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Rocky Mountain Publishing Co. 2929 Blake Street Denver, Colorado 80205 February 1991 VOLUME 21 NUMBER 2

Ph oto by Bruce Nail

FEATURES

14 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN MODEL RAILROADING: CADRAIL by Larry Puckett

16 BANGOR & AROOSTOOK MECHANICAL REEFERS by George Melvin

22 SANTA FE AUTOFRAME GONDOLAS by Martin Lofton

26 ADVENTURES WITH LA YOUTS: A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME by Larry Smith

28 TENDER ASSIGNMENTS FOR N&W STEAM: PART I by Vern French

34 CHRIS HANSEN'S FAMILY LINES by Chuck Stevens

38 DIESEL DETAIL CLOSE-UP: SUSQUEHANNA GE DASH 8-40B by Rich Picariello

40 MAKING YOUR OWN -PART ITI: MULTI-PART CASTINGS by Bob Beaty

44 TRAIN SET -THE SERIES: GANDY DANCING by Jim Mansfield

47 ON TRACK: WIRING THE G&T PROJECT LAYOUT by Jim Mansfield

50 MODELING A MODERN CIRCUS TRAIN -PART TWO: OCCUPIED SLEEPERS by Bill Hill

52 MODELING A CP RAIL GP30 by Palrick Lawson

54 MODEL PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES #2: "TUNGSTEN" SLIDE FILMS by Bruce Nail

DEPARTMENTS

4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR II RAIL PROJECT RESEARCH 59 VIDEO REVIEW

5 EDITORIAL 12 SOCIETY PAGE 60 DEALER DIRECTORY

6 NEW PRODUCTS 13 YOUR TREK PLAN 64 SHOPPING GUIDE

9 PRODUCT REVIEWS 15 OUT OF THE LITTER BOX 70 ADVERTISING INDEX

ABOUT THE COVER The Union Ice Company is jusl one of the many industries that services Chris Hansen's Family Lines. See Chuck Steven's article on this shelf layout on page 34. Photo by Bruce Noll © 1991, all rights reserved. INSET: Martin Lofton describes how to build a Santa Fe Autoframe Gondola on page 22. Photo by Martin Lofton.

February 1991 Model Railroading • 3 TO THE ED ITO R

NS GE locos One minor note: they were not CNO&TP but NO&NE engines. Dear Sir: The CNO&TP never owned six-axle passenger power. It is true that into the mid-50s the usual power on the Ponce deLeon was a It seems that just when I have second thoughts of renewing my pair of E6 or E7 A units, but they were owned by Southern Rail­ subscription to a magazine, along comes an article of particular way Company and not a subsidiary of the System. For whatever interest. Just such an article appeared in your December 1990 issue reason Nos. 3, 4, 5, & 6, which were the primary trains on the entitled "Modeling Norfolk Southern GE Locomotives in HO route, used four-axle power. I think that Nos. 27 & 28, between Scale" by Jim Six. I thoroughly enjoyed his ideas on kitbashino and I:> Oakdale and Cincinnati, also used four-axle power. After the late thought I might share some of mine. 50s it seemed that Southern mixed its passenger power on the Mr. Six suggests that to kitbash a U23B(H) would be too hard Florida trains indiscriminately, calling trains with what was available. for most modelers. I find the price of brass far too prohibitive and I do not know if these units ever had a modern firecracker anten­ am therefore forced to kitbash or do without. My models of the na. In the early 60s, radio communication on the Atlanta Division U23B(H) are represented using Athearn U30B shells for the main was via briefcase-sized, very heavy Motorola "portables" and was body and high-nosing the short hood using the end of the long hood mainly for switching purposes. of Athearn's U28B shell. A small portion of the U28B shell's roof In the era of the PA3, communicating with a train was accom­ makes a perfect roof for the short nose. Smokey Valley's GE high­ plished by having the operator at K Tower in Rome remove the nose kit won't work here because of the too-wide body width of the power from the signal system. Encountering a dark signal, a train Athearn shell. The Athearn U30B shell appears after careful exami­ stopped to call the dispatcher from a lineside telephone. The system nation to be the exact correct length of the U23B(H) but just has worked, but it often stopped several trains before the desired crew too many engine doors. Correcting the side doors by shaving off called in. Clearly it was used only when absolutely necessary. the tops of two doors on each side would be fairly simple correct­ Communication on passenger trains was still via signal cord in ing the roof hatches is quite another thing. There are times I will 1960. I well remember seeing the signal cord pulled by the baggage­ compromise; this is one. master to communicate an understanding with the engineer about My model of Southern's B30-7(H) is made using the same an upcoming meet specified in a train order and later strainino to Athearn U30B shell. High-nosing is the same as the U23B(H) see through the dark and rain if the opposing train had the pr per above but in order to increase the body width along the long hood engine number cited in the order so that we would know that; the where General Electric did in order to accommodate repositioning train order had been fulfilled. We also had to watch closely for the engine water tank, I simply cut out four doors from one of the green signals and listen for the opposing train's air chime. U28B shells used for high-nosing and filed the backside to smooth and thin the plastic. Next, shave four doors on the U30B shell Rev. Wayland Yoder Brown smooth where the four doors will be added. Glue the doors on top Savannah, GA of the body and fill the top crack with Squadron Green. I had thought of buying a Bachmann BQ23-7 shell and modifying the Editor's Note: Rev. Brown is correct in stating that the PA3s were cab but could never find the shell alone. Besides, that conversion NO&NE engines rather than CNO&TP. Due to space limitations, may have proven too difficult. we were unable to include the Bill of Materials fo r the PA3 project I used Athearn shells because they were readily available at a last month. It is included here for your information. very reasonable cost. Remember, an Athearn shell still lists for around $4.00 as compared to Rail Power Products shells which list Bill of Materials around $12.00 (a strong consideration when taking a razor saw to a Detail Associates Vintage Reproductions . 1 106 ALCO PA liftrings .321 Rivet embossing kit shell). Besides, I completed most of my models before ever seeing • 1507 MU receptacles Formaline Rail Power Products' first advertisement. I will be using their shells • 1508 MU air hoses 5003A lin" Black crepedrafting tape too, and look forward to more articles by Mr. Six. Hopefully, Mr. • • 1602 Nathan M5 air horn (plastic) Champ Decals Six will show us how to model NS's Dash 8-40B using the RPP .2505 0.015" dia. brass wire • BRH-56 SouthernRailway blue C39-8 shell. Perhaps he will also come out with a similar article on .270 I Farr air intake gri II ribbon set NS's EMD locomotives. .2702 ALCO 64" cooling fan grill Scalecoat II Paint Again, I really enjoyed this article. Keep up the good work. Details West .2010 Black • 157 Firecracker antenna .20 11 White Edwin C. Locklin • 166 Fuel filler .2015 Reefer Yellow Charlotte, NC • 187 Nathan M5 air horn (orass) .20 19 SouthernGreen MV Products .2020 M&W Gray • LS J 2 ALCO PA lens set Plastruct Southern PA3 • LS22 5 Vi' Class lights .4" x 6" Strips Dear Randy: Precision Scale • !/i" Diameter tube Larry Puckett has done me a real favor with his PA3 article. .3950 ALCO steps (plastic) • W' Square tube After the demise of the Memphis Division locals, Nos. 35 & 36 Utah Pacific .0.0 I 0" Styrene sheet .94 Windshield wipers .0.020" Styrene sheet (one pair of PA3s), and the downgrading of the Kansas City-Florida Progressive Electronics Special, Nos. 7 & 8 (the other four), which were their assigned .92 Dual beam headlight casting runs, I frequently saw and rode them on the Royal Palm, Nos. 3 & Cary (Bowser) Gingerbread Stop, 2174 Mt. Bethel

4, when I was a teenager. By then they were not often paired but • LV424 Louvers Rd., Warren, NJ 07060 used in multiple with E, F, and FP units. I found an old snapshot of Walthers Caboose Hobbies, 500 S. Broadway, 6902 on No. 4 standing in the depot at Rome, GA, my boyhood .977 Rubber diaphragm Denver, CO 80209-4002 home, and I am going to use your article to recreate a childhood Gingerbread Stop Progressive Electronics, P.O. Box .9007 ALCO Aftercooler 657, Wauconda, IL 60084-0657 memory. �

4 • Model Railroading February � 99� Publishers S. S Danielsen, Nick Siegel

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Contributing Editors Scott Anderson, Ron Bearden, Vern French, Patrick Lawson, Jim Mansfield, George Melvin, Rich Picariello, Larry J. Puckett, Larry E. Smith, W. Terry Stuart

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February ... 99 ... Model Rail roading • 5 NEW PRODUCTS • NEW PRODUCTS • NEW PRODUCTS • NEW PRODUCTS

THE SANDHOUSE A Product Ne\Ns Column

Editor' Note: Please talk to your dealerjirst regarding any new products. If you would like additional informationji'om the manufacturer, please don't fo rget to include a number ten, self- addressed, stamped envelope. This will help all concerned. Thanks.

HOScale

of building these particular cars, their kits now contain a one-piece interior, thus eliminating over 20 castings and reducing assembly time. All back orders are being filled with the improved kits. Added to their line of GN 50' auto and boxcar kits is the late version that ran in the ' 50s and ' 60s (#2852). Retail $25.00.

La Belle Woodworking Co., 205 Leonard St., Watertown, WI BANANAS F'RUT IJSPATOi COMPANY 53094, has announced the first all-new HO kits to be released in a ... t.f'ORT n£ BEST long time. The new all-wood kits are arched-window passenger BOSTON NI:W YORK cars. They are typical of cars built between 1902 and 1913 and used into the '30s and '40s. They are: _ HO-15 1907 80' Arched-Window Coach _ HO-16 1907 75' Arched-Window Combine _ HO-17 1902 80' Arched-Window Diner Westerfield has also updated their 42' URTC reefer. It is now _ HO-18 1903 80' Arched-Window Sleeper offered as a decorated kit (#260 1, retail $24.00) as it was delivered _ HO-19 1907 80' Arched-Window Observation in 1915 as well as undecorated (#2600, retail $22.00). Each kit comes less trucks and couplers. These are limited­ Their A-50-4 auto car kit, which has been unavailable for some release items with orders being filled on a first-come, first-serve time, has been reissued with re-detailed sides and ends, a new basis. Retail $2 1 .75. underbody and revised decals to cover more of the car's life. The undecorated kit's stock number has also been changed from #1 104 Microscale Industries, Inc., 1555 Placentia Ave., Newport Beach, to #1 100 (retail $24.00); also available as Union Pacific #1 101 CA 92663, has the following decals now available in HO scale: (retail $25.00). _ 87-599 Santa Fe FP45 Locos in Original & Super Fleet Schemes _ 87-600 Montana Rail Link Freight Cars #1 ACF Center Flow & PS Hopper & 52' Gondola _87-601 GATX Capital Corporation Leasing Locos _ 87-602 EMD Lease Fleet Locos _ MC-404 1 DT&I 70-Ton, 14-Panel Triple Bay Hopper Car _ MC-4042 J.B. Hunt - Santa Fe Quantum 48' Trailer --- \ _MC-4043 Dole 40' Refrigerated Container & Chassis _ MC-4044 SP 12,500 GaL Tank Cars _ MC-4045 ACF 50' Tank Car Data Set - Black & White \ _MC-4046 Eureka Southern Locomotive GP38 These HO scale decals are available for $3.50 each. A new version, the A-50-6 auto car built for the UP in 1922, is ShellScale Decals, 2140 Houston Mines Rd., Troutville, VA also being offered in undecorated (#5800, retail $24.00) and Union 24 175, is offering the fo llowing HO scale decals: Pacific (#580 1, retail $25.00) versions. It varies from the A-50-4 in _ 102 NW Freight - Bold white NW logo, numbers and reporting having a peaked rather than radial roof, no stringer pockets in the marks sides and an A end with a small lumber door rather than full auto _ 107 N&W Diesels - Both blue & black freight and blue or red door. Modernized versions are planned for both classes. passenger Dulux gold (Scotchlite) - includes stripes and two­ color heralds Woodland Scenics, P.O. Box 98, Linn Creek, MO 65052, has These HO scale decals are available for $3.50 each, shipping announced the availability of their Realistic (Ready Made) Trees. included. They are offering 25 different packages made up of 87 diffe rent tree variations with textured trunks. Since they are handcrafted, no Westeljield, Route 13, Box 300C, River Rd., Crossville, two trees are identicaL Trees can either be mounted with their base TN38555, has announced a major revision to their 70-ton hopper bin or with an optional free-standing base provided with each tree cars (#2 150-2 1 54). Responding to comments about the complexity for temporary placement. The trees feature natural colors which

6 • Model Railroading February 1991 NEW PRODUCTS • NEW PRODUCTS • NEW PRODUCTS • NEW PRODUCTS

will blend in with other Woodland Scenics landscaping products. row-gauge car kits. The Alamosa line has not been available since Prices start at $4.98 for a package of eight 3/4" to 1 1,4" trees. 1983. The cars will be marketed under the Alamosa Car Shops "You Asked For It" is their flyer which introduces these trees name. The line consists of a D&RGW 6000-series flatcar, and includes a selection guide to help in choosing the best trees in D&RGW water service car #04432 and a D&RGW 40' refrigerator each scale. Send $1.25 (stamps okay) for a manual and tree flyer. car, all in HOn3. The kits include pre-built car bodies with hard­ ware, couplers, trucks, decals and instructions. The 40' reefer will Goldfine Products, P.O. Box 1722, Bellaire, TX 77402, has be the first car released this spring. The others will follow shortly announced the acquisition of the Alamosa Car Shops line of nar- thereafter.

N Scale

Micro-Trains®, 720 S. Grape St., Medford, OR 97501, has added Microscale Industries. Inc., 1555 Placentia Ave., Newport Beach, the following new freight cars: CA 92663, has the following decals now available in N scale: .60- 172 Old Time Billboard Reefer Red Top, Wilson Milk, lelke Good Luck, etc.

• 60-173 Olde Time Billboard Reefers Black Hawk, Southern Star, Hygrade, Rath's

• 60-290 C&NW Mod Diesel Hoods - Employee Owned & Falcon .60-348 Illinois Central - E7 & E8 Cab Diesel Locos

• 60-365 GM&O Diesel Hoods GP30 & GP35 • 60-404 50' Sgl. Door Box - NP, NP Freedom Car & WP .60-48 1 Burlington Route 50' & 60' Outside Braced Plugdoor Insulated Boxcar

• Texas & New Orleans 34' Wood Sheathed Caboose (Road No. • 60-585 Santa Fe GP60M Superfleet Locos (Red & Silver) 1990

279) has slanted cupola with a light boxcar red body andwhite • 60-599 Santa Fe FP45 Locos in Original & Super Fleet Schemes

lettering. • 60-600 Montana Rail Link Freight Cars #1 ACF Center Flow & RTR #502 10... $1 1.65. Kit #502 19... $1 0.10. PS Hopper & 52' Gon

• Western Refrigerator Line 40' Double-Sheathed Wood Reefer .60-60 I GATX Capital Corporation Leasing Locos

GB&W Lines (Road No. 9453) is light boxcar red with light • 60-602 EMD Lease Fleet Locos gray sides, black lettering and red and white herald. These N scale decals are available for $3.00 each. RTR #49320 ...$11. 85. Kit #49329 ... $10.50.

• Milwaukee Road 39' Single-Dome Tanker (Road No. 9083 10) is ShellScale Decals. 2140 Houston Mines Rd ., Troutville, VA light boxcar red with white lettering and lettered "For Water Ser­ 24175, is offering the following N scale decal: vice Only." Although the Milwaukee Road was bought by the . 107 N&W Diesels - Both blue & black freight and blue or red Soo Line in the '80s, the prototype car was spotted last year still passenger - Dulux gold (Scotch lite) - includes stripes and in its original colors. i two-color heralds RTR #65280 ...$14 .75. Kit #65289 ...$1 2.95. This N scale decal set is available for $3.50, shipping included.

S Scale

will be offered either with or without dynamic brakes, as PRR E8 with antennas and as a nickel-plated version for the CB&Q/AT&SF. The nickel-plated version is $469.00, all others are $429.00 each. All models were made by Ajin Precision of Seoul and imported through Overland Models.

River Raisin Models, 6160 Upper Straits Blvd., W. Bloomfield, Badgerland S Gaugers, c/o Truman Garrett, 27700 41 st, MI 48324, has announced two brass projects in S scale. Currently Salem, WI 53168, is offering two 50' S scale boxcar kits by Pacific available are two versions of the Milwaukee Road horizontal Rail Shops which have been custom painted and lettered for BSG. ribbed boxcar. A 40' car with 6' Youngstown door and a 50' car Soo Line series 176850-176898 (WC-25 cars) is boxcar red and with double Superior doors are offered. Unpainted 40' cars sell for is supplied with OF door decals which the modeler may use if $139.95 and painted versions are $152.95. Prices for the 50' cars desired. Some of these cars have been spotted with new Wisconsin are $144.95 and $159.95, respectively. Central reporting marks, but still lettered for Soo Line. The proto­ Four versions of E8/9A units will be available in March. They types were produced in 1956.

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gested) or Downs' hi-rail trucks and couplers. Price $22.00 each plus $2.00 shipping and handling. $1.50 shipping and handling per car if more than one ordered.

Microscale Industries, Inc., 1555 Placentia Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92663, has the following decals now available in S scale: .64-90 PRR Ako PA & PB - Single Stripes .64-9 1 Santa Fe Ako PA & PB Units (2 sheets) .64-92 NYC Ako PA & PB Diesels (2 sheets) C&NW series 68000-68048 was built in 1941 and modified for .64-93 PRR Ako PA & PB Diesels - Five Stripe Scheme baggage-express service by January 1942, painted Pullman green. .64-94 SP Alco PA & PB Diesels - Daylight Scheme (2 sheets) By late 1964, the surviving cars were rebuilt for freight service but .64-95 D&H Alco PA & PB Diesels (2 sheets) retained the green color for some years. One was still in service in .64-97 EL Alco PA & PB Diesels (2 sheets) 1981. .64-98 EL Alco FA & FB Diesels (2 sheets) Both kits are available with three different numbers and have .64-99 Rio Grande Alco PA & PB Diesels - Single Stripe Scheme sufficient details included to build either a roof-walk era or modern These S scale decals are available for $3.50 (single sheet) and version. Included are PRS scale trucks (Kadee #802 couplers sug- $6.00 (two-sheet sets).

o Scale

Microscale Industries, Inc., 1555 Placentia Ave., Newport .48-95 D&H Ako PA & PB Diesels (2 sheets) Beach, CA 92663, has the following decals now available in 0 .48-96 UP Alco PA & FA A & B Diesels scale: .48-97 EL Ako PA & PB Units (2 sheets) .48-85-1 RR Roman Ltrs & Nos:- 15" - White .48-98 EL Ako FA & FB Units (2 sheets) .48-85-2 RR Roman Ltrs & Nos. 15" - Black .48-99 Rio Grande Alco PA & PB Diesels - Single Stripe .48-85-4 RR Roman Ltrs & Nos. 15" - Silver .48- 100 Rio Grande Alco PA & PB Diesels - 4 Stripe Scheme .48-85-5 RR Roman Ltrs & Nos. 15" - Red .48- 101 Conrail 50' Single Door Boxcar .48-85-8 RR Roman Ltrs & Nos. 15" - Dulux These 0 scale decals are available for $4.00 (single sheet) or .48-94 SP Alco PA & PB Diesels - Daylight Scheme (2 sheets) $7.00 (two-sheet sets).

GGauge

LGB, P.O. Box 187, Harrisburg, PA 17108, has announced two limited-edition, American-prototype tank cars:

• San Diego & Arizona (#4080-Y05) honors the railway that once linked San Diego to Mexico and the Southwest.

• White Pass & Yukon (#4080-WOI) features a colorful reproduc­ tion of the line's famous thunderbird logo.

Multi Scale

Allen Control Systems, P.O. Box 282, Sunland, CA 91041-0282, data may be altered when additions are made to the layout, and the has announced the release of their Centralized Traffic Control Sys­ status of an operating session may be saved and resumed . tem for block power allocation on model railroads. The system uti­ Available only from the factory initially, a descriptive catalog lizes a personal computer as a host and functions as an aid to the and system design aid is available for $2.00. Systems maybe started system operators. It is useable with scales Z to HO in systems using with as few as four blocks. DC power sources. The following features are available: block power, cab signaling, auto routing, dispatching, acceleration and Semaphore Locomotive Works, 380 I Monarch Dr., Racine, WI brake control (TAT-style), fast time clock and modular design with 53406, has announced their Hill Holder train brake. It allows the a capacity of over 1000 blocks. user to spot a car or cut of cars on hilltops or grades without the Pulse width modulation (PWM) is used for application of power cars rolling away. It can be used for all scales from Z through G. to blocks which will not necessitate the need for any modifications Operated by a push/pull fascia-mounted control, the brake mounts to motive power or rolling stock. Power is applied to a block only under the track and bench work and is nearly invisible according to when a clear route is available under a permissive control algo­ the manufacturer. It comes partially assembled, including the con­ rithm. Each block has a peak-drive capability of three amperes. stantly lighted LED indicators, requiring installation of the fascia Customized operation is achieved via a computer program that control and brake rod only. Retail $26.95. Send a #10 SSAE for aids in developing a database for the railroad configuration. The more infornlation. J!

B • Model Railroading February "'199"'1 PRODUCT REVIEWS

N SCALE PRODUCT REVIEW

Alco S2 by Arnold by Ron Bearden Photos by the author

scalers have never had a switching the truck from the bottom. The coupler pocket brass pick-up strips to a printed circuit board N locomotive of a widely used prototype. is now accessible. reminiscent of Trix models. The gears in the Atlas and Rivarossi developed their Arnold's model accurately represents an trucks were a little tight in our samples, but "SWI500," which was really closer to an Aka S2. One of the most amazing fe atures of performed well. SWI200. This in and of itself would still have this model is that while the cab is plastic, the Straight out ofthe box, our two locomotives been fine, except that the model had a body shell is cast metal. Simply looking at a ran somewhat differently. One ran fa irly quiet squared-off roof - a feature which only ICG painted version, one might never guess this and very smoothly, but the other was not as enjoyed. because the detail is excellent. Doors, louvers, smooth and was a bit noisy. It was also Then came the fine-running switcher from latches and rivets are all clearly and neatly interesting to note that both samples were Minitrix. Unfortunately, the FM H-12-44 was present with no mold lines. Arnold is to be slightly noisier while running in reverse. As a fairly rare engine as well . commended for this engineering expected, the noise level and drive train fric­ Con-Cor later teamed up with Kato and accompl ishment. tion decreased as the locomotive was broken gave the "SWI500" the finest running in with continued use. This caution is given to The delicate handrails are of a Delrin-type mechanism in an N scale switcher to date. help dispel any initial disappointment fo r the material and greatly add to the appearance of Unfortunately, they used the same Rivarossi modeler. Like a1l locmotives, this one wilI per­ the model, in contrast to the grossly overscale shell with the squared-off cab. form better after continuous operation in both handrails of other offerings. Equally appealing Finally, modelershave a switcher of a com­ directions. Noise level, current draw, and are the window glass in the cab (missing on all mon prototype, the Ako S2, being imported overall performance will often dramatically other switchers) and the lenses in the nonfunc­ by W. K. Wa lthers. Ako sold a grand total of improve. tional headlights, as well as the air tanks 1,502 units'to a myriad of railroads. The first between the trucks. In fact, the only larger For those familiar with the other switchers unit was built in 1940 and production lasted detail which is conspicuously absent is the named previously, I would rank the Arnold S2 until 1950. This production span will appeal to horn, which was normally placed under the as follows: as to appearance and detail, I those modeling eras from that time up through overhang on the cab roof. would rank it above all others; as to perfor­ the present. Believe it or not, CSX just donated mance, I would rank it above the Atlas/Rivar­ Another striking fe ature of this petite an ex-B&O S2 (#9063) to the B&O museum rosi SWI500, but a bit below the Trix and locomotive is its overall design. The model is around May of 1990! Con-Cor/Kato units. easily disassembled according to the very well When one first inspects these gems, one is Overall, this is an impressive addition to the written step-by-step directions. As the inmlediately impressed with the quality of the growing N scale lineup, and worthy of a place disassembly proceeds, one cannot help but paint job. The colors on our samples were on almost any model railroad. crisp and accurate, being a mixture of satin admire the superbly designed system of locks and gloss finishes. While the units accurately and sliding latches. carried nose reporting marks and numbers in Movement from the motor shaft is translated ARNOLD ALCO S2 the number boards, nitpickers will notice that to the truck geaItower, not by means of a brass the fine printing inside the heart of the SAL worm, but by a very stiff small-diameter Volts Amps SMPH Notes units is missing as well as the red side-sill spring. J felt this detracted slightly from per­ 2 .09 14 mod quiet stripe, but since the handrails are easily fo rmance, because, when the motors in our 4 .il 48 mod quiet removed , the stripe can be added by the samples were removed, these springs had a 6 .12 73 mod quiet modeler. very gentle bend in them which translated into 4 (wI load) .12 40 mod quiet The models ride on accurate and very a wobbly movement and unnecessary noise 4 (reverse) .13 42 noisy nicely done Blount trucks. As with almost any and friction. The drive train might be N scale unit, the locomotive is equipped with improved with brass worms mounted on Rapido couplers. In order to change couplers longer drive shafts. The Ako S2 is imported by Wm . K. to Uninlate or Kadee couplers, sinlply remove Electricity is transmitted from all eight Walthers and retails fo r $89.98. A digital ver­ the two screws which hold the sideframes to wheels (no traction tires) in the trucks through sion is also available for $179.98.

