w/Two Styles of Posts & Decals Switch Stand
Details West 1:87 H0
DR-925
451
Men At Work Sign (Blue Flag)
Details West 1:87 H0
451
933-3125
Cornerstone
Chain-Link Fence Kit
Walthers 1:87
933-3125
933-3511
Cornerstone
Track Bumpers package(12)
Walthers 1:87
933-3511
 

Reference, 1:48  | Page 60
Rio Grande in my garage

by Bill Iwan
Animation and sound effects bring this On2 1/2 layout to life
 

Tips & Tricks, 1:87  | Page 66
Add DCC passenger car

by Mike Polsgrove
DCC Corner
 

Review | Page 68
Product Reviews

by Dana Kawala
 

Photo Gallery | Page 78
Trackside Photo

by Steven Otte
 

Photo Gallery | Page 36
Weathering gallery

by Cody Grivno
A showcase of various models expertly detailed