February 1991 Model Railroading • 9 PRODUCT REVIEWS

HO SCALE PRODUCT REVIEW

d'Orsey's 1930s Gas Station with Grease Rack From Guts, Gravel and Glory by Larry Smith

Photo by the Author

very so often a new company comes set them aside to dry. Next, the walls were dissolve it. I will defmitely use this on another along with kits that fIll a much-needed assembled using carpenter's glue. I have project. gapE in the hobby. Such a company is Guts, assembled several plasterkits and have had the The brick columns were painted with Flo­ Gravel and Glory. They offer several small best success with this glue. The building was quil Boxcar Red and Concrete on the tops. structures and three big structures fo r the then clamped together and set aside to dry. One of my columns was not cast well on one modeler. I saw their entire line at Pittsburgh side. I reported the problem to the company The service pit walls were sprayed with and was very pleased with what I observed. I and received two by return mail within days. Te stors Light Earth. This represents sandstone think you will be too. The kit I built is their Thoroughly inspect the castings for aU plaster from the area of the country I model. I then 1930sgas station. The walls and service pit are kits, not just this company's. Next I added the painted the floor with Floquil Concrete mixed made from plaster castings. The castings are ramp for the grease rack using the plastic sup­ equally with Earth to give an old look, having very nicely done with good rock detail in the plied in the kit which I painted with Te stors learned this trick from George Selios of Fine pit, and wood grain on the building. This Steel . The joints were drybrushed with Te stors Scale Miniatures. The drum was painted a building is typical of some abandoned gas sta­ Rust to indicate wear. The assembly was steel color and an oil company decal was tions still standing in rural Alabama. The only weathered with chalks and attached to the pit. added to the top. The pit was weathered with castings you need to supply are the gas pumps. Microscale decals and Woodland Scenics dry chalks and then everything was sprayed with I started construction by cleaning the transfers were then added to complete the Te ston; Flat Finish. Polly S Oily Black was castings with a file, and then spray ing the building, and Scale Structures Limited gas used to simulate places where fresh oil might inside of the castings with flat black paint. The pumps were added to complete the scene. have been spilled. walls were then stained with Floquil Drift­ Guts, Graveland Glory has tried to keep the wood and allowed to dry. Following this, I Next I added the roof to the structure, but cost of their kits down by not adding a lot of randomly dabbed rubber cement on the struc­ I did not use the corrugated metal supplied castings. I applaud them for doing so. This ture and painted it an antique white. I sprayed with the kit. I replaced it with Rock Quarry allows the modeler the opportunity to change the window frames with Testors Clear Flat to and Whiteground's tar paper. This gives a dif­ the era of the building - old, new or aban­ seal them, then painted them with Floquil fe rent look to the structure. I like the cor­ doned - by changing the detail. I liked this kit Antique White after they had dried. I glued rugated metal supplied with the kit because it and intend to purchase others from this com­ the window material in and added posters and has a very th in crosssection, unlike any I have pany. If you haven't tried any of their kits, give signs in the windows. I then glued 12" square seen on the market before. Because it is made them a try. I think you will enjoy their unique pieces of wood to the underside of the roof and of Mylar, you cannot use ACC since it will and exclusive designs. Price $19.95. �

� a • Model Railroading February � 99� RAIL PROJECT RES by Karen and Earl Stephens The goal of Rail Project Research is to point you to magazine reference materials. You can then spend hours modeling, not looking for information on how to! Each entry contains a description or title followed by the magazine title, year, month or quarter, and page. This month's modeling category is COACH PASSENGER CAR MODELING. We invite your suggestions or requests for topics to research. Please send your correspondence to: Earl Stephens, RD #1, Box 101, Chenango Forks, NY 13746.

fl = finelines/Narrow Gauge NewsleHer MM = Mainline Modeler MR = Model Railroader

MRG = Model Railroading RMC = Railroad Model Craftsman RR = Railroad, Railfan!Railroad

COACH PASSENGER CAR MODELING

DESCRIPTION MAG MO YR PG DESCRIPTION MAG MO YR PG 10-1-2 KIT CONVERSIONS RIVAROSSI "HO" MRG 05 88 24 KITBASH COMMUTER CARS MR 06 78 62 12-1 KIT CONVERSIONS RIVAROSSI "HO" MRG 05 88 24 LENGTHENING MDC OVERTON PASSENGER CARS MR 10 80 100 16 SECTION KIT CONVERSIONS RIVAROSSI "HO" MRG 05 88 24 LENGTHENING "SHORTY" PARLOR CARS RMC 02 60 18 35' BUSINESS CAR PLANS OF 1912 CP #5 MR 12 56 52 LENGTHENING SHORTIE PASSENGER CAR KITBASH RMC 08 73 49 77' CHAIR CAR CONST SP DAYLIGHT TYPE RMC 08 79 70 MEGOW PRR COACH #Q27 KIT EVALUATION RMC 05 48 11 ARCH WINDOW WOODEN COACH CONSTRUCTION 1 RMC 05 58 22 MILWAUKEE ROAD #658 LIFE INTO A BRASS CAR MM 03 84 19 ARCH WINDOW WOODEN COACH CONSTRUCTION 2 RMC 06 58 36 MINIATURE MANSION ON RAILS W' SCALE MR 02 77 54 ARCHED ROOF COMMUTER COACH CONSTRUCTION RMC 06 48 14 (MOM - Model of the Month) ARTICULATED CHAIR CAR CONST SP DAYLIGHT RMC 08 79 70 MOM BUSINESS CAR SP "HO" HOFFMANN MR 08 52 28 ARTICULATED HARRIMAN COACH "WHAT IF" CONST RMC 03 77 56 MOM OPEN PLATFORM 1860 COACH "0" KRUSE MR 06 81 66 AUTO TRAIN INTERIOR DETAILING CONSTRUCT MR 01 75 60 MOM RGS BUSINESS CAR EDNA "On3" KRUEGER MR 05 80 74 BROAD GAUGE OLD TIME COACH CONST 1 ERIE RMC 11 34 293 MONON COACH MOD & PT MR 05 78 114 BROAD GAUGE OLD TIME COACH CONST 2 ERIE RMC 12 34 365 MU COACH CONSTRUCTION RMC 12 40 31 BUSINESS CAR CONSTRUCTION 1 MR 01 69 40 MU COACH CONSTRUCTION NYC #4297 RMC 08 40 18 BUSINESS CAR CONSTRUCTION 2 MR 02 69 61 MU WOODEN COACH CONSTRUCTION RMC 04 59 36 BUSINESS CAR CONSTRUCTION CP #32 MR 01 57 56 NARROW GAUGE COACH BUILT FROM MINE CAR RMC 03 69 48 BUSINESS CAR FROM PASSENGER CONVERSION MR 06 73 51 NEW BRASS UP "CITY OF LA" "HO" CY MRG 01 87 03 BUSINESS CAR KITBASHING RMC 04 84 82 OLD TIME BUSINESS CAR SUPERDETAILING MR 12 59 60 CHAIR CAR 60' WOOD CONSTRUCTION SP #1782 RMC 10 39 13 OLD TIME DIRECTORS CAR CONST 1 JOSEPHINA RMC 11 74 46 CLASS P70 COACH KIT CONSTRUCTION PRR RMC 08 58 37 OLD TIME DIRECTORS CAR CONST 2 JOSEPHINA RMC 12 74 50 CLUB INSPECTION CAR CONSTRUCTION RMC 09 61 26 OLD TIME PASSENGER CAR CONSTRUCTION RMC 05 55 52 COACH B&O CLASS A20 CONSTRUCTION RMC 06 41 08 OLD TIME LUXURY PRIVATE CAR CONSTRUCTION MR 03 60 34 COACH CONSTRUCTION 1 "0" SCALE MR 09 49 14 OPEN PLATFORM COACH CONSTRUCTION SP RMC 02 38 37 COACH CONSTRUCTION 2 "0" SCALE MR 10 49 26 OPEN PLATFORM COACH SCRATCH BUILD MRG 03 84 61 COACH CONSTRUCTION IN "00" RMC 01 36 52 OPEN PLATFORM COACHES MOD & PT MR 01 76 26 COACH CONSTRUCTION S #2104 RMC 03 40 19 PASSENGER CAR KITBASH NYO&W NORTHEASTERN RMC 03 85 08 COACH KIT ASSEMBLY JC MODELS MR 03 49 28 PASSENGER COACH ERIE 1860s CONSTRUCTION RR 04 43 83 COACH LW COMMUTER CONSTRUCTION RI MR 07 58 48 PASSENGER COACH OLD-STYLE MODEL PHOTO RR 03 37 141 COACH TO MATCH LIONEL PULLMANS CONST MR 02 50 50 PRIVATE CAR CONST MANSION ON RAILS MR 05 64 39 COACHES FOR "JOHN BULL" LOCO CONST C&AM RMC 04 58 33 PRIVATE CAR FOR YOUR PIKE CONSTRUCTION MR 02 51 50 COACHES - FIRST PASSENGER STOCK TO BUILD RR 10 32 415 PULLMAN SOLARIUM-LOUNGE CONSTRUCTION 1 MR 03 43 129 COMMUTER CAR BN MOD & PT MR 08 78 103 PULLMAN SOLARIUM-LOUNGE CONSTRUCTION 2 MR 04 43 184 CP COACH MOD & PT MR 02 75 25 PULLMAN SOLARIUM-LOUNGE CONSTRUCTION 3 MR 05 43 230 CZ & CIRCUS CAR KITBASH RMC 12 74 54 PULLMAN SOLARIUM-LOUNGE CONSTRUCTION 4 MR 06 43 276 D&RGW PASSENGER CAR MODEL PHOTOS FL 03 73 06 PULLMAN SOLARIUM-LOUNGE CONSTRUCTION 5 MR 07 43 322 DAY COACH CNJ OF 1880 CONSTRUCTION RR 08 50 80 READING COACHES BUILT FROM STD ATHEARNS MR 03 67 37 DEWITT CLINTON COACH SCRATCHBUILD RMC 01 55 37 RECLINING SEAT COACH DRAW B&O ROYAL BLUE RMC 02 36 49 DOUBLE DECK MU CAR CONSTRUCTION LI RMC 04 41 38 SHORTY COACH KITBASH RMC 11 80 81 EXCURSION CAR CONSTRUCTION FL 11 68 10 SLIM GAUGE CARRIAGE CONSTRUCTION RMC 09 61 40 FISH CAR KITBASH DEPT OF COMMERCE #3 RMC 05 87 48 STANDARD PASSENGER COACH (QLD TIME) CONS RR 03 46 77 FOIL & PLASTER TO SIMULATE STAIN STEEL MR 06 80 80 STREAMLINED COACH CONSTRUCTION RMC 08 48 15 HARRIMAN STEEL COACH CONSTRUCTION MR 03 59 42 STREAMLINED MANTUA CARS TO MU CARS RMC 06 58 25 HOSPITAL UNIT CAR CONSTRUCTION RR 09 45 109 WOODEN COACH CONSTRUCTION SOUTHERN RMC 11 36 19

February � 99� Model Railroading • � � • •.�. e�1B THE SOCIETY PAGE • ID ..,. WHO, WHAT, AND WHERE THEY ARE. <@l � II SUPPORT YOUR HISTORICAL SOCIETY-J OIN TODAY These are the active prototype historical societies of which we are aware. �� �

American Truck Historical Society llinois Central Historical Society Ontario & Western P.O. Box 59200, Dept. MRG, Birmingham, AL 35259. Annual Dues: Regular $15, Suslaining $20. ICHS Annual Dues: $2 1 .50 including NRHS $12.50 Bimonlhly magazine, $15. Membership Dept., c/o James Kubajak, 14818 Clifton subscription. Onl. & Weslern RY Hist. Soc. Inc., Park, Midlolhian, IL 60445. Box 713, Middlelown, NY 10940. Amtrak Historical Society Annual Dues: $15. Amlrak Hislorical Sociely, P.O. Box Illinois Terminal Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical 1019, St. Johns, Arizona 85936. Annual Dues: $10/$ 15 sust. IT RR Hist. Soc., c/o A. Gill Annual Dues: $25. PRR Tech. & Hist. Soc., Inc" Siepert, III, Cent. College, East Peoria, IL 61635. Box 389, Upper Darby, PA 19082. Ann Arbor Railroad Technical & Hist. Assoc. (also covers Michigan Norlhern and Tuscola & Illi nois Traction Society PRR Saginaw Bay), P.O. Box 51, Chesaning, M1 48616. c/o Dale Jenkins (Editor), Dept. MRG, 20209 E. 14th St. (Philadelphia Chapler, PRR T & HS), 137 Siockton Rd., Newslelier, $10. North, Independence, MO 64056; or James Yasinski Dept. MRG, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Quarterly (membership), 19 Sunsel Acres, Farmersville, IL magazine, $10. Anthracite Railiroads Historical Society 62533. Quarlerly newslelier, $15. (Central of New Jersey, Lackawanna, Lehigh & Hudson Pittsburgh, Shawmut & Northern Railroad River, Lehigh & New England, Lehigh Valley, Reading). Kansas City Southern Historical Society Historical Society Annual Dues: $20, newslelier, P.O. Box 519, Lansdale, P.O. Box 17815, Kansas Cily, MO 64134. Monthly RD 1, Box 361, Allred Sialion, NY 14803. Newslelier. newsletter, semi-annual magazine and free admission PA 19446-0519. Railroad Club of Chicago to convenlion and swap meets. $15. Baltimore & Ohio c/o Richard C. Young, P. O. Box 4920, Dept. MRG, Annual Dues: $18, foreign $30, magazine. B&O RRHS, Katy Railroad Historical Society Chicago, IL 60680. Monthly newslelier/magazine, P.O. Box 13578, Baltimore, MD 21203. (also covers Missouri Kansas & Texas Railroad). $20 (within 150 mi. of Chicago), $10 elsewhere. & Annual Dues: $15/regular, $13/under 18 or over 65, Railroad Club of Chicago Boston Maine $50/supporting. Quarterly magazine, the KATY FLYER Annual Dues: $25 US/$30 Canadian. B&MRRHS, Inc. 3737 W. Lyndale St., Dept. MRG, Chicago, IL 60647, and yearly hislorical calendar. c/o Roy V. Jackson II, c/o Membership Secrelary, P.O. Box 2936, Middlesex Newsletter, send SSAE for membership information. 732 Via Miramonle, Mesquite, TX 75150-3054. Essex, GMF Woburn, MA 01888-9998. Railway & Locomotive Historical Society Locomotives in Parks SIG Annual Dues: $15. Railway & Locomotive c/o H . Arnold Canadian National lines c/o Dick Nedrow, P.O. Box 50 1, Dept. MRG, Annual Dues: $25 sust. (US or Canadian). Covers CNR, Wilder, Treas., 46 Lowell Rd., Westford, MA 01886. Manchesler, WA 98353. Send SSAE for informalion. GT, CV, DWP, GTW and subsidiaries. Send #10 SSAE Reading for info-pack. In Canada, send 10: CN lines SIG, 112 Louisville & Nashville Annual Dues: $20. RCT & HS, c/o Robert l. Danner, Maplelon Dr., Winnipeg, MB R2P 1 C9. In U.S., send 10: Annual Dues: $12.50/$25 sust., $20 foreign/$250 life. P.O. Box 5143, Reading, PA 19612. CN lines SIG, RD Box 295, Alum Bank, PA L&N Hist. Soc., P.O. Box 17122, Louisville, KY 40217. 1, Rio Grande Southern Hist, & Tech. Society 15521-9658. Maryland & Pennsylvania Preserv, & Hist. Soc, P.O. Box 3358, Dept. MRG, La Mesa, CA 92044. Central Vermont Historical Society Annual Dues: $15/$25 contr. c/o Fred H. Voelcker, Jr" Quarlerly magazine, $6. Annual Dues: $15/$20 sust. Quarlerly newslelier. c/o 4-A Deepwaler Ct., Cockeysville, MD 21030, Rock Island John Haropulos, Secrelary, 1070 Belmonl Sireel, (301) 628·0735. SSAE for more information. Annual Dues: $10. Rock Island Tech. Soc" David J. Manchesler, NH 03104. LSSAE for furlher informalion. Milwaukee Road Engle, 8746 Norlh Troost, Kansas Cily, MO 64155. Annual Dues: $12/$24 sust. Milwaukee Road Raiifans Chesapeake & Ohio Rutland Railroad Technical Association, Inc, Assoc., c/o Wendell Murphy, 7504 W. Ruby Ave., Annual Dues: $16/$32 sust. C&O Hist. Soc., c/o Paul K. Larner, P.O. Box 158, St. Albans Bay,VT Milwaukee, WI 53218. Membership Officer, P.O. Box 79, Clifton Forge, 0548 1. VA 24422. Milwest Santa Fe Modeler (Milwaukee Road-lines West) Annual Dues: Chicago Burlington & Quincy Annual Dues: $18/$28 sust. Canada: $23/$33 sust. $10,newslelier. Ron Hamillon, Milwesl, 2506 S. W. Annual Dues: $17.50/$35 sust. Burlinglon Roule Hist. Other Nations: $28/$38 sust. Sanla Fe Modelers Fissure Loop, Redmond, OR 97756-9486. Soc., P. O. Box 456, LaGrange, IL 60525. Organization, 1704 Valley Ridge Rd., Norman, Chicago & Eastern Illinois Missabe Railroad Historical Society OK 73072. (Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range and predecessors). Annual Dues: $15/$25 sust. C&EI Hist. Soc., c/o Santa Fe Railway Historical Society, Inc. Annual Dues: $12.50/$20 sust. 719 Northland Avenue, Membership Chairman, P.O. Box 606, CrestWOOd, P.O. Box 92887, Dept. MRG, Long Beach, IL 60445. Stillwater, MN 55082. Quarterly magazine. CA 90809-2887. Quarterly magaZine, $12. Chicago & North Western Missouri & Arkansas Railroad Museum Shore line Interurban Annual Dues: $15.50. C&NW Hist. Soc., Lou Hamilton, (also covers Missouri & North Arkansas, Arkansas & Annual Dues: $12/$ 18 contr. Shore Line Interurban 1519 South Mohawk Drive, Roselle, IL 60172. Ozarks, and olhers), P.O. Box 44, Beaver, AR 72613. Hisl. Soc" P.O. Box 346, Chicago, IL 60690. Magazine, $10. Colorado Midland Society of Freight Car Historians Subscriplion: $10 a year. Colorado Midland Quarterly, Missouri Pacific (Includes Texas & Pacific) c/o David G. Casdorph, P.O. Box 1458, Monrovia, 1731 N. Cooper, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Annual Dues: $15/$20 susl./$23 foreign. Missouri CA 91017. Magazine (Freighl Cars Journal), $15. Pacific Hist. Soc" P.O. Box 187, Addis, LA 70710. The Conrail Historical Society Southeastern Railroad Technical Society Annual Dues: $15, $20 - Canada/Mexico, $30 - Monon (covers Atlantic Coasl line, Seaboard Air Line, and Overseas. P.O Box 1019, St. Johns, AZ 85936. Annual Dues: $10/$ 16 sust. Monon HH Hisl. & Tech. Seaboard Coasl Line), 4007 Paddlewheel Dr., Soc. Inc" c/o James Sirolher, Membership Chairman, Brandon, FL 33511. Quarterly magazine, $12. Duluth Missabe & Iron Range 3876 Kensington Dr., Lafayelie, IN 47905. Annual Dues: $7.50/$10 sust. Missabe Hist. Soc ., Southern 719 Norlhland Ave., Sliliwater, MN 55082. National Model Railroad Association Annual Dues: $15. Southern RY Hist. Soc" c/o B. F. Annual Dues: $22. NMRA Bulletin is published monthly. Roberls, P.O. Box 4094, Martinez, GA 30907. Early American Railroading Group National Model Railroad Association Inc" 4121 P.O. Box 101-Z, Allegan, MI 49010. Newslelier: $7.50. Cromwell Road, Chalianooga, TN 37421. Southern Pacific Annual Dues: $12.50/$18.75 susl./foreign. SP Hist. (615) 892-2846. East Broad Top & Tech. Soc., P.O. Box 11118, Santa Ana, CA 92711. (Friends of the ..), P.O. Box 551, Dept. MRG, National Rai lway Historical Society Riverside, MN 08075. Quarterly magazine, $20. Annual Dues: $10/$9 chap dues. Nalional Railway The Soo line + Annual Dues:L $16/$30 conlr. The Soo Line Hisl. & Hist. Soc., c/o N. W. Bowers, Vice President Member, East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Tech. Soc" c/o Michael Harrington, Treas" 3410 Annual Dues: $10. ET&WNC Railroad Hist. Soc., c/o P.O. Box 58153, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Kasten Ct., Middlelon, WI 53562. John R. Waite, 604 North Elevenlh Street, De Soto, New Haven Spokane, Portland & Seattle MO 63020. Newslelier. Annual Dues: $20/$30 susl. Treas./NHRHTA, Inc., Rolly Annual Dues: $10, foreign $15, sus!. $20. SPSRHS, Osmun/Membership Chairman, 13 Franklin SI., Norlh Erie Lackawanna 6824 191h W, $134, Tacoma, WA 98466. Annual Dues: $15. Erie Lackawanna Hist. Soc., c/o Dave Haven, CT 06473. Olesen, 116 Kelcham Road, Hackelistown, NJ 07840. Teen Association of Model Railroaders New York Central System Historical Society c/o John Reichel, 88 Whilmore SI., #201, Oakland, Fonda, Johnstown & Gloversville RR P.O. Box 745, Menlor, OH 44060. Quarterly magazine, CA 8461 1. Bimonlhly newslelier, $10. Annual Dues: $6, newslelier. Walt Danylak, 115 Upland $15. Road, Syracuse, NY 13207-1 1 19. Toledo Peoria & Western Nickel Plate Road Annual Dues: $121$ 15 conlr. TP&W Hist. Soc., 615 Great Northern Railway Annual Dues: $15. NPRHTS, P.O. Box 54027, Bullock SI" Eureka, IL 61530. Annual Dues: $1 7.50 susl./$35. Canada: $22/$25 1 sl Cincinnali, Ohio 45254. class. Olher nations $23/$32 air mail. GNRHS, 1781 Union Pacific Norfolk & Western Historical Society Annual Dues: $15/$30 sust. UPHS, c/o Membership Griffilh, Berkley, MI 48072. Annual Dues: $14/$16 Can., Mex. Norfolk & Western Secrelary, P.O. Box 5663, Arvada, CO 80005-0653. Gulf Mobile & Ohio Hist. Soc" 638 Jefferson St., Ashland, OH 44805. Annual Dues: $15. GM&O Hist. Soc., Inc., P.O. Box 463, Wabash Northern Pacific Railway Annual Dues: $9?$ 12.50 conlr. Wabash RR Hist. Soc ., Fairfield, IL 62837-0463. Annual Dues: $1 5/$30 sust. Duane D. Durr, Number 10 c/o Vance Lischer, Secretary, 535 Dielman Road, H.J, Heinz Special Interest Group 32nd Ave. NE, Fargo, ND 58102. St. Louis, MO 63132. c/o Bill Dippert, 2650 NW Robinia Ln., Dept. MRG, Northwestern Pacific Portland, OR 97229-4037. Quarlerly magazine, $15 per Western Maryland Annual Dues: $12.50, Norlhweslern Pacific RR Hist. Annual Dues: $18/$23 foreign. WMRRHS Inc., P.O. Box year ($6 10 NMRA members). Soc., P.O. Box 721 , Larkspur, CA 94939. 395, Union Bridge, MD 21791 .

12 • Model Railroading February 1991 Yo ur trek plan fo r the weekend... NEW YORK • ARIZONA Information: Russ Livingston, P.O. Box 720658, • Phoenix, AZ Orlando, FL 32872, (407) 275-7659 AlbanY, NY Event: Event: Empire & EasternlTOS Div. Spring Train Meet Sn3 Symposium ILLINOIS • Date: Date: Feb. 15-17, 1991, Noon, Friday to Noon, Sun. Mar. 10, 1991, 9 am to 3 pm Union, 1L Location: Location: Holiday Inn Airport East, 4300 E. Albany Polish Community Center, Event: Electroliner Festival to celebrate 50th Washington St. Washington Ave. Extension anniversary of first run of Electroliner Admission: Admission: $25 until 1/15/9 1 ; $30 after 1/15/9 1 $2 for adults, children under 12 free/adult Date: Feb. 9, 10, 1991, 9 am to dusk Information: Information: Jan Rons, 5436 E. Cambridge Ave., Jim Policastro, 373 May Ave., Location: lllinois Railway Museum, Olson Road Phoenix, AZ 85008, (602) 840-6243 Schenectady, NY 12303 Information: Greg Heier, lllinois Railway Museum, CALIFORNIA NORTH CAROLINA • P.O. Box 427, Union, IL 60172, (708) 35 1-6127 • Sacramento, CA High Point, NC Wauconda IL Event: Railfair '91 , Event: 0 Scale National Convention Event: Date: May 3-12, 1991 Lake County Model RRClub Spring OpenHouse Date: June 20-23, 1991 Date: Admission: Presale (call (916) 442-7827 or (916) Mar. 9 & 10, 1991, II am to 6 pm Location: Market Square Trade Show Center Location: 923-BASS): $8 for grounds only, $6 for RR Musical 107 S. Main St., rear entrance Information: Tom Smink, Jr., 5907 S. Sharon Dr., Admission: Revue, $ I 2.50 Joint, $25 for 5-day special grounds Free (Donations accepted) Raleigh, NC 27603 Information: only (May 6- 10) for adults; Children 5-12 are $4, Dennis Stanczak, (708) 397-9555 or • RHODE ISLAND $4, $7 and $12.50, respectively. On-Site (Limited (312) 248-328 1 after 6 pm Lincoln, RI availability): SIO for grounds only, $7 for RR INDIANA • Event: Musical Revue, SI7 Joint, S25 for 5-day special for Linle Rhody Division of NMRA Annual Spring Alexandria, IN adults; Children 5-12 are $5, $5, SI0 and $12.50, Model RR Show Event: Madison County Model Train Swap Meet Date: Mar. 10, 1991,9 am to 5 pm respectively. Date: Mar. 23, 1991 Location: Location: Calif. State RR Museum, Old Sacramento William M. Davies, Jr. Vocational/Technical Location: Madison County Fairgrounds, State Rd. 9 Information: Christina Ragsdale (9 16) 445-7387 School, Rt. 123 (Jencks Hill Rd.) Admission: S2, under 12 free Admission: $2 per adult, S5 per family, children under Sacramento, CA Information: Bert Borden, P.O. Box 4, Dunreith, IN 12 free with adult Event: Rail Fun in '91, Pacific Coast Region, 47337, (3 17) 987-9964 Information: Donald Collard, 38 King St., Johnston, NMRA, Annual Convention Indianapolis, IN RI 02919-4320, (401) 861-1879 Date: May 8- 12, 1991 Event: Naptown Model RR Swap Location: Red Lion Inn, Business-80 at Arden Way • TEXAS Date: Mar. 23, 1991, 10 am to 4 pm Admission: Regular full fare, $45 Longview, TX Location: Beech Grove Benedictine Center, 1402 Information: Ed Pultz, P.O. Box 215177, Event: Greater East Texas Train Society Annual Southern Ave., Beech Grove Sacramento, CA 95821, (916) 666-05 13 Longview Train Show Admission: $2 for adults, $3 for fa mily Date: Mar. 2, 3, 1991, IOamt05pm San Mateo, CA Information: Carl Tomamichel, 222 S. 1 1th St., Location: Event: First 0 Scale West Meet Old Jaycee Frgmds., Exhibit Bldg., Jaycee Dr. Beech Grove, IN 46 107, (317) 786-1 183. Admission: Date: Feb. 9, 10, 1991,9 am to noon, I pm to 5 pm $3 per person, $5 per family KENTUCKY Information: (Sat.), 9 am to 3 pm (Sun.) • Jay Tatum, GElTS Show, c/o 1's Custom Location: San Mateo County Fairgrounds, 25th and Louisville, KY Trains, P.O. Box 2543, Longview,TX 75606, (903) Delaware Sts. Event: 1991 N-Scale Convention East 236-7360 Admission: Date: June 18-23, 1991 $10 for fa milies (includes spouse and • VIRGINIA children under 16) Location: Louisville Commonwealth Convention Vienna, VA Information: Send LSSAE to 0 Scale West, P.O. Center, 221 4th Ave. Event: Nonhem Virginia Model RRers Open House Box 5026 1, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Information: Michael Langford, 9140 Trelawney Date: Feb. 16, Mar. 16, 1991, I pm to 5 pm COLORADO Court, Cincinnati, OH 4525 1, (5 1 3)521-8143 • Location: 23 1 Dominion Rd. (Washington & Old Denver, CO • MASSACHUSETTS Dominion RR Station at Ayr Hill Rd.) Event: Mountains of Fun in '91, NMRA National West Springfield, MA Admission: Donations accepted Convention Event: Amherst Railway Society's Annual Big RR Information: Call (703) 938-5 157 Tuesday evenings Date: June 30-July 6, 1991 Hobby Show or on day of open house Location: Marriott City Center Hotel, 170 I Date: Feb. 9 & 10, 1991, \0 am to 5 pm WASHINGTON California St. Location: Better Living Center, Eastern States • Admission: Basic registraton: $65; $75 after Mar. Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave. Spokane, WA Event: 31, 1991 Admission: $4 for adults, $1 for chiIdren under 12, Spokane Model Engineers 15th Annual Swap Information: P.O. Box 31002, Aurora, CO 8004 1 under 5 free Meet and Model Train Show Date: • FLORIDA Information: Robert A. Buck, 8 Bacon St., Warren, Feb. 10, 1991, 10 am to 4 pm Location: Sheraton-Spokane Hotel Bradenton, FL MA 01083, (413) 436-53 18 Admission: $2 per person, free for children under 12 Event: Sarasota Model RR Club Open House MICHIGAN • Information: Bruce Lochhead, N. 1617 FaIT Road, Date: Feb. 23, 24, 1991, lOam to 5 pm (Sat.), 10 Bridgeport, MI Spokane, W A 99206, (509) 924-93 13 am to 4:00 pm(Sun.) Event: Saginaw River Valley RR Club Mid­ Location: 6730 15th St., East Old US 31 Michigan Modeler's Expo & Swap Meet • WISCONSIN Admission: Free Date: Mar. 23, 24, 1991, lO am to 9 pm (Sat.), lO am West Bend, WI Information: Don Freeman, 4821 Palm Aire Dr., to 6 pm (Sun.) Event: Kettle Moraine Ballast Scorchers RR Club 8th Sarasota, FL 34243, (813) 355-8948 Location: Bridgepon-Spaulding Middle School, Annual Open House Clearwater, FL 3675 Southfield Dr. Date: Mar. 10, 1991, IO am to 5 pm Event: St. Valentine's RR Swap Meet Admission: Adults $2, family $5 Location: West Bend Recreation Center, 724 Elm St. Date: Feb. 23, 24, 1991 Information: Michael Hastedt, 6085 Bell Rd., Birch Admission: $1.50 adults, $1 senior citizens, $.50 under 12 Location: Boatyard Village Pavillion, 16100 Run, MI 48415, (5 17) 777-8672 Information: Don Wick, 242 S. 7th Ave., West Bend, WI 53095, (414) 338-602 1 Fairchild Dr. • NEBRASKA Admission: $1 per person, under 12 free Lincoln, NE • CANADA Information: Fred Harriman, Model RR General Event: Lincoln Area Model RR Club & NMRA Brantford, Ontario Store, 16100 Fairchild Dr., E-I04, Semi-Annual Lincoln/Omaha Area Modular RR Event: Trainshow '91 sponsored by Western Ontario Clearwater, FL 34622, (813) 530-3012 Show & Swap Meet Division, Niagara Frontier Region, NMRA Orlando, FL Date: Mar. 23, 1991, 9 am to 5 pm Date: Feb. 3, 1991, II am to 4 pm Event: Central Florida RR Modelers 4th Semi­ Location: State Fair Park Exposition Bldg. Location: Nonhpark High School (next to Gretzky Annual Train Show & Sale Admission: Adult $3, under 12 $1, tables $10 Complex) Date: May 18, 1991, 9 am to 3:30 pm Information: Bruce Michaelson, 7909 A St., Admission: $2 per person, children free Location: Cen. Rorida Fair Grnds.,4603 W. Colonial Lincoln, NE 685 10, (402) 488-2304 or Dick Ryker, Information: Gord King, 90 Prospect St., Port Dover, Admission: Adults $2.50, under 12 free 1550 Mayfair Dr., Omaha, NE, (402) 330- 1556 Ontario, Canada NOA I N I , (5 I 9) 583-3204

February 1991 Model Rail roading • 13 Computer Applications in Model Railroading

by Larry J. PuckeH CADRAIL

his month we're introducing a new programs store the lines and circles as location on the layout just like using a feature, "Computer Applications in mathematical functions. Th is means that compass or template. Next CADRAIL asks ModelT Railroading." The focus of this col­ other mathematical procedures can be car­ you what radius you want. Let's say you umn will be to: I) provide in-depth reviews ried out on these stored images. For exam­ enter 25.55" ; CAD RAIL draws a 51.10" - of shareware and commercially available ple, a CAD program can calculate dis­ diameter circle that you can manipulate software, 2) give you a place where you tances and other dimensions, elevations, until you click on a point on that circle to can share your programs with others in the grades, etc. It can also zoom in on any sec­ finalize its position. CADRAIL then asks hobby, and 3) act as an open forum for tion of the track plan without any loss of you how many degrees the circle should your questions and comments on any issue accuracy or resolution. For our purposes it be. For a half-circle that's a 1800 curve. related to the use of computers in model is possible to zoom in on sections of the Just think, you'll be able to design curves railroading. plan and print it out at up to full size. That with any radius you want, even decimal So if there is a piece of software you'd makes it theoretically possible to print out radii, and without any guesswork or inaccu­ like reviewed, a program that you'd like to sections of a layout full size and use it as a racies! share with others, or if you have one of template to lay track! To design a trackplan I started by draw­ those impossible-to-solve problems, I want Now for the best part! How often have ing my 12' x 17' layout room. Next I to hear from you. Let me point out that I'm you drawn a track plan only to find out that added all the curves, then joined them with a computer user just like you. I've written a grade was too steep? With CADRAIL straight sections of track. Then I added the a fe w programs (see the SWITCHER arti­ this problem is a thing of the past. Two yards, turntables and structures. Finally, I cle in the October 1990 Model Railroad­ fu nctions, stationing and elevation, make it added the outline of the benchwork. At ing), but I'm not a programer. If I can't possible to control grades as the layout is each step along the way, I saved the plan answer your questions I'll try to find some­ designed. In stationing you define points as a new file, just in case I changed my one who can. on a track plan, such as the beginning and mind and wanted to start over again at that We're going to start things off with a end of a grade and the program calculates point. Sounds a lot like the way we do it review of a great piece of software that I the length of that section of track. Then with pencil and paper, doesn't it? . think will eventually revolutionize the way using elevation, you tell the program the Okay, what about the drawbacks? CAD we design layouts. Many of us spend almost elevation of the starting station and either programs are complex, and therefore take a as much time designing our layouts as we the elevation at the last station or the lot of time to learn how to make the most do building them. And once we're finished desired grade. If the ending elevation is use of them. Also, I would strongly (assuming one ever is), we start designing entered, CADRAIL calculates the grade encourage you to get a mouse if you don't another one, or move and have to start over and the elevations of intermediate points have one. It is possible to work without anyhow. Also, as we do our designing we for you. If the grade is given, CAD RAIL one, but not really practical. In addition, it are constantly making false starts, mid­ calculates the elevations at stations you may take more time to design a layout course corrections and refinements. have assigned along that section of track. using a CAD program. But once the basic Wouldn't it be great to be able to do all To my knowledge, no other program has plan is developed you can go back and this with a computer program where early this extremely useful fe ature. Also, modify it over and over again without hav­ versions can be stored on disks, and new because CADRAIL keeps track of the ing to redraw the whole thing, or erase track alignments can be tried without lengths of stationed sections, you'll know what you've already done. And the use of destroying the whole track plan? Well, in advance how much track to buy for your pre-defined objects, such as switches, such a program does exist! I'm referring to layout. yards, curves of diffe rent radii, bridges, CADRAIL, a computer-aided-design Another useful feature for model rail­ etc., can add flexibility, speed and accu­ (CAD) program written by a model rail­ roaders is the way curves are drawn. First racy to your track planning. roader for designing layouts. you select the option to draw a circle from CADRAIL comes with a library of plans First of all, let me explain that a CAD either a point on the circle or from the and figures that can be merged into your program is different from a paint program. radius. When you start with the radius track plan. These include reverse loops, Instead of storing images as bitmaps, CAD method, you click on the desired radius dogbane loops, figure eights, switches and

� 4 • Model Railroading February � 99� yards. They can be rotated, flipped, and you use will fit through a mail slot in a then copied to any location on your devel­ door. Otherwise the parcel has to be picked oping track plan. Or better yet, you can up at the local post office. If your floppy OUT OF THE create and save your own figures for future was returned unopened it was because I ���- LITTER BOX use. didn't make it to the post office in time. One problem with the figures and the Finally, format your floppy! In addition sample track plans is that they were devel­ to the fact that the guy/gal at the other end by A. Kitt Basher This column is devoted enlirely to oped with feet as the basic unit. Now, I shouldn't have to do it for you, it will guar­ "tips and tricks" of the trade. Any tidbit think in terms of inches: 24" radii, 2" par­ antee that the floppy will be formatted of injrJrmation to make the hobby more allel track spacing, 5" elevation, 12" grid properly for your disk drive and will ef ficient alld fl ln qualifies. spacing, etc. Because of the difference in ensure that you don't send a defective disk. units I couldn't merge the supplied figures Low-density floppies formatted on a high­ Cheap Sidewalks and Roads into my track plan. To get around this density drive may not be reliably read by I have not been satisfied with the com­ problem I simply rescaled the figures, mul­ another machine. mercially produced sidewalks and roads. tiplying the x, y coordinates by 12 to con­ Now that you k.now the proper way to do My solution has been to use the floor vert feet to inches. However, the figure­ it, the offer of free copies of SWITCHER covering that in earlier days we called scaling routine has a limit of ten as a multi­ still stands. While we're on the subject of linoleum but is now called "sheet plier, so you first have to scale up by three, SWITCHER, several readers wrote indicat­ vinyl." It comes in 6' and 12' widths so then by four, to get the full 12" to the foot. ing they had converted the program to there is an abundant supply of scrap available. The pattern or color is of no When scaling up, the figures sometimes Commodore 64 BASIC; one was planning importance as you will be using the scoot off the screen unpredictably. These to run it on a Mac; and another is planning underside. on converting it to Turbo Pascal. I'll can be retrieved by scaling the screen up to To make sidewalks I spray paint the update you on the Mac version later. In a a very large size and moving the figure vinyl a cement gray and use a sharp #4 future issue, Model Railroading will run a back into the image area. If you're going to pencil to lay out the joints. You can also Commodore 64 version done by lames and work in inches I'd go ahead and convert all add a crack or two with the pencil. the figures and re-save them under differ­ lim Kantor. Two other readers have also The procedure for cement is the same ent names. If you're willing to work in offered help for Commodore 64 users. If as for the sidewalks. Asphalt roads are you're interested contact either Henry decimal feet (e.g., 3" = 0.25 fe et) you're in usually not black but some shade of business. The developer, Tom Holtman, is Stankowski, 25 1 Knowlton St., Stratford, black/gray unless you have a newly planning on adding spiral easements and CT 06497-573 1 or David Correia, NVMR, built road. I have had some success by output to plotters, and welcomes sugges­ 23 1 Dominion Rd., Vienna, VA 22 1 80. spraying the "road" black and then tions from users on improvements. I've After the SWITCHER article was pub­ overspraying with gray. A black mark­ suggested to Tom that he also rescale these lished I found a couple of errors in the data ing pen will color the areas that have figures in future versions. initialization subroutine which prevent it recently been "patched.' The current version of CADRAIL will from working, but fortunately won't pre­ Eli L. Rantanes print only to IBM- or Epson-compatible vent the program from running successfully. Clinton, OH printers and does not support Hercules The errors are the same in both versions of graphics drivers. Tom stands behind his the program so I'll just give you the line Another Method for Streets product with a money-back guarantee that numbers for Version 2: Instead of molding streets and high­ ways out of plaster, I found some gray has only been used once (the guy had a 740 IF CK$="Y" GOTO 760 ELSE 750 baseboard molding (used in many com­ Hercules card). CADRAIL is available 770 FOR 1= 1 TO 2 mercial buildings). Trimmed down to only for PC compatibles having at least 800 NEXT K the desired width (21 scale feet across 540K ram and DOS 2.0 or higher. At 810 NEXT 1 for my streets), the rubber provides a You might also have noticed that the $49.95 this is probably one of the best bar­ solid street base 1/8" thick. Since my variable C$(45) is not used in the program. gains in a CAD program available, espe­ streets parallel tracks, I built up one side It was left over from an earlier version of cially for model railroaders. To order with ballast and butted the other side the program. That's all for this session. CADRAIL or to request more information against a sidewalk. Next time we'll look at another CAD pro­ write CAD RAIL, 4242 Roma NE, Albu­ The rubber baseboard molding was querque, NM 87 108. gram, Modelcad. Until then, stay on the airbrushed dark gray to simulate much­ right track and don't run out of steam. used asphalt, and yellow lines and white Shareware Etiquette Send your comments, questions, programs, street corner markings were applied Based on the response to my offer in the and requests for copies of SWITCHER to: with decals. When the rubber street was October issue to provide free copies of the Larry Puckett, 96 18 Dublin Dr., Manassas, positioned on the layout, a .040 x .040 SWITCHER program, I have a few com­ VA 221 10. styrene strip was layered underneath to ments on ways that you can make it easier If you submit a shareware program for create a very slight rise in the center of on people who volunteer to provide copies review in this column please indicate the roadway. With a little bit of Grimy of their programs. First, when you are whether or not you are willing to provide Black weathering, the street looks like it requested to send a floppy disk, go out and copies for interested readers and the condi- was put down several years ago. The buy a decent mailer at your local computer tions for that exchange. 1l molding is inexpensive and available from most building supply companies. store. These are inexpensive, especially made to protect your floppy, and can easily Software Producers: If you would C. David Litzenburg be reused fo r the return tri p if proper like Model Railroading to review your Herndon, VA postage and a return address label are software in this column please send the included. I was amazed at the variety of software and any promotional material Send us your "tricks of the trade. " ways people stuffed disks into envelopes, to Larry Puckett, 96 18 Dublin Dr., We' /I pay $10 for each idea we print. bags, cardboard, etc., to mail them to me. Manassas, V A 22 1 10. Any materials Write to "Liller Box," Model Rail­ Second, when sending requests (at least received will be considered as gratis, roading Magazine. AIII1: Liller Box, to me), DO NOT send it certified, but DO unless otherwise specified. Thank you. 2929 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205. include stamps. And, make sure the mailer

February 1991 Model Railroading • 1 5 Bangor & Aroostook Mechanical Reefers by George Melvin

Photos by the author unless otherwise indicated

BAR 11023 from 1967 order, showing peaked and ribbed roof. In original paint, with black ends and silver roof. South Portland, ME, March 1, 1970. Herman Shaner photo, George Melvin collection

or a time, I have gathered photos and fresh potatoes began to locate in Maine's to processors outside the county, but the data on the Bangor & Aroostook's Aroostook County, the state's major argri­ increasing demand for french fries and smallF fleet of mechanical reefers, assuming cultural region, and Bangor & Aroostook's potato puffs as well as other fresh frozen they would all be gone soon. This short major service area. Prior to their develop­ vegetables made processing in the growing history of the famous potato-haulers ment, all potatoes left the growing region region a logical step. mechanical reefer fleet will not end with as "seed stock" for planting in other areas, By 1960, two plants, Tater-State in the obituary ...not just yet! or "table stock" for, you guessed it, the Washburn and Birds Eye in Caribou, were In the late 1950s, plants for processing dinner table. Some of the latter grade went in operation loading cars from the Fruit

""'16 • Model Railroading February ""'199""'1 Growers Express pool. Early mechanicals, such as the FGEX 10000, BREX 5000 or WFEX 8000 series cars, all early 50' 1 mechanicals, began to show up in cuts of BAR ice reefers, dwarfing the old 40' low­ roof ice cars. At its peak in about 1970, IBAR five processing plants were in operation in the area; those already mentioned as well 1 10. 7 as ones in Presque Isle, Easton and Fort Fairfield, the latter operated by the A&P r· grocery chain. In addition to potatoes, peas were also processed by A&P and Birds BAR 107, shown six months old. Only class to have large lettering on sheet Eye. metal plate. Orange sides and roof, black ends. Notice dirt accumulation on As was always Bangor & Aroostook's sister car 142 at right, around mechanical unit, in just six months! Richmond, lot, geographic isolation and distinctive ME, Jan. 18, 1964. customer demands for equipment made owning their own mechanicals "the only way to go." At this time, a long-running relationship with Pacific Fruit Express evi­ denced itself once more. For many years, BAR's ice reefers had been leased to PFE each spring as the slowdown in the potato rush coincided with the start of the produce rush out west. This kept the BAR's reefers busy nearly all year, with some slack time in the fall to clean and make repairs prior to a new potato-shipping season. To a lesser extent, PFE reefers were also loaded on the BAR 11232 from last order, two years old and still quite clean. Built with BAR if demand merited. screened access door, no cover over thermometer but otherwise like previous 1970 order. Waterville, ME, August 1972. In 1963, BAR received its first mechani­ cals, 50 cars tacked on an order for 1,000 cars by PFE to Pacific Car & Foundry. Numbered 100-149, they were visually identical to PFE' s class R 70-13 cars, although differing in interior dimensions because of additional insulation. As men­ tioned earlier, BAR's customers required a somewhat different, although state-of-the­ art, car. PFE's cars would usually be required to keep their loads in a fresh state whereas the BAR cars would be required to maintain a temperature of 0° Fahrenheit for a frozen load.

In the next seven years, six more orders ... �\. were placed with PC&F, each one closely BAR 306, one of 15 cars converted to RBL class for French's mustard service. resembling a concurrent order for PFE Mechanical units were removed, but fuel tanks, thermometers and other fea­ cars. By 1971, a total of 356 cars were in tures remained. Northern Maine Junction, ME, March 9, 1990.

Bangor & Aroostook Mechanical Reefers: 1963 to Present

Capacity Road Inside Inside Outside Extreme Door Cubic Lbs. Date Quantity Numbers Length Height Length Height Width Capacity (000) Built Quantity 1989

94-99 50' 0" 8' 10" 63'8" 15' 1" 9' 3970 132 1964 6 2 100- 149 (A) 49' 9" 8' 9" 63'8" 15' 1" 8' 3839 132 1963 50 47 150-249 (B) 50' 0" 8' 10" 63'8" 15' 1" 9' 3970 132 1964 100 7 250-299 50' 0" 8' 10" 63' 8" 15' 1" 9' 3970 132 1965 50 7 1 1000- 1 1049(C) 50' 0" 8' 11" 63' 9" 14' 9" 9' 4022 132 1967 50 6 11100-11 149 50' 0" 9'0" 63'9" 14' 10" 9' 4050 131 1970 50 I 11200-11249 50' 0" 9'0" 63'9" 14' 10" 9' 4050 132 1970 50 0 356 70 NOTES: All cars built by Pacific Car & Foundry A. Built as pan of PFE order for class R70- 13. B. 300-3 14 cars converted to RBL class taken from this group in 1977. C. First order built without roofwalks.

February 1991 Model Railroading • 17 A end detail on BAR 303 showing mechanical unit A end detail on BAR 162 showing access door for removed for conversion to RBL class. Notice louvers are mechanical unit. Thermometer over right axle. Partition deleted on door where door comes behind handgrabs on between car interior and mechanical unit, also an ladder. Screened doors eliminated this problem. Northern improved Dreadnaught design, is behind rivet strip. Maine Junction, ME, March 9, 1990. Northern Maine Junction, ME, March 9, 1990.

Door detail on BAR 162. Note angled door closure bars, Door detail on BAR 139, from first order of cars. Note changed to straight bars with 1967 orders. Northern "LD" symbol applied off-center on repainted cars. North­ Maine Junction, ME, March 9, 1990. ern Maine Junction, ME, March 9, 1990.

Fuel tank detail on BAR 162; two 200-gallon tanks strad­ A end detail of BAR 139. Note thermometer above left dled the center sill. Northern Maine Junction, ME, March axle. Northern Maine Junction, ME, March 9, 1990. 9, 1990.

� B • Model Rail roading February � 99� service, all delivered in the then current ice reefer color scheme of medium orange with black lettering. During this period, an overgrown set of reporting marks (20" numbers and 30" initials) overshadowed the 42" BAR shield herald on the opposite end of the cars. The first order only had these painted on a sheet metal plate attached to the cars' ribs; a common prac­ tice also on other roads which tried to avoid draping their heralds over the ribs of their newer exterior posted cars. Perhaps they wished the smooth-sided cars would BAR 99 from the 94-99 series built in 1964 and painted in current scheme in remain in favor for their advertising mer­ August 1989. Has screened rather than louvered access door. Most cars bear its! One point had been apparent to the term "Mechanical Refrigeration" rather than "Mechanical Refrigerator," com­ BAR people from the start; mechanical mon on PFE cousins. Searsport, ME, June 16, 1990. reefers get dirty fast on the end with the refrigeration unit (A end). Thus, the paint scheme was reversed on one side, keeping the billboard lettering away from the A end on both sides. Some early cars may have been repainted once in this scheme but the BAR's blue and white logo with new white lettering was initiated in 1971 before these cars were due for shopping. A few cars received a yellow version of this scheme, as on car 11138 pictured here, but the majority received a dark gray scheme with white lettering, beginning about 1979. In 1977, the R.T. French Company, makers of French's mustard, had a plant in BAR 100, their first mechanical reefer, shown in paint applied in October Washburn and required insulated boxcars 1'981. This was the only class with a diagonal panel roof and smooth 8' door. for their product. Fifteen cars from the Northern Maine Junction, ME, March 9, 1990. 1964 group were put through the BAR's Derby, ME, shop. The refrigeration unit was removed, and interior modifications were made. The cars were reclassed as RBLs, insulated boxcars, and defined by BAR as bunkerless reefers. Taken from the 150-249 series, they were renumbered 300- 314 and received a boxcar red version of the reefer paint scheme. This set them apart visually from the reefers and also ordinary boxcars· which were being painted bright red. A Bangor & Aroostook equipment sum­ mary for January I, 1983, shows 326 of the original 356 cars sti 11 on the property; 15 now in the 300 RBL class and 15 retired BAR 141, another car in first order but showing B end detail. Painted Septem­ (damage and wreck victims). The key ber 1981. Roofwalk removed but hand brake remains in high position. North­ phrase here is "on the property," as me­ ern Maine Junction, ME, August 20, 1988. chanical reefer loading on the BAR ceased about 1985. A visitor to their headquarters at Northern Maine Junction, near Bangor, would have found strings of mechanicals stored on the same tracks idle ice reefers had also occupied a few years before. The "reefer shop," built new in 1967 to service the then-growing fleet, was converted to a general running repair facility. In 1985, the lease expired on the 1970- built cars and they were soon gone from the pages of the Equipment Register; the last cars acquired became the first cars dis­ posed of. Three years went by with the remainder BAR 162, from 1964 orders, has a peaked and ri bbed roof and 9' paneled of the fleet in limbo. Two events in 1988 door. Built June 1964, painted September 1981. Right side view.

February 1991 Model Rail roading • 19 brought changes in the fleet; both good news and bad news for the freight car enthusiast but good news in both cases for the railroad. First, a deal was struck with Helm Equipment to trade about 60 cars from the 1964, 1965 and 1967 groups for four ex-Missouri Pacific GP38s; more use­

ful than mechanical reefers, to be sure I Then, a highway move of fresh potatoes was won over to BAR rails when Penob­ scot Foods in Belfast began receiving fresh potatoes in crates from their warehouse in Washburn to Searsport, where a six-mile truck haul completed delivery to their pro­ cessing plant in Belfast, not on the Bangor & Aroostook tracks. While only a fe w cars a week, this is a victory for BAR; to be back hauling potatoes, and it secures a pur­ pose for a few of their mechanical reefers. BAR 196, another from 1964 cars, is rusted from years in storage but is back in As of September, 1990, 16 mechanicals service for Penobscot Foods movement. Right side view, shows screened are being maintained in service, some of access door. Millinocket, ME, August 18, 1989. which are being shopped and receiving the company's current dark green and white paint scheme (see photo of car 99). At least six have been repainted. Forty cars are for sale with the balance held for retirement and disposition. During the winter of 1989-90, several dozen loads of processed potatoes were loaded by McCain Foods near Presque Isle to points off the BAR. This business is expected again this season but the BAR has no plans to use its own mechanicals off line, according to Marvin McBreairty, their Chief Mechanical Officer. Cars from Fruit Growers Express and Burlington Northern Fruit Express will be used again this year. One other use for a mechanical reefer is made each December. Since 1976, the company has operated a passenger special just before Christmas to extend holiday BAR 11130 from the first 1970 order, shown in original paint. Note billboard greetings to its employees and present each lettering is on the wrong end of the right side to avoid dirt from mechanical family with a Christmas turkey. Called the unit. View shows flat tapered and ribbed roof, originally painted aluminum. "Turkey Train," a mechanical reefer trav­ Note door lettering, dimensional da.ta and repack panel similar to PFE styles. els with the business cars, carrying the South Portland, ME, April 1979. frozen turkeys!

first 1970 order, in short-lived orange version of the blue/white logo paint scheme, applied to this car in May 1977. Northern Maine Junction, ME, September 28, 1978. Wa rren Calloway photo, George Melvin collection.

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The 1980 Turkey Train utilized a freshly painted and specially decorated car from the 150-299 series to deliver frozen turkeys to employees. Brownville, ME, December 14, 1980. G. D. Marson photo, George Melvin collection.

Perhaps the events on this small railroad will be mirrored elsewhere to reflect the status of the mechanical reefer fleet nation­ wide and these cars won't follow their ice­ age brethren to extinction from the coun­ try's freight trains. An in-depth study of modeling the BAR mechanical fleet wi II appear in a future issue. A note of appreciation goes out to the following people who helped make this article possible: Jerry Angier, co-author with Herb Cleaves of Bangor & Aroostook: The Maine BAR 204 in fresh gray paint, angle shows Hydro-Cushion underframe, stan­ Railroad (Flying Yankee Enterprises, 1986). Marvin McBreairty, Chief Mechani­ dard equipment on all BAR mechanicals. Left side view. South Portland, ME, cal Officer of the Bangor & Aroostook April 1979. Railroad, and Paul Westin, former resident of Aroostook County and expert on most things Bangor & Aroostook. Recommended Reading If this article has piqued your interest in further study of mechanical reefer cars, see The Great Yellow Fleet, by John H. White (Golden West, 1986). A good description of the design and construction of mechani­ cals is found here. The January 1988 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman contained an excellent article entitled "PFE's Mechanical Reefers," by Tony Thompson; a thorough BAR 303, one of 15 cars "de-mechanicaled" for French's mustard service, study of Pacific Fruit Express cars dating painted in this boxcar red scheme and reclassed to RBL in 1977. Northern from 1957. 11. Maine Junction, ME, March 9, 1990.

February 1991 Model Railroading • 21 " Photos by the author unless' otheiwise indicated

he automobile industry is a complex ton of automobile frames stacked on their built to a height and size to match the array of factories. Independent manu­ ends. shape of the autoframe and location of the facTturers of everything from shock The Santa Fe's use of these 52' gondo­ structural member. The autoframes were absorbers to batteries, engine plants, glass las, still with their wood sides and floor, stacked on end. Then they were tilted plants, frame manufacturers and body seems to have been an expedient. Auto­ approximately 25 to 30 degrees from the stamping plants all contribute parts to final frame designs changed every few years - vertical to rest against the "A" frame buffer. assembly sites. The industry is like a vast or a new customer with different auto­ On the floor were a series of tie-downs. matrix of supporting locations throughout frames was found - necessitating the These might be semipermanent wood this country and overseas. redesign of the holding apparatus. The chocks and a securing wood beam. Or it In the early years the manufacturing Santa Fe's open-top composite War Emer­ might be chains attached through openings process was concentrated in Michigan and gency Gons were simple cars to modify. in the floor to the hooks on the steel under­ northern Ohi·o. Following World War TI, When modified, the cars were placed in frame of the gon. the auto manufacturers began to disperse captive service with motor car manufactur­ At the opposite end from the vertical their assembly plants more widely so that ers. The cars would hustle one way with support assembly was a cross member that the completed cars rolled out of a plant autoframes from the Midwest to assembly swiveled. This apparatus was pulled against near major markets. Plants sprang up iri plants along the route and back again for the stack of autoframes and secured with Los Angeles, Texas and Kansas City. But added loads. two long rods to the bulb angle at the top the major elements of the cars continued to of the gon sides. This provided the neces­ be manufactured in the upper Midwest. Interior Modifications sary security against a shifting load. These territories were served by the The ATSF seems to have taken to heart Santa Fe Railroad along with its competi­ the rule: "The customer is always right." AlSF Autoframe Gans tors. The ATSF, which had had a hearty The gondolas were modified to customers' We can decipher some of the history of business of transporting assembled autos specific requirements. The Chrysler and the Santa Fe autoframe gondolas, using the since the 1920s, was quick to accommodate Ford Motor Companies defined their needs Official Railway Equipment Registers and the need to transport components, including by supplying the dimensions of the auto­ the Santa Fe Railroad photos. (Santa Fe autoframes, to dispersed assembly plants. frames. The shop added braces and tie­ photo files are resident at the California As automobiles - and their compo­ downs to the gondolas to secure the specific State Railroad Museum Library in Sacra­ nents - grew in size after World War. II style of autoframe. mento, CA and available from some mem­ what had been a boxcar commodity was A vertical assembly, somewhat resem­ bers of the Santa Fe Modelers Organiza­ now outsized. New means were needed to bling an "A" frame from the side, was tion.) From this information we can get these awkward pieces to their destina­ added inside one end of the car. At the top reasonably duplicate the operation of the tion. The Santa Fe found a convenient new of the assembly was a crosspiece with Santa Fe's autoframe gons. car in their composite War Emergency buffer board. Th is buffer matched sor.·,e The Ga-6 l s were 200 cars built in 1943 Gondolas from Pullman, their Ga-6l s. The structural member of the autoframe and to the A.A.R. War Emergency design for Topeka, Kansas shops of the ATSF modi­ provided the resting place. 52' 6" IL mill gondolas. A companion set fied some of these gons to haul autoframes. Each autoframe had some distinctive of 200 gars, Ga-63s, came from GATe. Loaded, these cars resembled an open car- characteristics. Thus the buffer board was The cars were composite wood and steel

22 • Model Railroading February � 99� _ ... -- - Ph oto courtesy of Ca lifornia State Railroad Museum Library, A T&SF Collection construction, specifically to save steel plate required for other war production needs. Thus the cars were a throwback to an earlier era in appearance. The Santa Fe, unlike most roads, kept the wood sides well into 1950s and they were fodder for the auto­ frame modifications. The ORER indicates that Ga-61 auto­ frame gons began to appear in the first quarter of 1952 with 26 cars in the April issue. However, records for car modifica­ tions are seldom complete. A Ga-6 1 at the California Trolley Museum at Perris, CA, displays a placard indicating the car was placed in auto frame serv ice in 1948. According to the ORER, the block of Ga- 61 s for autoframe service grew to 83 in 1954. The cars were removed from this service in 1962.

During the autoframe service, the cars were given the block of numbers 176650- 176733, though the top numbers varied with the number of cars in operation during a given reporting quarter. I � Ph oto courtesy of Ca lifornia State Railroad Museum Library, AT&SF Collection

February � 99� Model Railroadil1g • 23 used in the Santa Fe autoframe gon. The gon kits come with and without pre­ painted simulated wood interiors. In this proj­ ect the version with an interior, Kit #5. 1, is used. The necessary decals are included, but trucks are separate. The kit sells for $27 with interior or $23 without. They are available from Sunshine Models, Box 3054, Salinas, CA 93912. Add $2 shipping and applicable California sales tax. The eighty autoframes, sufficient for the load on a Santa Fe autoframe gon, are available from I.J.M. Railroad Enterprises, P.O. Box 1273, Elgin, IL 60121. They sell for $7.50 plus $1.00 shipping and applica­ ble Illinois sales tax. To construct the gondola simply follow the Sunshine instructions. No modifications are necessary. Complete the painting of the car, decal and weather. Remember, how­ ever, the car was repainted the ATSF oxide red when converted to autoframe service. Photo by M.D. McCarter The major steps of the modification entail creating the assemblies which The block of cars was later broken down frames. While the cars were not plentiful, secured the autoframes during transit, then into subsets denoting assignment to a par­ due to their restricted service, they were not installing the autoframes. The J.J.M. instruc­ ticular manufacturer's service. For exam­ uncommon. An accompanying shot of tions contain several examples of how to ple, the October, 1955 ORER notes four Detroit, Toledo and Ironton 7062 is one of load autoframes in a variety of freight cars. groups of cars with non-exclusive numbers. a block of 107 cars in autoframe service in However, we will provide guidance on the The block of 176650- 176733 contained 38 1972. The cars, built in 1941, were 50-ton specific installation in a Oa-6 1. cars. In addition, it notes two blocks total­ cars with a 41' 6" lL. The project is relatively simple. The Sun­ ing 37 cars - 176661-176677 and 176714- In 1948 all but two of the original block shine kit goes together in a couple of hours 1276733. An additional subset of 17668 1- of 200 DT&I cars had been modified to and the creation of the braces that make up 176688, totaling eight cars, were assigned carry autofr ames. Like the Santa Fe, these the assembly requires two more. lnsertion of Lincoln autoframes and are the subject of cars fe ll into three blocks of varied dimen­ the autoframes, painting and lettering require our modeling. sions, apparently accommodating different about three hours. Autoframe loading did not originally styles of autoframes. Keep in mind that the assemblies used for begin with the Oa-6 1s. Since 1946 the the various manufacturers' auto frames var­ Modeling the ATSF 176685 Santa Fe had a portion of their Oa-26 cars ied somewhat. The assembly against which modified for this service. These cars were A model of a Santa Fe autoframe gondola the frames rest in transit had buffer boards 50' 4" IL cars built by Standard Steel Car is conveniently available by combining the matched to a cross member of the auto­ Co. in 1926. In 1946 seven cars were on Sunshine Models War Emergency Oon kit frames. Thus you can modify the instruc­ roster and this grew to 81 in 1950. They with a set of plastic auto frames from J.J.M. tions, as you choose. However, these guides slowly gave way to the Oa-6 1 s in 1950 and Enterprises. The gon kit represents both the are intended to replicate the appearance of none were on the roster in 1953. Oa-6 1 and Oa-63 cars on the Santa Fe. The the ATSF 176685 auto frame gon in the pro­ Of course, the Santa Fe was not the only J.I.M. autoframes are generic frames and totype photos and accommodate the J.J.M. road modifying gondolas to carry auto- simulate a variety which might have been frames.

24 • Model Railroading February '199'1 the channels to the bulb angle of the sides rods are pivoted and placed along the top of above the third section of the sides. The the bulb angle. Simulate the pivot point and Drawing No. 1 braces create an angle of approximately 30° restraint using .010 x .040 styrene strip. Cut "A" End Brace from the horizontal. four pieces to 6" . Place two each, parallel Cut two pieces of I x 12 to I'9" . Place with one another, on the top of the bulb these at the top outside of the channels. angle above the third section from the end. Then trim to the top and side of the channel Refer to the photos for placement. The rod will fit between these two pieces. Now add 8' ,1/8" as shown in Drawing No. 2. a 4" tab above the fifth section where the channel Cut another two pieces of I x 12 to 15" . Cement these to the I'9" pieces. The 15" rod is secured when the car is unloaded. sections are angled outward from the center Paint the two assemblies and about 15' of 8' 5", 2 x 6 of the car. Cement the 15" sections at a 45° .012 brass wire the same color you used on angle. Refer to the photos. When the addi­ the gondola. tion is dry, use some additional I x 12 to Now add the assemblies and autoframes reinforce the backside of the braces, as is to the car. For the semipermanent proce­ done on the prototype. dure, attach the "A" end assembly first. Now cut about 9' of I x 12 and extend Place it about 6" from the end of the car, the the braces downward. This takes the braces channels on the inside and the diagonal down to the bulb angle. Check for a square braces on the outside of the bulb angle. alignment and allow the brace work to dry. Remember there is a slight backward tilt to When dry, test fit the the assembly to the the assembly. Secure with ACe. car floor. The assembly has a very slight tilt In this project we attached the frames In this project the tie-downs on the floor backward - about 5° - toward the "A" semipermanently. You can build the frames of the car will not be modeled. You can add end of the car. When satisfied that the on a removable base, if you choose. Simply these by referring to the prototype photo of assembly is correct, clip off the ends of the create a track of four wood pieces the length the floor mounting apparatus, if you choose. braces horizontal with the railhead and of the car on which the frames are attached. Begin the creation of the autoframe intersecting the outside of the bulb angle. This procedure is discussed in the J.J.M. assembly with the "A" end of the car. Here You can now tack the assembly to the floor, instructions. is the device against which the frames rest. sides and bulb angle. Remove the plastic autoframes from their The frames are set on the car floor and The assembly at the "B" end is used to sprues and begin adding them in pairs to the placed against the "A" end assembly at an force the autoframes back toward the "A" floor. Attach the first frames to the "A" end approximate 30° angle. Thus, this portion of end brace. Thus it is hinged at the base on assembly with ACe. Then add the frames in the assembly bears some weight and must be the car floor. A rod rising from the bulb pairs, using solvent to secure one to another. braced. A broad strap of sheet metal attaches angle is used to tighten the "B" assembly Every few frames or so, tack a pair of the assembly to the bulb angle on the top of firmly against the frames. We 'll now create frames to the floor with ACe. the car sides. this piece. At the "B" end add the securing assem­ Cut a couple of Plastruct W' channels to Review Drawing No. 3. Cut two pieces bly. Place this assembly on the inside of the a scale 8' . From Evergreen styrene cut a of 2 x 6 to 10'. Cut a I x 6 to 8' 9" and form car at the end. Tilt the assembly tightly

8' 3" piece of 2 x 10 strip and an 8' 5" piece another " U ". Cut a piece of 2 x 8 to 9' 6" . against the last frame before attaching with of 2 x 6. Overlay the 2 x lOon the 2 x 6 by Place this across the assembly just above ACe. Add the rod between the pivot on the

2" . Center the 2 x lOon the 2 x 6. Refer to the bottom of the " U ". The 2 x 8 will top of the bulb angle and the tab on the "B" Drawing No. I for further guidance. extend beyond the sides of the "U". Place end "u" assembly. Create a "u" shaped piece by cementing this assembly on glass and block it while The Santa Fe War Emergency Gondolas the exposed ends of the 2 x 6 inside of the drying. assigned to autoframe loading provide channels at the top. Place the "u" on a flat Test fit the assembly. The "u" is turned model railroaders with an interesting car for surface like glass and block the channels to upside down as on the "A" assembly. Then their pikes. Gondolas have the advantage of keep them from curling inward. Wait until add a couple of tabs to the sides of the displaying their lading and the array of they are dry before proceeding. assembly near the cross board. These repre­ stacked autoframes is like a latticework. Create the diagonal braces for the "A" sent the tiedown point for the tightening Fortunately, an autoframe gon is within easy assembly from Evergreen I x 12 styrene rods. reach of the modeler who enjoys freight car strip. These braces extend from the top of When the car is empty the tightening kits. .2.

Drawing No. 2 Drawing No. 3 Arm of "A" End Brace "B" End Brace 9' 6", 2 x 8 I 8' 9", 1 x 6 l' 9", 1 x 12 ( 15", 1 x 12 10', 2 x 6 Cut to fit

February � 99� Model Railroading • 25 A rose by any other name by Larry Smith

aming our railroads, towns and indus­ steam engines and started back-dating my is located but we know it serves the towns tries can be one of the most difficult railroad. The V&W with smooth-side pas­ in the name. Many precedents exist for this aspectsN of the hobby. We are under pres­ senger cars and SD24s did not fit well with type of name. One of the best uses of fami­ sure to use the names of friends and rela­ the new equipment, so all of the modern ly names for a railroad was done by Bob tives. Using real individuals as examples, I equipment was sold off and the C&GR was Beaty. I used Bob's name in the above will review the process many railroaders born. Funny thing, about this time, I visited illustration. The actual name for Bob's rail­ have used in naming their railroads, towns the Clinchfield Railroad and found the road is the Andrewscott River and Carol and industries. The names have not been name C&GR was too confining. Thus the County. The railroad is named for two of changed to protect the innocent (or the not­ birth of the Clinchfield Northern and even­ Bob's sons and his wife, but at first glance so-innocent). If your toes are stepped on in tually the Clinch River. you wouldn't know it. the process please do not take offense as I have gone through a lot of roadnames Another problem with naming your rail­ there is none meant. and, if you have been in the hobby any road for your family is the divorce statis­ length of time, you probably have too. I tics in this country. I know of one individu­ The Railroad don't know how much money I have spent al who had to change the name of his My layout had several names before it on Champ individual name decals. How railroad and reletter all of his equipment fi nally became the Clinch River. My first did I arrive at the various names for my after a divorce and remarriage. This is not railroad was called the Great Southern. I layout? Each is a story in its own right. a great disaster unless you have several remember working on a paint scheme for The Great Southern was a takeoff on the hundred pieces of equipment. Another the railroad. First it was mandarin red and Great Northern Railroad. The Allegheny problem that can occur is with the report­ silver, then blue and silver and finally blue Western came from Francis Adams. The ing marks for the railroad. This can happen and beige. I think that Athearn shell had Virginia and Western, Clinchfield North­ very innocently with your choice of name. eight coats of paint and no detail left by the ern and Clinch River you already know. South Odenville and Blountsburg sounds time I got through with it. That name lasted The Cincinnati and Green River came from very innocent until you spell out the report­ until I chose the Allegheny Western. This a very unusual source. I was reading Ghost ing marks. Although this may be cute to you, name lasted more than four years during Railroads of KentLicky by Elmer Sultzer it may be offensive to some individuals. my term in the military. When I returned and fo und the name. The railroad actually Naming of model railroads has under­ from active duty, I met Allan McClelland existed. It never ran to Cincinnati and gone a big change. Some of the more and operated his Virginian and Ohio. I never made it to Green River. The road famous railroads of the past, John Allen's wanted a railroad like his and decided to lasted less than five years. Gorre and Depheted, Jerry Drake's Bent model a similar railroad. I merged the How do you choose your roadname? Spaghetti Lines, Bill Schoup's Moonlight Allegheny Western with Francis Adams' You can name them after your family. and Violins, and Al Kalmbach's Great Virginia Midland to form the Virginia and However, care must be used in doing so as Gulch may not have been so named in Western. I even developed a herald and let­ the name may look unrealistic. An example today's environment. The trend today is to tered equipment. I still carried the blue and of this is the Bob, Scott and Carol Rail­ name model railroads in a more realistic beige paint scheme. road. This doesn't tell anything about the manner, i.e., Allen McClelland's Virginian My concept again changed and the railroad. A more prototypical name would and Ohio, Tony Koester's Allegheny Mid­ Cincinnati and Green River developed. I be Robertsville, Scottsburg, and Carolton. land, and C.J. Riley's Kanawha and West­ had purchased some Baltimore & Ohio We don't know in which state the railroad ern Allegheny. C.J. Riley's original rail-

26 • Model Railroading February ., SS., road was the Beaver Falls and Muddgut. See if there are any names you wish to use. name than railroads and towns. They can Now C.J. has updated his name to the 3) If not, try to get the flavor of the area. be used to poke fun at your friends. The Kanawha and Western Allegheny. This Let's face it, Cactus Flats, Alabama, would only time I disagree with names on busi­ allows him a greater latitude in his model­ not cut it, but Coal Junction would. Learn nesses is when they are derogatory in ing, while still having the BF&M as part of about the area you want to model, its his­ nature. If we value our friendships in this his layout. tory, families who settled the area, and the hobby, this is something we should avoid. If you are modeling a shortline, a con­ type of industry. It will help you develop One of the members of "The Wrecking nection with either a prototype or fictional the names for the towns. Crew" has a long bridge on his layout that railroad will allow you to use a broader does not have a center pier because it range of equipment. Jim Mansfield made would corne down into a major junction. his railroad, the Jersey Eastern, a part of a This has caused some interesting com­ larger system, thereby expanding his model­ ments to be made when we meet at his ing opportunities. horne. To commemorate this situation, on One item of primary importance in nam­ our sectional layout a new business is ing your railroad is, how many modeling being developed. The M. Parr Bridge Co., opportunities will it offer? I have rather lim­ builders of the famous phantom piers. The ited myself as to what I can model, not by LEESBURG ' motto is "If you can't see it, it's a phantom choice of roadname, but by choosing a pro­ WARSAW .' pier." How many of us have this type of totype to follow. However, this choice of situation where no pier exists? Now you roadname allows me to use different types can tell them who built the bridge. This is of equipment from all narrow-gauge lines, if not derogatory in nature as Morris Parr has I so desire. The justification is that the rail­ already taken a ribbing at the hands of the road bought the equipment secondhand. club and has fired back a few shots of his Your railroad can become part of a con­ own. glomerate with common paint schemes and Reality sometimes provides us with lettering, but still maintain an individual humorous situations. There was a real law • INDIANAPOLIS identity. An example: The Cardinal System firm in Griffin, GA, that now has a perma­ made up of Dean Freytag, Jack Brown, nent place on our sectional layout. It's John Roberts and Hal Kattau. Each has his Cheatum, Cumming and Goeing. If you own roadname yet they operate their rail­ look around you can find similar situations roads as a common system. Chessie Sys­ in your horne town. If you want to name tem did this for many years until CSX was businesses for your friends, try to fit them formed, so th is is a common occurrence. to the type of job they do. Joe Gamble is an Norfolk Southern is still operated in this attorney, so many of us have his law firm manner with freight equipment lettered for listed on windows; even Joe has the name the individual railroads and motive power on one of his windows because his father lettered NS with sub-letters indicating to was an attorney. One of our industries is an which railroad the power belongs. iron foundry named for Dean Freytag. We chose an iron foundry because we didn't Towns have room for a steel mill for which Dean Naming towns and cities on the layout is is famous. not as critical as the name of the railroad. Sometimes the situation can become If you created a town name then it proba­ very funny without intending to be funny. bly existed at one time or another. The criti­ Gil Gillisee, of Louisville, KY, had a town cal factor in naming towns and cities, is on his layout named Purgatory. This was does it sound right and does it fit the part appropriately named as the town was lo­ of the country you are modeling? The east­ Using this information, you decide to cated in the Nevada Desert. Gil's layout ern sector of the United States has many name your towns after your family, and was an interurban set in the early part of interesting names derived from many dif­ you want to model in the state of Indiana. the 1900s. Purgatory was still a wild and ferent sources. Alabama has names of Your wife's name is Barbara and your chil­ unruly town. Located over the saloon was towns that are British: Birmingham and dren's names are Lee, David and Denise. the local bawdy-house with the red light Leeds. The state has American Indian The easiest name to start with is Lee. There over the door. Gil had never put a name on names: Tuscaloosa and Talledega. It also are two names for towns in Indiana that the establishment, until one day his wife has French and Greek names: Mobile and start with Lee. There is the town of Lee Sally said, "Just call it Sally's Place," and Demopolis. The same applies to all states. and the town of Leesburg. Looking at the the name stuck. Before you do anything The towns on my layout are ' all named map, Leesburg seems to be the logical like that make sure you get the name for friends in the hobby, except two, Wise choice for one end of the line. The major owner's permission. Gil also had a grave­ and Coal Valley. Jenkins Crossing is rail connection looks like it would occur at yard on his layout. If a modeler relocated named for Carey Jenkins, Selkirk for John Warsaw, so a north-south routing could be to another city, his name went on a tomb­ Selkirk, Blanchards Bend for Jim Blan­ developed. The railroad would run south stone. Several of us still among the living chard, Adams for Francis Adams, Schoup toward Marion and pass through the towns are buried in that boot hill. Gap for Rick Schoup and Beaty Flats for of David's Station, Denise, and Barbara's From the many examples, you can see Bob Beaty. The common thread is that the Landing on the Wabash River. With a little that you can honor your friends and fami­ names sound like they belong in the rural bit of planning and thought you can use lies on your layout. If you do so in good mountains of Appalachia. any name for your towns and it will look taste, then you will involve them in your How do you arrive at choosing your right. hobby and make them more receptive to town names for your railroad? Here are a what you are accomplishing. Industries few suggestions: I) Get a map of the state Next time, freight car fleets - how to or even the county you wish to model. 2) Industries and businesses are easier to balance them. Ji

February 1991 Model Rail r oading • 27 Tender Assignments for M&W Steam PART I By Vern French

J/lustrations by the author

he information contained in this two-part article is designed to assist the N&W modeler who wants to operate prototypical motive power with correctly numbered tenders. UnlikeT most railroads, the Norfolk and Westem did not place a locomotive's number on the tender. Instead, each tender received a five- or six-digit number. The first two digits of a six­ digit number (or the first of a five-digit number) indicated the number of gallons of water (in thousands) it carried; the remaining digits generally indicated the sequence in which it was built or acquired, i.e., 220105 would have been the 105th 22,000-gallon tender built or acquired by the N&W. To make matters even more confusing, the N&W reassigned, on a number of occasions, ten­ ders to an older class of locomotives when they wanted to place new tenders with a larger capacity on a particular class of locomotives. But it still doesn't end here. It was not uncom­ mon for a locomotive to go into shop for repairs and come out with a different tender. The tables in this article provide the tender assignments as of December 31, 1955. Compila­ tion of this information would not have been possible without lists from Norfolk Southernfiles which were provided by Charlie Schlotthober. Even with these lists available, it is not always possible to state conclusively when a particular tender was assigned to a specific locomotive, especially on the Z I b locomotives. A number of changes were made on the lists for the Zlb locos that, if interpreted one way, would seem to indicate that many Zlb locomotives had 18,000-gallon tenders, then, sometime in 1955 or 1956, received the smaller l6,000-gallon tenders. Since the 1958 photo of Z 1 b 1438 shows it with an l8,000-gallon fishbelly-frame tender, this interpretation doesn't appear to be supported. In the tables, the number that appears in the Tender Number column is the number that was originally written in on the 12/31/55 list. Numbers in the Notes column are changes made to the original entry. It appears that, at least in some instances, these changes indicate earlier assignments rather than later changes. Fortunately, this confusion is limited to the Zlb assign­ ments. This month's article will cover the earlier classes of locomotives. Next month we will look at N&W's later steam power. -Randall B. Lee, Executive Editor

The fo llowing text is directly derived, with efore 1910, Norfolk & Westem engines 20-ton tender with six-wheel trucks built permission, from Jim Nichols' articles in used a variety of small, low-side with several Kl and Y2 locomotives, the the March and April 1978 issues of the tenders,B typical of the small power of the 9,000-gallon tender appeared on every new N&WHS Newsletter. Without his help and day. In 1910, a "standard" tender came into engine built from 1910 until the first USRA inspiration, along with that of Pat Ryan, use. Short, high, and boxy, it carried 9,000- engines in 1919. This includes all engines Tom Dressler, Sam Putney and Charlie gallons of water and 14 tons of coal. Three in classes E-2, E2a, E2b, M2, M2c, X I, Y I Schlotthober, presentation of this informa­ different types of four-wheel trucks were and ZI, several Kl and 20 of the mighty tion would not have been possible. used. With the exception of a 12,000-gallon, Y2 locomotives. That is about 330 engines.

28 • Model Railroading February �99� Class Z1b locomotive 1438 at Portsmouth, OH, on April 23, 1958 shown with 18,OOO-galion long fishbelly-frame tender #180037. Norfolk & We stern Ry. Archival Collection, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Libraries

2-6-6-2 Class Zlb Locomotives (as of 12/31/55)

1 L. . /) ! �-v--D--C:)�a-J...."l 15'f6" , ( � _ �e J _ -BeS' �� 8-0 · G i'Qp�l() 80004" ()0()� l 40' 9%" -I � 59' 7V .. 100' 5" .. Class Z1 b shown with 16,OOO-galion tender

Road Builder Tender Tender RO

1331 Richmond 51485 1912 1800 19 FB Or 160004' 1444 Schenectady 55599 1916 160067 Tender deleted' 1339 Richmond 51493 1912 160055 1445 Schenectady 55600 1916 180040 FB 1342 Richmond 53593 1913 150038 Engine deleted ' 1446 Schenectady 55601 1916 150045 Replaced by 180084 (WB)' 1351 Richmond 53602 1913 180035 FB 1447 Schenectady 55602 1916 160133 1355 Richmond 53606 1913 150042 Replaced by 160069 1448 Schenectady 55603 1916 180020 FB Replaced by 160077' 3/1/56 1363 Richmond 536 14 1913 180026 FB 1451 Schenectady 56457 1916 160069 Engine, tender deleted) 1367 Richmond 53618 1913 160038 1452 Schenectady 56458 1916 160108 Engine deleted3 1375 Richmond 53626 1913 160158 1454 SChenectady 56460 1916 160034 Engine deleted1 1377 Richmond 53628 1913 160010 Engine deleted' 1455 Schenectady 56461 1916 150046 Replaced by 160055 1381 Baldwin 41484 1914 180044 FB 1456 Schenectady 56462 1916 160131 1383 Baldwin 41486 1914 160121 1458 Schenectady 56464 1916 180029 FB 1392 Baldwin 41524 1914 180056 FB Or 160121' 1459 Schenectady 56465 1916 1600 18 Replaced by 160I 08' 1397 Baldwin 41529 1914 160077 Or 160080' 1460 Schenectady 56466 1917 180058 FB 1398 Baldwin 41531 1914 150028 Replaced by 160063' 1461 Schenectady 56467 1917 160156 1404 Baldwin 41545 1914 16008 1 1462 Schenectady 56468 1917 18005 1 FB 1406 Baldwin 41547 1914 150046 Or 160035' 1463 Schenectady 56469 1917 180036 FB 1407 Baldwin 41548 1914 180030 FB Replaced by 160063'; 1465 Schenectady 5647 1 1917 180023 FB Or 160151' Engine deleted' 1409 Baldwin 41556 1914 1800 14 FB Or 160050' 1470 Schenectady 59869 1918 180009 FB Or 160129' 1417 Baldwin 41574 1914 180050 FB Or 160103' 1471 Schenectady 59870 1918 150020 Replaced by 160034'; Engine deleted' 1418 Baldwin 41575 1914 180038 FB Or 160034' 1476 Schenectady 59875 1918 180053 FB 1420 Schenectady 55575 1915 180059 FB Or 160078' 1480 Schenectady 59879 1918 160007 1428 Schenectady 55583 1915 160155 1481 Schenectady 59880 1918 160063 Engine, tender deleted, marked "Scrap'" 1429 Schenectady 55584 1915 160122 1482 Schenectady 5988 1 1918 1500 19 Engine deleted. marked "Scrap" ] 1438 Schenectady 55593 1916 180037 FB Or 160029' 1483 Schenectady 59882 1918 180060 FB 1440 Schenectady 55595 1916 160129 Replaced by 180020' 1487 Schenectady 59886 1918 1800 17 FB 1442 SChenectady 55597 1916 160065 Engine delcled) 1488 Schenectady 59887 1918 180052 FB Engine. tender deleted. marked " Scrap" ) 1443 Schenectady 55598 1916 180033 FB

, FB = Long fish belly; WB = Water-bottom frame ' N&W entries appear to have been made 3/1/56 ' Entry date unknown, could be either before or after 12/3 1/55 NOTES: I) ZI b locomotives had 57' drivers. 2) Scrapped 1956-58.

February 1991 Model Railroading • 29 4-8-2 Class Kl Locomotives (as of 12/31/55)

15't 4W' ij'- , /)( wZn n 0 � �I.. 53' 2W' 1 I 41' OW' • I I� 94' 2314 " �I Class K1

Road Builder Tender Tender Road Builder Tender Tender No. Builder Number Built Number Type' No. Builder Number Built Number Type' 100 Roanoke Shops 208 1916 2203 17 ex-C&O 108 Roanoke Shops 216 1917 220308 ex-C&O 101 Roanoke Shops 209 1916 220309 ex-C&O 109 Roanoke Shops 217 1917 18006 1 WB 102 Roanoke Shops 210 1916 2203 15 ex-C&O 110 Roanoke Shops 218 1917 220307 ex-C&O 103 Roanoke Shops 211 1916 180062 WB III Roanoke Shops 219 1917 220305 ex-B&LE 104 Roanoke Shops 212 1916 180090 WE 112 Roanoke Shops 220 1917 2203 16 ex-C&O 105 Roanoke Shops 213 1916 18007 1 WB 113 Roanoke Shops 22 1 1917 2203 12 ex-C&O 106 Roanoke Shops 214 1916 180069 WE 114 Roanoke Shops 222 1917 180085 WB 107 Roanoke Shops 215 1916 2203 14 ex-C&O 115 Roanoke Shops 223 1917 180082 WB

'WB = Water-bottom frame

NOTES: I) K I locomotives had 70" drivers, 2) Scrapped by 1958.

Locomotive 129, Class K2a was built in 1923 and is seen here in 1946 showing off its new streamlining. This rebuilt F Class tender #220022 is distinguished from the newer E Class tender by the splice running the full length of the new deck. Norfolk & Western Ry. Archival Collection, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Libraries

4-8-2 Class K2 and K2a Locomotives (as of 12/31/55)

----, 1--r T 4(. 000 � 0 I%" 53' 9%" j 47' 3/8" o��I. =="CD====--o�o ct tr-i f------1------100' 11"------.....,-.:1 Class K2a

Road Builder Tender Tender Road Builder Tender Tender Class No. Builder Number Built Number Class Scrap Class No. Builder Number Built Number Class Scrap

K2 116 Brooks 61047 1919 220136 E 4/58 K2a 127 Baldwin 56279 1923 220026 F 6/57 K2 117 Brooks 61048 1919 220 138 E 10/58 K2a 128 Baldwin 56280 1923 220030 F 6/57 K2 118 Brooks 61049 1919 220137 E 10/58 K2a 129 Baldwin 5628 1 1923 220022 F 3/57 K2 119 Brooks 61050 1919 220139 E 2/58 K2a 130 Baldwin 56282 1923 22002 1 F 1/57 K2 120 Brooks 61051 1919 220132 E 12/57 K2a 131 Baldwin 56283 1923 220025 F 10/57 K2 121 Brooks 61052 1919 220 134 E 1/57 K2a 132 Baldwin 56284 1923 220133 E 7/59 K2 122 Brooks 61053 1919 2200 16 F (rebuilt) 8/57 K2a 133 Baldwin 56285 1923 220131 E 7/59 K2 123 Brooks 61054 1919 220029 F 6/57 K2a 134 Baldwin 56286 1923 220017 F 6/59 K2 124 Brooks 61055 1919 220 135 E 7/59 K2a 135 Baldwin 56287 1923 220024 F 6/59 K2 125 Brooks 61056 1919 220 130 E 12/57 K2a 136 Baldwin 56288 1923 220023 F 10/59 K2a 126 Baldwin 56138 1923 220129 E 8/57 K2a 137 Baldwin 56289 1923 220 128 E 7/59

NOTES: I) K2 and K2a locomotives had 70" drivers.

30 • Model Railroading February .., SS.., 4-8-0 Class M Locomotives (as of 12/31/55) too)ooJ�J 38' I_ 36' O%"------l-�lf-o�...---- 10'5/'6"'---�-�1 74' I" 11'V'6" -I Class M shown with 12,OOO-galion tender

Road Builder Tender Road Builder Tender No. Builder Number Built Number Scrap No. Builder Number Built Number Scrap

375 Richmond 40271 1906 120018 8/57 433 Richmond 40329 1907 100004 See Note 2 376 Richmond 40272 1906 100005 3/58 444 Richmond 40340 1907 100009 II/57 379 Richmond 40275 1906 12001 1 6/5 8 449 Richmond 40345 1907 120005 12/57 382 Richmond 40278 1906 1200 17 7/58 45 1 Baldwin 27982 1906 10000 1 6/57 396 Richmond 40292 1906 120004 7/58 475 Baldwin 28343 1906 120013 Sold 405 Richmond 4030 1 1906 100007 7/58 477 Baldwin 28387 1906 100002 12/57 422 Richmond 403 18 1906 120008 6/5 8 496 Baldwin 28567 1906 100006 429 Richmond 40325 1907 120012 12/57

NOTES: I) Class M locomotives had 56" drivers. 2) 433 on exhibit in Abington, VA. 3) Tenders on locomotives 405 and 475 were swapped sometime in 1955 or 1956.

= -- . '" .-�-�------Class M2 locomotive 1147. which was scrapped in June 1951. is shown in this December 1945 photo with a 12.000-gal­ Ion tender. By 1955 all of these tenders had been transferred to Class M locomotives. and all surviving M2 locos had received 15.000-gallon tenders. This 12.000-gallon tender should not be confused with the more common USRA-design tenders. There were only a few of these (perhaps no more than ten). and they appear to have been built with the Roanoke-built Y2 locomotives. Over the years. they were used behind selected K1. E2. M2 and finally M locomotives. Norfolk & We stern Ry. Archival Collection, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Libraries

4-8-0 Class M2 and M2c Locomotives (as of 12/31/55)

"' ,+'1 ..!;o o 40' 9%" -I � 42' 5'12" -I 1-01 1-01 ....__ ------83' 3'14" ------.."'"1 Class M2 and M2c

Road Builder Tender Road Builder Tender Class No. Builder Number Built Number Scrap Class No. Builder Number Built Number Scrap

M2 1105 Baldwin 35 113 1910 150039 8/56 M2 1139 Baldwin 35345 1910 150044 3/57 M2 1115 Baldwin 35230 1910 150005 5/57 M2 1143 Baldwin 35773 1910 150012 10/56 M2 1117 Baldwin 35232 1910 150013 12/56 M2 1148 Baldwin 35806 1910 150050 Sold 2/57 M2 1119 Baldwin 35234 1910 150008 3/57 M2c 1152 Roanoke Shops 184 191 1 150032 6/56 M2 1120 Baldwin 35235 1910 150037 5/56 M2c 1154 Roanoke Shops 186 191 1 1500 17 8/56 M2 1125 Baldwin 35331 1910 15002 1 2/57 M2c 1155 Roanoke Shops 187 191 1 150027 7/56 M2 1127 Baldwin 35333 1910 150033 7/56 M2c 1157 Roanoke Shops 189 1912 15001 1 12/56 M2 1129 Baldwin 35335 1910 1500 10 11/56 M2c 1159 Roanoke Shops 191 1912 150018 2/57 NOTES: 1) M2 and M2c locomotives had 56" drivers.

February '1SS'1 Model Railroading • 3'1 Class G1 loco 7 with 6,000-galion tender at Bluefield, WV, in 1990. Photo courtesy of Pocahontas Chapter, NRHS

2-8-0 Class G 1 Locomotives

Road Builder Tender Tender Road Builder Tender Tender No. Builder Number Built Number Type No. Builder Number Built Number Type

6 Baldwin 15152 1897 6,000 gal. 7 Baldwin 15153 1897 6,000 gal.

NOTES: I) Class G I locomotives had 50" drivers. 2) These two engines were retained because of bridge weight restrictions on the Honaker branch (near Norton) and were based out of Bluefield. 3) #6 on exhibit at Roanoke. 4) #7 on exhibit at Bluefield.

Class W6 shop goats 800, 809, 821 and 830 carried 2,000 gallons of water in the saddle tank and 4,000 pounds of coal behind the cab. August 29, 1932 photo. Norfolk & Wes tern Ry. Archiva l Collection, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Libraries

0-8-0T Class W6 Locomotives

15' 1"

41' 11112" i

Class W6

Road Builder Road Builder 'No. Builder Number Built Tender No. Builder Number Built Tender

800 Baldwin 16350 1898 None 821 Baldwin 16772 1899 None 809 Baldwin 16359 1898 None 830 Roanoke Shops 153 1900 None

NOTES: I) Class W6 locomotives had 56" drivers. 2) Shop goats were rebuilt from W I to W5 to W6. 3) 2,000 gal. in saddle tank and 4,000 Ibs. coal behind cab. 4) All fo ur locos were scrapped by 1960.

32 • Model Railroading February 1991 Class E2a locomotive 578 is shown here at Bluefield, WV, in May 1958 with the 18,000-gallon, long fish belly tender it is still exhibited with at Worthington, OH. This tender re­ placed #1 50014 sometime after 1955 (see list). Norfolk & Western Ry. Archival Collection, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Librari

4-6-2 Class E2a Locomotives (as of 12/31/55)

------3 I" 44' 10W' _--t+I- - 45' W' -----..iol I- 90' 1%" Class E2a 01

Road Builder Tender Road Builder Tender No. Builder Number Built Number No. Builder Number Built No.

563 Roanoke Shops 197 1912 150030 578 Richmond 46832 1910 150014

NOTES: I) Class E2a locomotives had 70' drivers. 2) By19 58 tenders had been replaced with 18,000 gal. long fishbelly frame as indrawing. 3) 578 on display in Worthington, OH.

The last 9,000-gallon tank built for ZIb With the delivery of the K2a engines in An 18,000-gallon, 26-ton version 1489 carried number 90385. When some of 1923, the Norfolk and Western made a radi­ (180001-180060) was 44' 101,4" long, and these engines were given larger tenders in cal change and began a new era in standard had a fishbelly frame. These larger tanks the I 920s, the 9,000-gallon tanks went to tender design. These tenders carried 20 were used on some Z I b, Y2a, Y3, Y3a and older power: classes A (4-6-0), B (2-8-0), tons of coal in a short, square bunker, but Y 4 locos and were even applied to the last E, El, M, Ml, V and W2. Every class of there were no square comers in the 15,000- surviving E2 engines (after sharp curves power built from 1900 to 1919 used this gallon tank (see Class M2 #1147 photo). prevented their replacement by K2 loco­ tank. The rounded corners made for stronger motives on the Bluefield-Norton branch) (and more expensive) construction, which (see photos and drawings of E2 and Y3a). The 12,000-gallon, 20-ton tender men­ soon became a distinctive N&W fe ature, tioned earlier was a logical expansion of along with the six-wheel Lewis trucks. With the introduction of the cast steel the 9,000-gallon design. It might have These tanks eventually served engines in "water-bottom" frame, the 18,000-gallon become the new standard, but was inter­ classes E2, E2a, E3, M2, M2c, ZI, Zla and tank was shortened to 41' 01;4" (see draw­ rupted by the USRA. It later saw service Zib. ing of K I), and the bottom was square on M, M2, M2c, E2, E2a, E2b and Zla More common was the 16,000-gallon, instead of rounded. Buckeye trucks began engines (see Class M drawings). Fifty 23-ton version. At 40' 93/4" , it was the to appear. These tanks saw service on USRA 12,000-gallon (on the Y3 locomo­ same length as the smaller tender, and the classes Y2a, Y 4, K2, and later on K I. tives) and ten 10,000-gallon (on the K2 shape of the coal bunker set a style which Some K I tanks were converted briefly to locomotives) tanks were simliar except for N&W followed for the next 20 years (see oil. The 18,000-gallon, water-bottom tanks length (the 12s were 4' 2Yz" longer). Both drawing of ZI b). It was used on classes were numbered 180061-180090. carried 16 tons of coal. The I O,OOO-gallon Y2, Y2a, Y3, Y3a, Y4, KI, K2, K3, ZI, tanks wound up on M, M2 and M2c loco­ Zla, Zlb and the lone Z2. Many were later Next Month motives and the 12,000-gallon tanks were converted to auxiliary water tenders (see given to classes E2, E2a, E2b, M, M2, M2c Model Railroading April 1990) from 1952 Next month we'll continue with the con­ and Zla. A few fitted with double boosters through 1956. They were renumbered as A­ version of 18,000-gallon to 22,000-gallon ran for a time behind Y2 locomotives. In tanks 160200-1 60290. With the sale of tenders in 1930 as we look at the "classed" the early 50s, the frames from the 12,000- several K3, Y2, Y3 and ZI engines, they tenders, A through 1. We'll also examine gallon USRA tanks were used in the con­ migrated to the RF&P, PRR, UP, the swapping of tenders that occurred as struction of the 45 new 13,000-gallon, 15- D&RGW, AT&SF, Virginian and W&LE well as the sale of equipment to other ton tenders for the S I a locos. (later NKP). ��. �

February 1991 Model Railroading • 33 Chris Hansen's Family Lines This shelf HO-HOn3 railroad builds family ties. by Chuck Stevens

Photos by Bruce Nail unless otherwise indicated

hris Hansen has built his shelf railroad entire inside perimeter of his home's base­ Lines ran through the boys' bedrooms, over the past 20 years with his fami­ ment. His railroad is 40' long and 28' over the headboard of the bed, across a lyC in mind. Starting with a small shelfonly wide. He's laid over 14,000 individual ties dresser, over the TV and stereo set in the a foot wide, Chris built his HO railroad and has over two scale miles of mainline. family room, around the family pool table, around the family. A good third of the mainline is double even over the washer and dryer in the laun­ They had bedrooms, a fam ily/pool track. dry room. room, a library/office, bath and a laundry His switches, including several dual­ It went through the library and over the room in the basement. While the young­ gauge ones, are all hand laid. The majority study desk. It angles across the corner of sters were playing pool in the fam ily room, of the track is standard gauge, but a small the basement and misses the downstairs Chris was building a shelf railroad. As the portion of it is narrow gauge. Where these bath. Chris and the boys did build shelving family moved around, Chris' railroad run together Chris has installed some under much of the shelf for storage of the expanded, still staying close to the wall. rather nifty dual-gauge track. Most of his equipment not in use and fo r a fine ra ilroad Chris' Family Lines has several unique track is now code 100 nickel-silver. His and music library. concepts. Maybe one or more of these con­ track work is exquisite. Chris started on their shelf railroad in cepts would work for you. As the family was growing up, the 1961 with Atlas brass snap-track. The loop Hansens enjoyed their fam ily room with its around the basement was completed in Concept No. 1 - Shelf Railroad television, pool table, and stereo in the 1976. He now feels that he fi nished the Chris' shelf railroad runs around the middle of a model railroad. The Family Family Lines in 1976 just in time for the NMRA Rocky Rails Convention. However, in talking with Chris we find that since the convention he has built on to the Family Lines in several places and installed double track on a third of the mainline and has plans for even more addi­ tions and improvements after the 1991 NMRA Mountains of Fun Convention this summer. "Sharing the fun of model railroading with others" is why Chris opens his house to school and church groups, model rail­ road and railfan conventions, and scout groups. Even business clubs have met at Chris' home to be able to see the railroad. He delights when relatives and close friends come to stay overnight and want to sleep in the bedroom with the trains run­ ning. He has had hundreds, maybe thou­

1 - The Family Lines runs around the outside wall of the family room to sands of people visit his railroad. The Fam­ enable others in the family to sit down and enjoy other hobbies and activities ily Lines will be one of the outstanding as well as the train. When their children were going up, this room had a pool layouts on the layout tours during Moun­ table in it. The only problem was that the bridge had to be repaired every so tains of Fun in '91, the NMRA Convention often when it was hit with a cue stick. in Denver.

34 • Model Railroading February 1991 2 - Rio Grande 5375 hauls a coal drag through Minturn, 3 - UP 53 goes through downtown North Platte, NE, on CO, on its way to Denver. its way west to Cheyenne. Notice the John Deere equip­ ment in this farm town. Every town on Chris' layout has several farm suppliers.

4 - The D&RGW narrow gauge continues to live on a 5 - AT&SF 1954 coasts into the (Revell) enginehouse for good part of this huge railroad. Notice the dual-gauge some minor shop work. hand laid track. All of the switches were handmade in place.

He put his family first and built the rail­ KCS, B&O, AMTRAK, CB&Q, MOPAC, With 1,531 cars to select from, he can put road and activity rooms in such a manner BN, UP, C&O, CSX, Erie Lackawanna, together any era of train you would like. that they could all be together even if they CNW, and the list goes on. weren't in the same activity. Chris and If you are running Union Pacific then Concept No. 4 - Filing System Leona's children (Brenda, Lynnette, the city might be Rock Springs, if you are Chris placed infornlation about every car Diann, Dwane, Halmar and Dale) have operating a CSX or Chessy train the city (all 1,531) and every locomotive (all 186) grown and now bring their grandchildren might be Brunswick. In other words, the into a computer. He was then able to print over to run the trains. It's still the Family town names change when the equipment out a 3" x 5" card for each piece of rolling Lines and always will be. changes. Therefore, you won't fi nd the stock. For the cars, he printed out a set of name of a town on any of their depots, cards by railroad, a set by numeric Concept No. 2 - Location water towers, or town halls. sequence, and a set by type of car. He also When we asked about the name of one printed out a list of diesels, steam locomo­ of the towns we fo und that it depended on Concept NO. 3 - Era tives and cabooses. what trains we were going to run. Chris has If you are operating steam it sets the era. After he had this complete file card sys­ 186 locomotives (20 steamers and 166 Chris's steam is late '40s or '50s. If you tem, he then printed out a set of labels and diesels) from a variety of lines, including use his modern diesels you could push the placed them on the end of the original box. Seaboard, Rio Grande, MKT, Conrail, RI, era right up into the '80s. Chris can operate Yes, each car, whether it's on the layout or SOO, SP, Milwaukee, Santa Fe, ICG, NW, 127 cars on a train without derailment. in storage at this time has a box.

February ... 99 ... Model Railroading • 35 Chris Hansen Chris' interest peaked in railroading about 1949-5 1 when he became a re lief telegrapher for the Rio Grande at Green River, Utah. He lived in the upstairs of the depot, and the big steamers roared by with­ in 12 fe et of the house. After that Chris began to work for 10hn Deere and Company, where he's been for over 40 years. His layout has many 10hn Deere products, farms and agricultural companies displayed on the layout, reflect­ ing his inteI;.est in agriculture. Chris is an accomplished oil painter and 6 - The coal yard is just one of the industries has a great interest in the Arizona/New that the Family Lines services. Mexico Indian areas. His paintings cover the upper walls above the shelF railroad-. IIIIIII!I!IJI!!I!!!I!­ When asked why he hadn't painted the backdrop he said he did a portion and it distracted from the railroad which was his real interest. After seeing his work 1 would VII have to agree.

NOTE: Town names change depending on railroad repre sented

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' Dual Gauge Trackage I' i

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7 - Hills' Lumber Company gets a few new boards in the f.ence as the silver sided "Chief" passes by. 10 - Santa Fe stea

Layout Rendering by Scott T.Anderson

36 • Model Railroading February ., 99., - The UP Overland Express pulls out of l, urch Creek Station. The baggage car om the morning local sits on the siding aiting for the evening local to return.

9 - Chris Hansen at home in his library/office. Hansen fa mily His controls are simple Troller packs with momentum placed in different loca­ tions. These operator stations also have a plastic 35mm film canisters with the sand Colorado and White Sands, New Mexico. "Division" control board to throw switches and labels them. When he arrives home he He enjoys traveling and mixing model rail­ and power blocks. One to three eople can takes an empty gondola, pours the sand in roading with his painting, photography and operate the railroad. One grandson has and sets it with white glue. Each car is pretty collecting sand. already figured out how to operate three heavy because there is no false bottom. Chris has taken many years to build this trains at once by himself. He has sand kondolas from Naples and railroad. It's not something that you could As a sidelight he collects unique sands in Jacksonville, FTorida (Atlantic), Biloxi, emulate overnight, but it's full of ideas that gondolas. When he takes a trip and there 's Mississippi (Gulf of Mexico), Victoria, BC you can use. Probably several hundred sand, sucH as along Lake Shore Drive in arid Pearl Beach, California (Pacific) and people will visit The Family Lines during Chicago or at Daytona Beach, he fills two from odd places like the Sand Dunes of the NMRA's national convention in Den­ ver, June 30-July 6, 1991. Why not plan now to come to Denver and enjoy Moun­ tains of Fun in '91 and be one of them. �

; cor''''''ort near Albuquerq�e on Chris Hansen � 1940 shelf railroad.

February 1991 Model Railroading • 37

" (II CT DIESEL DETAIL CLOSE-UP: ., C Dl General Electric (GE) � 8 .. � Dash 40B CD CD As New York, Susquehanna & Western (NYS& W) #4030 � HO Scale Model by Rail Power Products

Photos by the author

by Rich Picariello Susquehanna Dash 8-40B #4030 \

The Prototype Dash 8-40B: GE's high­ on the underframe and trucks. The small HO Details (For scale): tech Dash 8 line of locomotives began with door placards and the GE builder's plate / 1-DW139 Air filter I.OO/set AL/ A-Line Proto Power West the test unit GE 606, a B36-8 built in 1982. decals may be found on Microscale's 87- 2-DA1602 PPW: 3432 Lucero Avenue Air horn 1.50/2 Subsequent test models (with various 527 sheet. UP60 Air horn (brass) 2.00/ea. La Verne, CA 91750 horsepower ratings) have been built ending 3 - DA1803 Antenna 1.25/4 DA: Detail Associates 4-DA2803 with the B39-8, a 3900-HP unit delivered Axle snubbers, GE* 1.50/4 Box 5357 Painting and Decaling Notes: NYS&W s-DWI06 in 1984 in Santa Fe livery as ATSF 7400- Beacon I.OO/ea. San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 units are painted in black and yellow with 6 - RPP 7402. Production B39-8 locomotives Body shell 31.00 black handrails and yellow at all step areas. Note: Includes chassis, detail parts, trucks and handrails DW: Details West totaled only 140 units as GE changed the Yellow safety striping is exhibited along (non-powered) P.O. Box 5132 model number to the Dash 8-40B with an Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 the side rails and on the snowplow. The 7 - WCS8021 Brake air line 2.25/4 increase to 4000-HP. These units are 66' 4" anti-glare panel on top of the low nose is 8 - DW179 Brake wheel * 1.00/2 MV: MV Products long and have a truck center of 40' 11/2 " 9-PSC48237 painted black. Window frames and air fil­ Chain 2.75/10" P.O. Box 6622 and ride on GE FB "floating bolster" 10 - MV202 Classification lights, amber 1.30/4 ters (behind cab) are aluminum. The fuel Orange, CA 92667 4-wheel trucks. Susquehanna took delivery 11 - DA2211 Coupler lift bar 2.00/2 tank, underframe and trucks are black. The PSC: Precisioll Scale Company of four Dash 8-40B locomotives in 1988 12 - DW149 Fuel filler 1.00/4 Microscale decal set contains all safety I 120 Gum A venue numbered 4002, 4004, 4006 and 4008. In 13-DA2202 Grabirons 2.50/48 striping, numberboard background panels, ]4- DA6206 Woodland, CA 95695 1989, they added 20 units to their roster, 3: Hose, air line l.25/12 and can be used for all I 980-era Susque­ a IS - DAls08 Hoses, MU 2.00/16 RPP: Rail PowerProducts number 40 I 0 to 4048 (even numbers only). hanna diesels. a. 16 - UP62 Lift rings, GE 2.00/10 P.O. Box 153 Model designation is B40-8 on the Susque­ (II 17 - WCS8001 - MU cable 2.75/2 Sandy, UT 84092 hanna. 18 - DWlss Plow 1.50/ea. Decals (HO scale): UP: Utah Pacific :D 19-DA3001 Sand fi ll hatch* 1.25/6 Herald King L- 1 920 P.O. Box 8174 Dl 20 - DA2808 S peed recorder, G E l.75/4 The Scale Model Dash 8-40B: Rail Power Microscale 87-53 1 ., Salt Lake City, UT 84 108 - 21 - DA2304 Wind deflector 2.50/3 Products is now producing a Dash 8-408 ., 22 - AL29200 a Windshield wipers (delrin) 1.75/8 WCS: Warren's Custom Services shell and an unpowered chassis with trucks Paints: PSC3968 Dl Windshield wipers (plastic) 1.50/4 c/o Yellowstone Custom (powered models are currently in develop­ Floquil: UP94 Windshield wipers (brass) 2.50/4 Services a. ment from RPP) as a complete kit. Athearn 33 Railbox Yellow ., 327 Yellowstone Ave. *Similar parts are included with the RPP 8-40B kit 10 Engine Black ::l West Yellowstone, MT 59758 power trucks and motor can be used if you CD (As molded-on or separate parts) don't want to wait for their powered ver­ Scalecoat: sion. Brass wire of various sizes can be 15 Reefer Yellow Note: These detail parts may be available from your local hobby dealer, so try him first. If you must • used to simulate the piping and sand lines 10 Black � order direct from a manufacturer, include at least $1.50 for postage and handling. You must purchase t.) the fu ll quantities as shown in the detail parts list. CD Maki ng You r Own Part III Multi-Part Castings by Bob Beaty

Photos by the author

multi-part mold may be required This is necessary to prevent the RTV from clay from the box. Invert the mold and pat­ when the desired shape of the part leaking out or into areas not part of this tern (the first half is now the bottom, sup­ Adoes not lend itself to sitting flat on a mold. You can also partially bury it in non­ porting the master just as the clay did); build-up plate. A tank car dome or any part inhibiting modeling clay. Glue several rebuild the box around them. Ensure you that would be seen from all sides would be wooden pins or buttons to the pattern sup­ have proper mold depth. Note that the pins a good example of a casting requiring a port frame (or embed in the clay). These have made indentions in the first half rub­ two-part mold. There are basically two will form register points for the two mold ber mold. Lesson learned: If you fo rgot to ways to pour this type of mold. halves. Ensure you have the proper depth make register pins in the first half, you can First, you can completely surround the for both sides of the mold. cut keys into it now which will fu nction in master in RTV mold material. Then, after the same manner. Seal the whole thing with a solution of it has cured, partially cut through the mold Make provisions for pouring the casting one part petroleum jelly and 19 parts just enough to remove the master. DO material into the mold and determine if you methylene chloride or a liberal coating of NOT cut all the way through, thereby pro­ will need air escape routes. These can be Johnson's Paste Wax® polished to a high ducing two halves. The remaining uncut made with tubing or cocktail straws. Make gloss. Methylene chloride is a powerful side acts as a hinge and assures perfect sure they are sealed at both ends before solvent which provides a vehicle for the alignment for casting. Small parts, espe­ pouring the RTV. thin film of petroleum jelly. It could react cially ones where the parting line is not Now, you can repeat all the previous with your master pattern if it is styrene. I critical, can be made in this manner. steps: seal the joints, apply release coating recommend you run a test sample first. The second method requires two sepa­ (this is really important this time because it You may want to use another mold release rate pours of mold material. Begin by will prevent the two halves from bonding agent. (Another mold release agent, men­ studying the part for logical "parting together), mix, de-air and pour the RTV. tioned previously, is Scotchgard® spray). lines." Analyze how the parting lines will After this half has cured, disassemble the This step is very important because the affect appearance of the casting, pouring mold box and remove the complete mold. solution will act as a lubricant to facilitate the mold, pouring the casting and finally, Remove the mold from the master pattern removal of the mold from its box later. how the mold would separate to remove - never the pattern from the mold. Use Mix, de-air and pour the mold material as the cast part. The pre-planning phase is firm, even pressure. Remove the filler tube discussed in Part I (December 1990 Model important and key to the success of the and the vent tubes and repair as necessary. Railroading Magazine). mold. You now have a two-part mold. Construct the mold box as we discussed After the RTV has cured (usually 24 When you pour the casting, make sure last month, but this time only cover part of hours), partially disassemble the mold box the mold is supported and will not break the master pattern with RTV. You may in order to remove the cured rubber and apart. The two halves can be clamped suspend the master in a frame, carefully pattern. DO NOT remove the pattern; it between two pieces of plywood to provide sealing around the edges of the box and may be difficult to reposition in its precise rigidity and support. Follow the same steps between the patternand the frame support. location. Remove the platform or modeling outlined in Part II for pouring the casting.

40 • Model Railroading February ., 99., Goofs, Screw-ups And Other Wrong Turns

You can ruin a casting and waste Alu­ milite by being impatient, acting too slowly or by not paying attention while mixing the materials together. Let's look at some of the problems that can be encountered. I) The casting has warts. The most probable cause for this defect is moisture, either in the mixture, or on the mold before pouring. Solution: Keep the mold clean and dry. Store the Alumilite with the caps on tightly. Do not try to cast on damp or rainy days. (I know, that is when you are bored and want to try it. Just be aware of the potential problems.) 2) The casting has holes on the sur­ face. The most probable cause of holes is air bubbles on the surface of the mold or in the Alumilite. Solutions: Work out the air bubbles using a toothpick or dental tool. Hold a match or lighter above the casting to draw up air bubbles. Spray paint the mold before casting. 3) The casting has holes inside. Same reason as above, same solutions. 4) The casting has holes or dents on the back. There are two probable causes for this problem: insufficient casting mate­ rial prepared and the mold was not com­ Figure 1-The master pattern is set into modeling clay with attention to pletely filled, or when the backing plate where parting lines will be. A pouring gate (made from a golf tee) and a vent was positioned, air remained trapped pipe (made from solder) were added. Note the register keys in the modeling underneath it. Solution: Add more casting clay base. material and reposition the backing plate. This is not normally a problem unless a flat back must mate to another surface. S) Deep details did not cast. The proba­ ble cause is air trapped in the detail cavity which was not removed before the plastic hardened. Solution: Since this can 't be detected until the casting is removed, the casting will probably have to be thrown away. Try again, but make sure that the material goes into the deepest areas of the mold. A stiff brush or stick might help. You can sometimes cut away partially cast details, recast just those details and then mate the two castings together. 6) The casting has soft dark spots or the casting is leaking a gooey molasses material. The cause of this problem is incomplete mixing. The two parts were not stirred sufficiently to achieve a dark maple syrup color. Throw the casting away. 7) The casting has bumps (not warts). Bumps on the casting are caused by holes in the mold caused by trapped air when it was made. These defects are not often apparent until the casting is made. Solu­ tion: The bumps can be carved from the casting, and if they are not excessive, you can continue to use the mold. You may want to pour a new mold with closer atten­ tion to air evacuation. 8) The casting material has pieces of Figure 2-The clay base, master and pouring port are surrounded by the mold solidified material in it. The material has box. exceeded its shelf life (approximately six

February 1991 Model Railroading • 41 Figure 3-ln this view you can see the completed first Figure 4-The mold half (right) and the clay base. The pour of RTV and the parting line between the mold and master is not removed from the first half of the mold. It the modeling clay base. is ready for application of a release agent. Note the mold-register keys in this half of themold.

Figure 5-Mold-release agent of methylene chloride and Figure 6-The mold box sides have been repositioned to petroleum jelly is applied to the mold to prevent bonding accept the next pour of RTV material. with the second pour.

months). Castings made from overaged using steady finger pressure or a weight. Inspect the casting carefully for any materials may not be of the highest quality. Place the straightened casting in cold water "repairable" defects. 9) The castings look warped or melted. to "fix" the new desired shape. Air-bubble holes can be filled with mod­ [f a casting is removed from its mold eler's "green putty" or with a small mix­ before it has completely set, it will tend to Painting and Assembling ture of Alumilite and fi ller. If you use the sag. Also if the mold is disturbed during Clean all flash from your castings first. casting material for repair, you will need to hardening, the casting can be distorted. This is a fairly simple process using a work fa st. The amount that solidifies Solution: If a part is warped because it is hobby knife, razor saw and a sanding before you can use it may make this thin, you can heat it with a light bulb or block. Removing the flash from Alumilite method an undesirable alternative. with hot water, then carefully straighten it, parts is easier than from cast metal parts. Sand any repaired areas smooth, wash

42 • Model Railroading February ., 99., Figure 7-The second pour of RTV has cured and the Figure 8-The master is on the left and the first casting is mold halves separated. Take care in separating the two on the right. The chimney is designed to produce two parts to prevent damage to the mold or to the register separate styles, depending on which end is cut off. keys. If a good coat of mold release was applied, you should have no problems. the casting in a mild soap and water bath, So I tried it. First, hot-glue sticks are readi­ was to be a clear casting. Also, the whip­ rinse, and then let them dry completely, ly available at craft and hardware stores. It ping action required to mix the material just as you would with other parts prepared comes in clear or opaque sticks of various generates air bubbles that could blemish for painting. Once the surface of the part is lengths. [t is flexible and re-melts easily. the casting, and the extensive effo rts thoroughly dry, it is no different from any You can use the nozzle of the hot-glue gun required to draw these bubbles to the sur­ other plastic or resin part except that sol­ to force the material into depressions. It face defeat the time-saving advantages of vents have little effect on its surface. The also cleans up easily. casting your own. pre-sprayed paint applied to the mold I believe this material would work well The Alumilite company has advised me before casting will give the part a pre-color for limited-run castings, particularly where that it intends to market a clear product, as which will not normally come off during strength and rigidity are unimportant. It is, well as a product that can be mixed to vary cleaning. however, flexible and can be easily forced its flexibility and tensile strength. These Any model railroad or hobby paint can out of shape, especially when removing the products should be available early in 1991. be used. r have had no problems with any casting from the mold.You could use a hot­ Now ifthey could just slow it down .... of the fa vorite brands cracking, crazing or glue gun to secure the parts, but I found r have had a lot of fun experimenting peeling. I have also used my wife's acrylic this to be less than satisfactory. Hot glue with this technique and you should not hesi­ artists' colors with excellent results. Mask­ does not work in clay molds. My mold tate to experiment with these or other prod­ ing tape, frisket, or similar products work melted and detail was lost. Give it a try, it ucts that may also work. Share your well in preparing areas that need to be may fill a particular need. "lessons learned" with the rest of us; that is masked. Other modelers in Birmingham have the way this hobby grows. Assembly of the parts you have just cast suggested using beeswax or dental wax. is simple and doesn't require anything spe­ Although I have not tried this material, it Concluding Remarks cial. Solvent glues, however, will not could easily be used to make duplicate Casting your own parts either for struc­ adhere the parts. I have had the most suc­ "masters" from your silicone molds, tures, equipment or to super detail a scene, cess with Goo® or Plyobond®, five-minute which, in tum could be used for lost-wax can be a lot of fun and challenge your epoxies, and ACC types of adhesives, such investment castings from metal. This intellectual and modeling skills. Is all the as Super Jet® or Zap a Gap CA ®. You can investment-casting technique could poten­ work that goes into this process worth it? also mix a "glue" of Alumilite. This proce­ tially be the subject of an interesting future Probably not for a one- or two-part sho!. dure can guarantee strength in critical article by someone who has done it. I per­ However, for a fleet of like cars which are joints because it fi lls in the minute spaces sonally have no experience in this field or unavailable except by scratchbuilding or between the parts with similar material. any space to try it. for building sections that will provide end­ Remember, subsequent pours of Alumilite Another suggestion was to use Enviro­ less variations for structures, you cannot fuse to each other, so in effect, this welds Tex®, the clear acrylic plastic we normally beat the workbench time saved and the fun the parts to each other, making future dis­ use for water. This material would work of being your own independent hobby kit­ assembly (if necessary) difficult. well for items that you wanted to be trans­ manufacturer. parent in places, such as a lamp post or [ did not address the ethical issues that Other Ideas auto window. r believe the major difficul­ underlie this capability, but I hope that we, While preparing this article, Randy, our ties with this product would be its long set­ as honest modelers, use this process to cre­ editor, mentioned that some people have up time and its expense. You definitely ate our own ideas and not to infringe on the tried using "hot glue" as a casting medium. would not want to pre-spray the mold if it design and creativity of others. �

February ., 99., Model Railroading • 43 ...,. . . .

TRAIN SET - The Series Gandy Dancing by Jim Mansfield

Photo and illustrations by the author

Here is the G&T with all trackwork and wiring completed. This segment of the series takes us to where we can run a train and do some switching. This is where the fun starts!

surface was determined before construc­ pieces of track as a guide, the details of the gandy dancer \' gan-de-\ n [perh. fr. tion started, based on two criteria: the track arrangement were determined. The the Gandy Manufacturing Company, amount of space available in my son's resulting track plan is shown in Figure I. I Chicago, Illinois, toolmakers] 1 : room and the size of the "track plan." We chose to use the Atlas line of track because started with the set and developed a plan of its reputation and availability. The Atlas one who dances gandily. 2 a : that would allow the kids to run a train in a line has all the components, both track and laborer in a railroad section gang. circle, store another train in a yard and pro­ electrical, needed to easily build a reliable vide a couple of switching locations that and operational layout. would not be too difficult for parents and The radii of the curved track are 93;4" he last two articles in this monthly children to learn to operate. In this way our (191/2" circle) and 19"; straight sections series have discussed the train set children, Gwen and Ted, can turn on a are 5" long. Once the planning for the andT benchwork of the N scale G&T model train and watch it run or learn to do some G&T was complete (see Figure I), I com­ railroad. While the benchwork was con­ switching with the aid of Margaret and me. piled the fo llowing list of track compo­ structed last time, the size of the tabletop With the plan sketched, and using actual nents:

44 • Model Railroading February "199"1 START WITH THESE THREE LEGEND SECTIONS OF TRACK 1---11 STRAIGHT TRACK (5" LONG)

� CURVED TRACK (9¥4" RADIUS) 6� 1-1----1""1 CURVED TRACK (19" RADIUS)

1 TURNOUT - RIGHT HAND (REMOTE)

1 TURNOUT - LEFT HAND (REMOTE)

1 TURNOUT - RIGHT HAND (MANUAL)

1 TURNOUT - LEFT HAND (MANUAL)

I�I BRIDGE - THROUGH TRUSS �_HI RE-RAILER TRACK R • INSULAT ED RAIL JOINER .P1 BLOCK POWER FEEDER V'I PA� SSING TRACK • BLOCK COMMON FEEDER

Figure 1 - This simple track plan allows for running a train while offering some yard activity. The plan shows where the various track sections are located, where insulated plastic and terminal/joiners (for power) are inserted, and the location of the bridge over Gwen's Grotto. Some key track sections concerning the order of laying the track are also annotated. Please refer to the text for an explanation of these notes.

bed and drive a brad located about from Quantity Item straight re-railer as a guide. The point I" between the rails on each end of the re-rail­ the end. Add another, about 1,4" from the 15* Curved track (93/4 " radius) er is on the track centerline. A piece of end. Ensure the cork is next to the center­ 2** Curved track (19" radius) paper was held against the inside of a rail line. 14 Straight track (5" long) to mark the width of the wood block. 6) Return to where the nailing was 1 Turnout(right hand, remote control) stopped and continue to drive nails until 2" 1 Turnout (left hand, remote control) I used small pieces of masking tape to I Turnout (right hand, manual control) keep the track from moving during the from the end. Then, using the I" and \4" 2 Turnout (left hand, manual control) marking. I marked between approximately spacing, finish the piece of roadbed. I Through truss bridge (5" long) every fourth tie; this gives a true curve 7) Now, set the second half of the road­ 6 Cork roadbed (36" long) needed to lay the roadbed. I also marked bed next to the laid piece and drive brads 4 pair Terminal/joiner wires the points where straight track ends and every two inches. 5 Plastic rail joiners curved track starts and where turnouts are When approaching a turnout, come from 3 Re-railer track sections (5" long) located. This marking was drawn perpen­ the "facing" direction (the end with only * 12 came with the train set, including a re-railer/ dicular to the track centerline and about 2" one track) and split the halves to follow the terminal section. long. diverging routes. Then lay the second half **One is included with each turnout. No need to Next, I laid the cork roadbed. Figure 3 of the roadbed along each route, cutting buy any. shows how the roadbed is laid in relation­ (using a model knife) the fill pieces, and ship to the centerline of the track. When nail into place along the track centerline. Other items used to lay the roadbed and the roadbed is purchased, the beveled Then lay the remaining roadbed, starting at track were: edges are together. Simply pull the two the turnout. Quantity Item halves apart and lay half of a section at a If the roadbed is laid carefully, the seam time. To lay the roadbed, the following between the two haves will act as the cen­ I Box Wire brads (#9, V2" long) steps were used: ter-line of the track. Thus, when laying the I Pkg. Track nails (Atlas) I Small hammer I) Place one end of a half-section of sections of track, most of the final align­ Hobby knife with blades roadbed next to the marked centerline of ment will be automatic. The positioning of (e.g., X-Acto®) the track. Start at the edge of the Grotto. the track sections prior to attachment Needle nose plier 2) Using fingers, push a I/z" brad into should be augmented by sighting by eye at the cork, centered in the piece and about a low level. This sighting is the best way to The first step in "dancing gandily" is to 2" from the end. Use the small hammer to eliminate kinks where the track sections draw the centerlines of the track plan on tap the brad into the table top until the top are joined. the top surface of the train table. While the of the head of the brad is flush with the Notice that each section of track has two classic method of doing this is to use com­ cork. or three crossties with a small hole in the passes, straightedges, rulers, etc., I chose to 3) About 2" down the length of the center. These holes are for the track nails lay the track in position on the train board, cork, ensure the cork is next to the center­ used to affix the track. Care must be used making sure all track connections were line and place a second brad and tap it into not to drive the nail in so far as to bend or smooth with no "kinks." I then marked the place. break the plastic crossties. Figure 4 shows center of the track between the crossties 4) Drive four or five brads at this 2" the final relationship of the crosstie and using a pencil and small block of wood a spacing, ensuring the roadbed is next to the nail head. As an aid, I used a piece of card­ width equal to half the gauge of the track centerline. board the thickness of the head. I put a (see Figure 2). I made the block using a 5) Return to the starting end of the road- small hole in the card and pushed the nail

February 1991 Model Railroading • 45 centerline OF TRACK

CORK ROADBED HALVES

Figure 3 - The cork roadbed is laid one half sec­ tion at a time. It is centered on the track centerline marked in Figure 2.

TRACK NAIL

Figure 2 - A block of width equal to one half the track gauge will help you mark the track centerline. Also shown is how to hold a pencil to ensure the cen­ ter of the track is always marked.

Figure 4 - The head of the Atlas track nail used to hold the track sections should have a final position after nailing such that it does not bend the crossties. See the text for a trick. through the cross tie with my fingers as the end of the spurs. The placement of the train table. It should be noted that while we when laying the roadbed. I then placed the four re-railers (three purchased and the used the curved re-railer/ card over the nail and then used light taps curved re-railer/terminal track that came terminal section that came with the set, we with the hammer to drive the nail. As a with our set) is such that they will be used did not use it for the final wiring. final point, generally, one should not use as "grade crossings" for the automobile In order to operate the train, temporarily the nails for holding turnouts. They should roadways to be added in the next article. connect the ends of four feeders marked PI be allowed to "float." An exception is The insulated rail joiners (big blocks on through P4 on the track plan. Also tem­ when two turnouts are together. A single the side of the track line) are positioned on porarily connect the four common feeders nail on one of the turnouts can be used the inside rail (relative to the loop). The together. If you use the terminal track that where they join. terminal/j oiner wires are inserted at the came with the set, connect the power pack To start the dancing, position the bridge locations shown. The rail that the wires go to it. If not, then connect the pack to the and the two pieces of track on either side to can be determined by the side of the line power and common wires under the layout. of it. Refer to Figure 1. Lay these pieces on which the solid half circle (power feed­ Now you can run the train. The powered and the rest of the curve. The bridge does er) or solid triangle (common feeder) is turnouts can be thrown using the small pin not have any nails. Next, lay the straight positioned. The insulators and terminal/ as with the manual turnouts. portion continuing from the bridge. Then joiners are placed as the track sections are The final step to the track work is lay the second curve of the loop. The three connected during final assembly of the wiring and building a small control panel.

"mainline" turnouts and two straight sec­ track. A tfJ 6" - diameter hole is drilled next This month's On TRACK column on page tions are then laid. The passing track and to the roadbed adjacent to the 47 discusses the final wiring and panel for the rest of the track is then laid, starting at terminal/j oiners for the attached feeder the G&T. See you there. the loop turnouts and progressing towards wire to go through the top surface of the Next month, scenery details. Jl

46 • Model Railroading February �99� Wiring the G&T Project Layout by Jim Mansfield Illustrations by LaViolette A. Martin

Photos by the author

he wiring of our project layout was Holes were also drilled in the tabletop for Layout Wiring done concurrently with the track the two remote-control turnouts so that the The first step on wiring the layout is to layingT described in part three of the series, three-wire cable to each switch machine connect all the "common" feeders together. "Train Set - The Series" on page 44 of could be routed under the table. The track The general rule for doing this is to start this issue. As a portion of track was laid, diagram on page 45 of this issue gives all with the furthest from the lower left corner holes in the train table were drilled to the locations of the feeders and switch of the track plan. This is where the control allow passage of the electrical feeders. machine powercables. panel will be located. The easiest way to run the wiring is to set the layout on its back edge and allow it to rest on the back legs. To connect an additional common to the first one, we must splice the wires together. To do this, grasp the end of the first feeder and lightly pull it toward the location of the control panel. Take the rest of the feed­ ers and find a location where all the feed­ ers can touch at the same location on the firs t feeder. Next, using a pair of wire cutters or school scissors, cut each feeder (except the first one) about I" longer than the distance to the first feeder. The next step is to strip the insulation from the wire. This can be done using "wire strippers" available at electronic supply houses or using the X­ Acto blade and holder. It is best to prac­ tice cutting on a scrap piece of wire first. To use the X-Acto blade, place the wire on a piece of wood, holding it with the end of your left index finger about I Y2" from the end of the wire. Roll the wire back and forth while applying light pressure with the

Photo 1 - The wiring for the G&T control panel is bundled using wire clips and cutting edge of the blade on the insulation. the wires going to the track blocks and turnouts are marked using tape. You should have to roll the wire eight to

February ., 99., Model Railroading • 47 ten times to make the cut. When the cut is complete, the insulation can be slid off the wire. If strands of the wire come off with the insulation, you have cut a bit too much. The insulation should be cut I" from the end of the wire. Remember, use light pres­ ... sure with the blade on the insulation. Prac­ tice until no single strands are cut. After the feeders are stripped, the first feeder must be cut to length at the wiring .. ,.., ,. ,.. junction, stripped and all feeder bare wires twisted together. The final step is to strip a wire to run from the joint to the control panel location. Cut this wire about 18" longer than the location of the control ...... panel. Next, the power feeders are located and identified using a piece of masking tape marked with an ink pen. Photo 4 shows a display of the track plan with the four track blocks identified. The marking of the Photo 2 - The control panel was pre-drilled for mounting the control devices power feeders should match this display. and power transformer and for the wiring going to the layout . On the bottom of the train table (Photo 3), six-position terminal (barrier) strips (Radio Shack part #274-659) are mounted on the corner that will hold the control panel. Once these two terminal strips are mounted, the markings shown in the photo are made. These markings will be described as needed. The three-wire control cables for the switch machines are each composed of a green, a black and a red wire. The green and red wires are the power wires for the switch machine - green for the straight route and red for the branch route. The black wire is the common return for both the green and red wires. To wire the switch machines, the three wires must be separated and the insulation stripped from each. First, cut the cable to length by running it to the terminal board. Allow V2 " for strip­ ping. If the cable is not long enough to Photo 3 Terminal boards were mounted on the underside of the layout for reach the terminal block, additional wire - attaching the wiring from the control panel to the track wiring. must be added to the cable. This is done as with the track common described above. To separate the wires, carefully cut, using the X-Acto blade, between the wires. Next, strip the wires. These wires are very small, so take your time when stripping them. Also be very careful when handling the bare wire. It breaks very easily. Refer to the track diagram in Photo 4 to determine which turnout (hence switch machine) is #10. Connect the three wires to the proper screws on the terminal strip. When connecting a wire, back the screw (turning counterclockwise) completely off the strip, form the stripped wire in a loose "U" around the screw and place a screw back into the hole. The wire should be on the left-hand side of the screw as you are looking at it (see Photo 3). Next, connect the wires for turnout#20. Likewise, connect the four track block power feeders and then the track common Photo 4 - The control panel complete and mounted to the layout. All controls feeder to the terminal strip. This finishes and a track diagram are included. The space at left is for a second train power the layout portion of the wiring. transformer. The control devices can simply accept this "cab."

48 • Model Railroading February 1991 Control Panel TRACK TU RNOUTS The control panel for the G&T was con­ 10 20 C 1 2 3 4 ,.-"-- ,.....-A------. structed from tempered Masonite. The out­ TB (TERMINAL BOARD) 1 ( o () ( 001 113 side dimensions are 7" x 12" . The size was determined from the actual size of the elec­ I trical control devices and power trans­ former that we used for the layout. Photo 4 shows the final layout of the panel, includ­ POWER ing a small track diagram and an area for I1 2 3 4 an additional power transformer so that we 12V VDC I can add a second cab to run two trains. The i------AC "-- 0 Atlas "selector" (the item at the bottom of :.:: wz the photo with fo ur slide switches) allows TRANSFORMER SELECTOR w « Cl c::: ...J() W the connection of a second power trans­ (!) CD c::: former to the track wiring by connecting 10 20 two wires. The two smaller control devices directly under the track diagram are two Atlas "switch control boxes." SWITCH CONTROL BOXES The drilling pattern fo r the panel is shown in Photo 2. The drill bit size for the screws which hold the Atlas items on the Figure 1 - This schematic shows the wiring for the control panel as panel is V32" diameter. Holes for the wires shown in Photo 1. The transformer from the set supplies power to both the going to these items are V16" diameter, as track block selector and the switch control boxes. Note the common feeder are the holes for the screws that hold the wire for the track goes directly to the terminal strip at screw "C." power transformer. The locations of all the holes were determined by placing the items on the panel and marking with a pencil. BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4 Once the holes were drilled, the panel was covered with a wood-grained contact I I I paper purchased at the supermarket. A small nail was then pushed through each hole from the back of the panel. All the control devices and the power transformer were then mounted using the small wood screws supplied with the devices and #4 screws purchased for the power transformer. The wiring for the panel is based on the instructions that come with the control TB 0 devices. The complete wiring scheme for C 1 2 3 4 the panel is shown in Figure I. The control TRACK panel wiring interfaces with the track and turnout wiring as shown in Figures 2 and 3. 2 - This schematic details the wiring which runs from the four The 22-gauge wiring was first attached to Figure the control devices, routed through the track blocks to the interface terminal strip labeled "TRACK." The location of appropriate hole in the control panel, and the four sets of block feeders can be determined from the track diagram on then marked and grouped by function (e.g., page 45 of this issue of Model Railroading. Common feeders are connected track blocks). The wires were cut to length and a single wire then goes to the "C" screw on the terminal strip. (12" ) and the free end stripped of insulation. Radio Shack cable/utility clips (Part #278- 1640) were used on the back of the control SWITCH MACHINE SWITCH MACHINE panel to hold the wires in place. These clips were also used on the bottom of the 10 20 layout to hold the track wiring. Photo I shows the back of the panel with all wiring 1 ( included. ( \ Next, I mounted the control panel. To do this, I used 3/4" -long #6 wood screws. I covered the two outside screw heads with small squares of contact paper and the cen­ ter screw was covered with the small track TB diagram. I used rubber cement to attach the G B R G B R diagram. TURNOUTS The final step is to attach the wiring to the interface terminal boards. Figure 2 shows where all wiring from the panel is terminated. Figure 3 - The two turnout-switch machine wires go to the terminal The wires are attached to the terminals as strip labeled "TURNOUTS." Note the color of the wires. These wires are described above. Jl very small.

February 1991 Model Railroading • 49 Modeling a Modern Circus Train

Part Two - Occupied Sleepers by Bill Hill

Photos by the author Illustra tions by LaViolette A. Martin

he occupied sleepers are the easiest by Miniatures By Eric. opposite end of the car on the same side of part of building a modern circus the car as you just did. Right side of the trTain because you can modify existing Body Modifications diaphragm on the NON-vestibule end. commercial rolling stock. The basic car Now let's begin to modify the car body. After this has dried, take a piece of 4" used is a Rivarossi chair coach (#6606). Remove the trucks; some have a peg and styrene rod and cut to fit between the 4" x You can either use the undecorated version the newer ones have a split pin to secure 4" x 8" piece to the bottom edge of the or strip the paint from an existing car(s). the trucks. Also remove the wheelsets and car. You will have to notch the moulded­ There are 15 occupied sleepers on the pull out the coupler, unless you want to use on hand rail to make the rod fit flat on the train built from Union Pacific coaches of the furnished x2f type. Spray or hand paint end. Glue the rod into place. You have the 5400 class. Some of the cars have Thenno­ the frames silver and let dry. At this point, now completed the body modifications. pane® windows with green tint. Others you may want to decide to replace the Wash the body in warm soapy water, rinse have clear glass, but have silver solar fi lm wheel sets with Kadee #521 36" whee I sets thoroughly and let dry. applied to the inside for both privacy and or the Jay-Bee #104 36" wheeI sets. Unless to reflect heat. Remember, a season is two you are only running on code 100 rail, Roof Modifications years long - summer and winter. these wheelsets, with their similar flanges, Now let's make the modifications to the Typical Union Pacific cars have a duct will enable you to run on smaller code rails roof. Here you have a choice: you can that resembles a roof walk that runs the (83, 70, etc.) and eliminate derailments. either use a piece of 2" x 12" styrene or length of the car on the center line of the Using your X-Acto® knife, with a #1 1 cut and fi t a piece of styrene roofwalk roof. This must be added to the car. Another blade, lightly score the line below the (from some old car kits). I used the 2" x detail which has been added to the roof is a vestibule door several times. Then take a 12" styrene strip method on my cars. I 4" conduit, added by the circus to carry fi ne razor-saw blade and cut in the vertical took the strip and glued it to the center line electrical cables for lighting and power. grooves from the bottom edge of the skirt, of the roof with one end even with one end The conduit has a junction box on each end up to the score line. Flex the plastic of the roof and, after the glue had dried, cut that carries the cables to the interior of the between these cuts until it breaks free. the leftover even with the end of the roof. car to a distribution panel. Clean up the opening with a fi le or emery Now take the remaining two pieces of 4" x Facing the vestibule end of the car, to board. Take the steps and secure them with 4" x 8" . Determine how the roof fits prop­ the left of the diaphragm, is a 4" conduit Goo® or ACC to the body behind this erly into the car body. Glue the two pieces and junction box, that comes from near the opening. For variety, go to the opposite to the roof, on the same side that you glued roof to the bottom edge of the car end. end of the car and cut vertically inside of the pieces to the ends of the car. The pieces Cables coming from the conduit have the stirrup steps to the groove. Score along should be located approximately 24" from plugs for connecting to the next car in line. the groove and flex the section to remove. the end of the roof and 6" to one side of The circus has eliminated the vestibule You can also remove the stirrup steps com­ the strip that you added to the roof. When step covers and these are open at all times. pletely and substitute a section of Walthers these have dried, take the 4" rod and cut to This is one of the modifications that must ladder stock for the stirrups. fit between these pieces and glue to the be made to your model. Walthers Inc. used All sizes given in this series will be roof, keeping it parallel and 6" from the to have die-cast vestibule steps that were given in scale feet or inches. Take a piece other strip. An additional detail you can ideal for this modification, but they have of 4" x 4" styrene strip and cut four pieces make is to add one or two television disks been discontinued. Some of the better 8" long. Glue one of these to the vestibule to the strip, in the center of the roof, by stocked hobby shops may still have some. end, 6" down from the roof and 6" to the either using small thumbtacks (1/4" diame­ A substitute for this is a brass casting made left of the diaphragm. Repeat this on the ter) or using a 1/4" hole punch to punch

50 • Model Railroading February ., 99., several disks in .020" styrene and a piece RIVAROSSI of .0 IS" brass rod, bent into an "L" shape CARS and with a .0 16" hole drilled into the cen­ ter strip. This is ACC'd on the inside of the roof with the "L" on the outside of the roof. A 1/4" disk is then ACC'd to the "L" with the rod centered on the disk. Personal­ ly, I like the thumbtack method as it is stronger and will not break off. Now wash the roof as you did the body and let dry.

Vestibule Painting End Using your favorite masking tape, mask off the window section below the roof. If you want the silver look on your windows, mask off the vestibule end of the windows on the inside and spray the roof and inside silver. If you want to have the Thermopane (green) look, get a spray can of Testor's Candy Emerald Green (# 160 I) and spray the inside of the windows. When this has dried, overspray with silver. (Note: This method, without the silver overspray, is Non-Vestibule also handy for cars that have Thermopane End windows and domes.) Also remember, the green spray is an enamel and WILL react with Floquil paint if it is being used for the silver. When all the paint is dry, the under­ body of the car is painted flat black. I usu­ ally hand paint this area, but you could also spray paint or airbrush. You will probably have to touch up some of the areas that 2" X 12" Strip need it. The inside of the steps is silver. Non·Vestibule End "'\------/ Reinstall the wheel sets into the truck side frames and attach the trucks to the 4" Conduit 4" x 4" x 8" body. Reinstall the roof, making sure that the conduit on the roof is on the same side as the conduit on the ends of the car. If you have decided to install Kadee Roof·Top View couplers, use the MKD-6 and build up a pad of 2" x 12" stryrene, checking with the Kadee 205 coupler height gauge on a piece of track to get the proper height. Drill the pad and body with a #50 drill and either tap 2-56 or, as I did, use self-tapping screws. I like my cars to be close coupled, so I set my coupler so that the inside face of the coupler is even with the front edge of the diaphragm. Add a 41/2" -wide red decal strip below the windows and overspray the entire car with a gloss coat and your car is ready.

Duplex Sleeper ---'---' Cut For the duplex sleeper, I used a Con-Cor

(Continued 011 page 57.) CON-COR CARS

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February 1991 Model Railroading • 51 Modeling a CP Rail GP30 by Patrick Lawson

Photos by the author

n Canada, the GP30 is rare indeed. There are only two and they are still Iin use today, after 27 years of service. In the early 1960s, Electro-Motive Division at La Grange, IL, produced 945 GP30s for the American market, while its Canadian subsidiary General Motors' Diesel in Lon­ don, Ontario, sold only two (both to CP Rail). These units were rebuilt from traded­ in F7B and F9B units under the "Locomo­ tive Replacement Plan" in 1963. Unit number 5000, originally numbered 8200, is significant because it was the first of more than a hundred second-generation diesels to be built for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Few of the external spotting fe atures have been changed in the 27 years of ser­ vice that these units have seen. One excep­ tion is the horns that have been moved to the back of the unit to save the ears of the crew. However, internally, most parts must have been changed time and time again. Because of their age, the GP30s would have been painted in the popular Canadian Pacific Tuscan paint scheme. I have only seen and photographed these locomotives in southwestern British Columbia and on Vancouver Island. How­ ever, I would be interested to know how far east they travel. The Canadian Track-

52 • Model Railroading February 1991 side Guide informs me that they are main­ tained in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The Model A model of either of these units can be built using a Bachmann shell and a Proto Power West chassis. At the time this was written, these items were only available by mail order from A-Line (the address is: Proto Power West, 3432 Lucero Ave., La Verne, CA 91750). Building the model is very straightforward and basically only requires adding detail parts. Start this project by cementing plastic in the holes in the shell for the hom, bell, and headlights. When the cement is dry, drill holes for the eye bolts, grabirons, low hood bell, hom, antenna, ditch lights, front and rear lights, sand hatches, air hoses and cou­ pler lift bars. Remove cast-on detail such as grabirons, coupler lift bars, front and rear lights, and cab sunshades. Wherever possible, use ACC applied from inside the shell to cement the parts in place. Don't add any parts to the front or rear hoods until the decal stripes are in place. There are a few scratchbuilt parts that should be added. Use pieces of .020 styrene for the steps that are missing on either side of the low hood. Styrene can also be used for the step guards at the front right and left rear of the cab. A detail that I forgot to add to my model is the small hatch on the left side of the long hood just behind the cab. Use .020 brass rod to simu­ late the pipe above the air tanks. The shell is now ready for paint. Use a clean air brush to apply Floquil Black to the frame, walkways, front hood, and rear hood. Then mask these areas and apply a mixture of Floquil CP Red and SP Day­ light Red to the shell. Airbrush the stan­ chions at this time as well. Now is the time to apply some of the weathering by adding weathering colors to the red. Remove the masking and put the shell aside to dry. Turning to the underframe, remove the side frames from the trucks. The 'side frames supplied need to be altered by removing the bearings, and replacing them with Miniatures by Eric GP38-2 bearings. Add the wheel slip indicator, brake and sand lines by drilling appropriate-size holes, and use ACC to glue them into the side frames. I used Herald King and Accu Cal decals on this model. The stripes and Multimark that you choose to use will determine the age of the unit. The large Multimark was first applied to these units about 1969. Rail Canada Volume 3 shows unit #5001, in 1977 with a very small Multimark. CP Rail / began applying wide stripes (8" ) to its units about 1978. I chose to model a cur­ rent prototype with 8" -wide stripes and no Multimark. Unit 5001 has standard bearings and a small Multimark. Also, no small hatch Measure the hood ends and cut the decal on the left side of the long hood behind the cab, and the horn is on the roof of the cab. The above differences are typical of CP units. Not much standard­ (Continued on page 58.) ization of details between units.

February � 99� Model Railroading • 53 Model Photography Series #2 1l1lTungsten·· Slide Films Lighting conditions on model layouts can cause color shifts to occur when using color slide film. Changing the type of film you use can improve the color balance of your layout slides.

by Bruce Noll

Photos by the author

lide shows are one of the best ways to share a model railroad. Magazines alsoS prefer to use color slides for publication. There are many slide films on the mar­ ket today. A special group of slide films is

3 - A film test. The color chart was illuminated with 32000K lighting and photographed for Va second at f-4.

1 - A model scene illuminated with 32000K quartz lights and photographed with Fujichrome 64T tungsten film.

4 - A film test. The color chart was illuminated with 32000K lighting and photographed for eight seconds at f-32.

Special types of color slide film

2 - A model scene illuminated with 32000K quartz lights and photographed designed for use with incandescent with Fujichrome 50 daylight film. tungsten lighting.

54 • Mod I Railroading February 1991 designed to be used with incandescent Ta ble 1 - Daylight Films (tungsten) lighting. This second article in the series on model photography will dis­ Film Designation Speed (ISO) Type cuss these special types of slide films. Fujichrome 50 RF 50 General Most of the slide film commonly avail­ Fujichrome 50 D RFP 50 Professional able is of the '''daylight'' type. These films Ektachrome 64 EPR 64 Professional are designed for use outside in sunlight or Kodachrome 64 KR 64 General with electronic flash. Table I lists some of Kodachrome 64 PKR 64 Professional the more common "daylight" slide fi lms. Fujichrome 100 RD 100 General Usually our model railroads are not illu­ Fujichrome 100 D RDP 100 Professional minated with daylight and very few model­ Ektachrome 100 HC EC 100 General ers have access to high-powered, studio­ Kodachrome 200 KL 200 General type electronic flash units. For the most Kodachrome 200 PKL 200 Professional part, our layouts are illuminated by incan­ descent or fluorescent lighting. Photography of subjects illuminated by Ta ble 2 - Tungsten Films fl uorescent light is difficult. There are Type many different types and manufacturers of Film Designation Speed (ISO) Color fluorescent tubes. Many of the different Balance types of tubes require different filters to Kodachrome 40 KPA 40 34000K Professional balance the color that the tubes produce. A Ektachrome 50" EPY 50 32000K Professional future article may be devoted to photogra­ Fujichrome 64T RTP 64 31000K Professional phy using fluorescent lighting. Ektachrome 160 ET 160 32000K General Whether the light is from daylight, Ektachrome 160 EPT 160 32000K Professional incandescent lamps or fluorescent tubes, *See text - to be replaced with Ektachrome 64T all "white" light appears mostly the same color to our eyes. Our brains are compen­ sating for the actual color of the light. with Fujichrome 50 film. Fuj ichrome 50 is the color of 28000K household bulbs to a daylight balanced fi lm. The film would 32000K for the Type B fi lm. Color Temperature have reproduced the colors of the scene It is possible to use filters to allow use of The "color" of what appears to be white accurately had the scene been illuminated daylight fi lm with household bulbs. light is expressed as a color temperature. by daylight at 5500oK. The 32000K light­ 28000K light is much redder than 55000K The color temperature is a way to describe ing which was actually used is redder than daylight so a dark blue filter is required. the color of light exactly. As the color tem­ 55000K daylight. The fi lm reproduced the An 80A fi lter is required to shift the color perature increases the light becomes more scene with a red tint due to the incorrect of 28000K household bulbs to 55000K for blue. As the color temperature decreases color temperature of the lighting. the daylight fi lm. The 80A fi lter is very the light becomes more red. Direct sunlight Many layouts are illuminated with regu­ dark, and it reduces the amount of light at noon has a color temperature of approxi­ lar household incandescent light bulbs. The reaching the film by over four times. mately 5500 degrees Kelvin, usually color temperature of these household bulbs Before investing in a lot of filters try abbreviated as 5500oK. varies with the manufacturer and the age of some photography using tungsten fi Ims Most daylight fi lms are balanced for the bulb. The average color temperature of with whatever incandescent lamps illumi­ light with a color temperature of 5500oK. household bulbs is approximately 2800oK. nate your layout. Many times layout pho­ Daylight film is designed to reproduce col­ It is always best to select a fi lm with a tographs do not need to show the exact lay­ ors accurately when the subject is illumi­ color balance close to the color temperature out colors. Filters may only be required nated by light with a color temperature of of the light. In many cases the color temper­ when a particular prototype paint scheme 5500oK. ature of the light does not need to exactly is to be photographed. A special group of fi lms, known as match the color balance of the fi lm. A future To maximize depth of field for model "tungsten" films, is balanced for light with article in this series will discuss special photography, small apertures are required. a color temperature between 31OooK and 32000K and 34000K lighting equipment. Refer to the January 1991 issue of Model 3400oK. Tungsten films are listed in Table In many cases tungsten fi lms will pro­ Railroading magazine for a discussion of 2. These films are sometimes referred to as duce acceptable results when used with depth of field. either "Type A" or "Type B" tungsten regular household incandescent bulbs. If Small apertures (large f-stop numbers) films. Type A tungsten film is designed to the layout lights are on a dimmer be sure to require long exposure times. Long expo­ reproduce colors accurately when the sub­ turn the dimmer up to maximum bright­ sure times require a sturdy tripod. As the f­ ject is illuminated with light with a color ness. When incandescent bulbs are dimmed, stop is increased by one stop (from f/ 16 to temperature of 3400oK. Type B tungsten the color temperature of the light decreases, f/22 as an example) the shutter speed must film is designed to reproduce colors accu­ and the light becomes redder. The resulting be doubled (from 2 to 4 seconds). Each f­ rately when the subject is illuminated with photographs may look "warmer" or redder stop increase reduces the amount of light light with a color temperature of 3200°K- than photographs produced using lights on the fi lm by one half. If the light is Photo I shows a model railroad scene with the correct color temperature. reduced by one half then the shutter must illuminated with 32000K quartz lamps and be open approximately twice as long for Filters photographed using Fuj ichrome 64T film. the same exposure on the fi lm. The Fujichrome 64T has reproduced the Filters are available to alter the color of colors of the scene accurately because the the light. Filters that attach to the camera Reciprocity Failure color temperature of the lighting is very lens are most common, but filters for lights Many fi lms are not designed for long close to the color balance of the film. are also available. 28000K light is redder exposures. Long exposures cause reciproc­ Photo 2 is the same scene illuminated than 32000K light so a light blue filter is ity failure in the film. Reciprocity failure is with the same lamps, but photographed required. An 82C fi lter is required to shift the failure of the film to respond to longer

February 1991 Model Railroading • 55 exposures in the same way as to short exposures. Ta ble 3 - Reciprocity Failure Exposure Compensation There are two main types of reciprocity failures. The first is a shift in the effective Film 11 0 second 1 second 5 seconds 10 seconds speed of the film. With a one-second expo­ Kodachrome 40 none +1/2 stop +1 stop NR sure the film speed may be ISO 50, but Film 1 second 1 second 10 seconds 100 seconds with a 16-second exposure, reciprocity /10 Ektachrome 50 none none NR NR failure may cause the effective film speed Ektachrome 64T none none none +1/2 stop to be ISO 25. Reciprocity failure can make (NR-Not recommended for critical use) exposures very difficult to determine. To maximize depth of field, the camera lens is Film 1/15 to 4 seconds 8 seconds 16 seconds 32 seconds set to the smallest aperture (largest f-stop). Fujichrome 64T none none none + 1/1 stop The only exposure control available if the f-stop is fixed is the exposure time (shutter speed). fi lm and lighting were used for Photo 4, temperature of 3200oK. The Kodak desig­ Exposure calculations for reciprocity but the exposure was 8 seconds at f-32. The nation is EPY. The fi lm is available in 36- failure quickly become unworkable. As the green color is a color shift caused by exposure, 135-size magazines and larger effective speed of the film decreases, the reciprocity fa ilure. formats. The fi lm is designed to be pro­ exposure time increases. As the exposure All is not hopeless. Film manufacturers cessed in E6 chemistry, which is widely time increases, the effective speed of the are improving their tungsten films to per­ available. The fi lm should be stored and film decreases. Each correction affects expo­ form better with long exposure times. handled as described for the Fujichrome sure time and requires another correction. Table 3 lists reciprocity failure corrections 64T. for several tungsten fi Ims. Ektachrome 50 has no reciprocity failure Exposure Bracketing with an exposure time of approximately 1/1 11 Fujichrome 64T Exposure bracketing is one solution to second. At exposures of one second the the problem of decreasing fi lm speed. Fujichrome 64T is a professional fi lm effective fi lm speed is still ISO 50, but a Bracketing is the technique of exposing designed for lights with a color tempera­ color correction fi lter is recommended. one frame of film at the exposure that the ture of 31Ooo K. The Fuji designation is Kodak does not recommend the use of light meter reads and exposing other RTP. The film is available in 36-exposure, Ektachrome 50 with exposure times of 10 frames using deliberate over- and under­ 135-size magazines and larger formats. seconds or longer. Ektachrome 50 may be exposures. The film is designed to be processed in E6 used for long exposures but the results With color slide films, bracketing is usu­ chemistry, which is widely available. maybe unpredictable. The film should not ally done in either "third-stop" or "half­ Professional film should be stored in the be used with exposure times faster than stop" increments. Many automatic cameras refrigerator. The fi lm should be allowed to 1/1 00 second. have an exposure compensation dial which warm to room temperature before the Kodak is currently discontinuing allows the camera electronics to do the package is opened. If the cold film package Ektachrome 50. Ektachrome 64T will bracketing. Refer to the camera manual for is opened the fi lm may be damaged by replace Ektachrome 50. The Kodak desig­ your camera for the operation of the expo­ condensation. Usually two hours is suffi ­ nation for the new Ektachrome 64T will sure compensation dial. cient time for the film to warm up to room still be EPY. Ektachrome 64T is currently The following method may be used on temperature. only available in larger formats, but will cameras without an exposure compensa­ Fuj ichrome 64T has recently been soon be available in 36-exposure, 135-size tion dial. Meter the scene and make one improved. The fi lm has no reciprocity fail­ magazines. exposure at the settings the meter indicates. ure with exposures as long as 16 seconds. Current specifications for the Make an exposure with twice the exposure At exposures of 32 seconds the effective Ektachrome 64T indicate no reciprocity time (one stop overexposed) and an expo­ film speed drops to approximately ISO 53. failures from 1/1 000 second to 10 seconds. sure at half the exposure time (one stop The exposure compensation at 32 seconds At exposures of 100 seconds the effective underexposed). Make another exposure is one third stop overexposure. At expo­ speed of the film drops to approximately with 1.5 times the exposure time (one half sures of 64 seconds the effective fi lm ISO 48. The exposure compensation at 100 stop overexposed) and an exposure at three speed drops to approximately ISO 48. The seconds is one half stop overexposure. quarters the exposure time (one half stop exposure compensation at 64 seconds is There is no reciprocity failure-caused color underexposed). one half stop overexposure. There is no shift compensation recommended by A typical "half-stop" bracketed exposure reciprocity failure-caused color shift com­ Kodak from 1/1 000 second to 100 seconds. may be: pensation recommended by Fuji until the The Kodak professional fi lms should be One stop under (one half the time) - 2 sec. exposure time reaches 64 seconds. The easier to find. Again, a large camera store One half stop under - 3 sec. fi lm should not be used with exposure or photo lab supplying professional photog­ "Metered" exposure - 4 sec. times of 1/3 0 second and faster. raphers will be the best place to locate One half stop over - 6 sec. If there is a drawback to the use of these films. Kodak films are also available One stop over (twice the time) - 8 sec. Fujichrome 64T it is that it may be difficult through mail order firms. to find. Fuji professional films are not Color Shift stocked by as many camera stores as fi lms Ektachrome 160 The second reciprocity failure is color from Kodak. The best source for Fuji­ Ektachrome 160 is available in both reg­ shift. The film may reproduce colors accu­ chrome 64T will· probably be a large cam­ ular and professional versions. The film is rately with a one-second exposure time, era store or photo lab supplying profes­ designed for use with lights with a color but may tum the subjects green or another sional photographers. Fuji fi lms are also temperature of 3200oK. The Kodak desig­ color with a l6-second exposure time. available through mail order firms. nation is ET for the regular version and Photo 3 shows a photographic color EPT for the professional version. Both Ektachrome 50 chart illuminated with 32000K light and films are available in 135-size magazines. exposed for 1/8 second at f-4 on tungsten Ektachrome 50 is a professional film The films are designed to be processed in film. The colors are accurate. The same designed for use with lights with a color E6 chemistry. It is a good practice to store

56 • Model Railroading February ... SS'" and handle the films as described for the Fuj ichrome 64T. Ektachrome 160 has no reciprocity fail­ Modeling a Modern Circus Train (Continued fr om page ure with exposure times from approximate­ 51.) ly VIOO second to VIO second. At exposures #75 1 undecorated slumbercoach body. The for the tricky part. The car has two con­ of one second the effective film speed window arrangement is not correct, but it duits on each side of the diaphragm run­ drops to ISO 120 and a color correction fil­ looks good. I used the same procedure in ning from the boxes to the bottom of the ter is recommended. Kodak does not rec­ preparing the body as I did on the ends. Carefully bend the rod into a gentle ommend the use of Ektachrome 160 with Rivarossi body, but this time we must curve on one end until it runs parallel to exposure times of 10 seconds or longer. remove the skirting in the center. Using the the diaphragm about 6" away. You will Color correction is recommended for expo­ X-Acto and a steel straightedge, I made need four of them. DO NOT install them at sure times faster than VIDD second. several light cuts even with the bottom of this time. Mask the roof and spray paint. Ektachrome 160 is suitable primarily for the body. I then used the razorsaw to cut Treat the windows as before (silver on the slide shows. The grain of the 135-size film behind the skirting at the battery boxes and inside) and install in the body. Now add is generally too large for adequate repro­ air conditioner. The skirting should come the four curved pieces of rod, gluing them duction in a magazine article. loose. Touch up with a file or sandpaper. to the car ends and to the box. Touch up Kodachrome 40 Cut pieces of .010 styrene to cover any with silver and overspray the body with openings left by the removal. gloss. Kodachrome 40 is a very fine grain pro­ Cut the vestibule step openings and If you build the two ex-Southern Rail­ fessional fi lm designed fo r use with lights install the steps as before. Cut two pieces road cars, you will need two Con-Cor #70 with a color temperature of 3400oK. The of .010 styrene 24" wide and 45' long and roofs to replace the smooth pullman roofs Kodak designation is KPA. The film is glue to the sides below the windows, over that come with the cars. I used two ATSF available in 36-exposure, 135-size maga­ the corrugations and flush with the bottom prototype cars (Con-Cor #70 1) to make zines. Special processing techniques are of the car, centered on the body. Cut four these cars. These cars are built the same required for Kodachrome. The film does pieces of .0 I 0 styrene 2' x 2' square and way as the duplex sleeper (i.e., removal of not require refrigeration, but it is a good glue at each end of the car, centered on the the skirts, etc.). practice to store and handle the fi lm as corrugations. Wash and paint the body as The ex-New Haven coach is built from a described fo r the Fujichrome 64T. you did the other car(s). Install wheelsets Con-Cor #70 I A TSF coach and has the Kodachrome 40 has no reciprocity fail­ and couplers and add the red stripe in the same conduit arrangement as the Rivarossi ure with an exposure time from VI O.OOO sec­ middle of the top corrugation below the car and the skirting was also removed as ond to VIO second. With exposures of one windows. outlined previously. second the effective fi lm speed drops to You probably thought I had forgotten ISO 30. The exposure compensation at one about the roof. The conduit on this car is Next Month second is one half stop overexposure. With different from the other cars. It has a In the next article, I will tell you how I exposures of fi ve seconds the effective square box on each end that is 12" x 12" built what I call the specialty cars. These film speed drops to ISO 20. The exposure x 12" with the 4" conduit running along are the four animal cars, the two compensation at five seconds is one stop the center line of the roof between the power/dorm cars, the PIE car and the shop overexposure. There is no reciprocity fail­ boxes. You have 2" x 12" styrene strip car. The method used to build these cars ure-caused color shift compensation rec­ that you used on the other cars. Use this to can also be used to build Union Pacific ommended by Kodak. Kodak does not rec­ build up the boxes and glue them at each baggage cars for other trains. These will ommend the use of Kodachrome 40 with end of the roof at the very ends. have to be scratchbuilt. It is really easy to exposure times of 10 seconds or longer. Cut the 4" rod to fit between the boxes do using commercial parts from Cal-Scale, Kodachrome 40 may not be as easy to and glue to the center line of the roof. Now Precision Scale and other manufacturers. � find as Ektachrome 50. A large camera store or photo lab supplying professional photographers is sti II the best place to PARTS LIST locate this fi lm. Mail order firms are also a Company source for this film. Part No. Description Kodak no longer processes fi 1m. The Rivarossi 6606 Chair Coach - undecorated Kodak processing labs were sold to Qualex Con-Cor 75 1 Slumbercoach - undecorated which operates the labs under the Kodalux 701 85' Coach - undecorated name. Generally Kodachrome is carried by 70 Slumbercoach Roof (2) courier or mailed to the processing labs. Kadee MKD-6 Couplers (optional) Several independent photo labs recently 521 36" Wheelsets (optional) started processing Kodachrome. Jay-Bee 106 36" Wheelsets (optional) Summary Evergreen 8212 2" x 12" Styrene Strip Of the films currently available, my first 220 .035 Styrene Rod (conduit) choice is the Fujichrome 64T. Second 8404 4" x 4" Styrene Strip choice is Kodachrome 40 and my third Testors 1601 Candy Emerald Green Spray choice is Ektachrome 50. I plan to test the 1246 Metallic Silver (optional) Ektachrome 64T as soon as the fi lm is 1149 Flat Black available in the 135-size. A future column Miniatures by Eric Unknown Brass Vestibule Steps may be devoted to the Ektachrome 64T Walthers, Inc. Discontinued (A well­ Diecast Vestibule Steps report. stocked shop may have If there are any subjects you would like some left) to see in this series or if you have any com­ 435 Brass Ladder Stock (optional ments or questions please write me in care of Model Railroading. � Stirrup Steps)

February ,1991 Model Railroading • 57 Modeling a CP Rail GP30 details and all the bubbles have been These units have CP-style pilots at removed, install the grabirons, lights and either end so one of the Kadee #7 couplers (Continued from page 53.) stanchions. Use the handrails from the kit will have to be bolted or screwed to the or form new ones from .0 1 5-diameter wire. frame. stripes to suit. Apply the rest of the decals, Cement them in place with ACe. A coat of This is a relatively easy model to build add Solvaset, and when you are satisfied Dullcote will seal the paint and hide the and would be a good introduction to the that they have settled nicely over the decal film. fun of diesel detailingand painting. ..d

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The unmodified GP30 shell.

Detail close-up.

PARTS LIST Manufacturer Part Number Description A-Line #13002 Lead weights

- -- #29200 Windshield wipers #5 1102 GP30 powered chassis #5 1103 GP30 shell, undecorated Miniatures by Eric B2 Low hood bell B22 GP38-2 bearings After filling in appropriate holes and drilling necessary H6 Sand hatches new holes. remove cast-on detail as per text. H2 Winter hatch HIS Horn LI Ditch lights L7 Double front lights LIS Double rear lights P5 Pilots S4 MU stand Detail Associates DS I401 Drop steps AHI508 Air hoses RA l 803 Radio antenna SY2205 Coupler lift bars SY2206 Eye bolts WD2304 Cab wind deflectors #6503 Curved grabirons Tichy Train Group #30 15 Grabirons MY Products LS l8 Headlight lenses Precision Scale #39022 Running lights Kadee #7 KD #7 couplers Floquil #10 Black #1 10015 Flat Finish #1 10004 Crystal Cote Misc. Weathering colors Scale Coat #1 1 White #70 CP Action Red #3 1 SP Daylight Red Herald King L4 CP hood units Left and right views of model after addition of detail parts prior to painting. Do not add detail parts to front Accu Cals 5824H CP cab units of short hood or rear of long hood until decal stripes Labelle #102 Gear oil have been added.

SB • Model Railroading February '199'1 selves and the following passenger cars, and we see the train crossing Lake Mendota leaving Madison. Then there are various run-bys in the area of Janesville, WI, and even a shot of a wig-wag grade crossing signal. There are more views of the train as it proceeds, including a striking view of the train cross­ ing an arch bridge over a waterway, with the reflection of the train in the quiet water. At Barrington-Arlington Heights there is a pacing chase of the train, capturing many varied views of 1385, ending with a sta­ tionary camera view of the train entering the main track sough of Waukegan, IL (to by Richard D. Forest, Esq. go north to Milwaukee via the North West­ ern mainline) and passing over a level rail crossing. Then we follow the train up the main, passing Kenosha and Racine. The Circus Train tape ends with a cheer from the crowd as the train arrives in Milwaukee. - Mark I Video This tape is a very excellent job. It is professionally narrated by Jim Boyd, editor he American circus is an enduring Fortunately, the old circus has been pre­ of Railfan and Railroad magazine. We are T institution, and an institution very served in several museum-type facilities, given a brief but very interesting and infor­ much associated with railroading. When and Circus World Museum in Baraboo, mative history of the circus train at the we look at the history of entertainment, the WI, is a leader in that preservation. In 1963 start of the tape which whets our appetite cirus started by bringing entertainment to a a number of the old circus wagons were for the meat of the tape, the run from Bara­ society virtually devoid of popular enter­ trucked to Milwaukee from Baraboo to boo to Milwaukee. Insertion of traditional tainment. Today we take for granted such participate in the Schlitz circus parade on circus music is both appropriate and taste­ things as electricity, movies, television, the 4th of July. That experience taught the ful. Photo locations and photo angles are radio, audio and video tapes, and who operators a lesson about the difficulties of varied, imaginative, and crisply done; knows what else; the circus started when highway transport that the Ringling Broth­ showing human interest as well as the train nothing else existed. Yet, despite competi­ ers and Barnum & Bailey Circus had itself. tion from all the other modes of entertain­ already learned. When the movement was Mark I Video is the one video tape pro­ ment, the circus (thankfully) is still with repeated in 1965, rail transport was uti­ ducer who understands the need for, and us, and still moves about the country on lized. Presto - the traditional circus train use of, maps of locations where the pho­ rails. Circus music continues to thrill was reborn. tography takes place; it is not assumed that young and old alike. This tape takes us for a chase of the the viewer (like me), necessarily knows his Naturally, with time and technology, 1985 version of the traditional circus train way around southeastern Wisconsin and great change has come to the circus, partic­ from Baraboo to Milwaukee, WI, propelled northeastern Illinois without a map. The ularly the unquestioned champion of the by C&NW ten-wheeler 1385 and back-to­ producer uses state-of-the-art equipment to circus, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum back executive F units of the C&NW. With place the maps in the tape as it proceeds, & Bailey Circus. No longer do we see the accompanying maps skillfully blended into so the viewer always knows where he or huge tent being assembled by armies of the rail footage, Mark I takes us out of she is, a truly great innovation (other pro­ roustabouts in a country field, and the Baraboo and shows the train passing over ducers take notice). young boys playing hookey to work for a the Wisconsin River Bridge; the scene cap­ I found very little to criticize, and I day at the circus to help assemble the tents tures the entire train passing over the looked hard. The pacing shots were a tad and the midway to get a free ticket for the bridge. We see all the colorful wagons on too long, and some narrative commentary show. (I am thankful that I was one of those the flatcars, the passenger cars, and the during the chase of the train from Baraboo young boys who participated in a vanished business cars for the officials. It's a sight to to Milwaukee would have been nice (nar­ institution of Americana.) The present-day behold, and except for the diesels, it takes ration ends when the train trip starts); circus train has closed cars for both its pas­ us back to the '20s. Then we follow the that's all I could find to complain about. sengers (human and animal) and necessary train through several towns and locations, For those interested in modeling the circus freight, and the circus uses large civic are­ which are again skillfully introduced by train, the tape is an absolute must. The var­ nas for its shows, such as Madison Square maps placed in the tape with ingenious ious scenes catch everything, and the Garden in New York and the Cow Palace in blending effects. assorted angles, together with the slow to San Francisco. The circus train is no longer There is a very well-done chase (the moderate speed of the train, allow the eye a series of gaily colored wagons of every views are from stationary locations along to capture everything. If anyone has any kind riding on flatcars, with custom freight­ the train's route, and a view of the train interest in either the circus or the circus and passenger-carrying cars for performers entering Waunakee, WI, with an especial­ train, get this tape. It is a real hit. and staff, but consists of postwar passenger ly good view of the passenger cars on the Circus Train, Mark I Video, P.O. Box cars (usually of UP heritage), customized rear of the train. A particularly good run­ 404, New Milford, NJ 07646, (201) 261- for specialized circus operations but giving by at Madison, WI, gives excellent and 8444. One hour. $34.95 plus $2.50 ship­ the appearance of a solid passenger stream­ effective views of the circus wagons on ping and handling. NJ residents add 7% liner train. the flatcars, as well as the flatcars them- sales tax. �

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SKOKIE A ER 8 RG 8LUE SPRINGS NORTH SHORE HOBBY AND G ITH S U CANTON WESTLAND PA STIMES RIDER'S HOBBY SHOP NANKIN HARDWARE & HOBBY MAINLINE TRAINS COLLECTORS GALLERY KENTUCKY 531 OUINCE ORCHARD ROAD 42007 FORD RD. 35101 FORD RD. 807 MAIN S1 4848 OAKTON ST. 20878 301 -977-7902 48187 313-981-8700 48185 313-722-5700 64015 816-224-6952 60077 708-673-4849 MOUNT AIRY PARIS CLARE KANSAS CITY S, HOLLAND DENNISON'S TRACKSIDE SCALE MODELS LTD. CABOOSE CORNER THE AARDVARK SPOTLIGHT MODEL RR HOBBIES 1048 E. 162ND ST. 2015 MAIN ST. 4855 BROWNS RD. 7427 TROOST AVE. 2-4 S. MAIN ST. 60473 708-339-3911 40361 606-987-1257 48617 517-386-3288 64131 816-444-7331 21771 301-831-7211

SPRINGFielD ST_ LOUIS WHISTLE POST HOBBY STATION - CHESTERFIELO 2347 W. MONROE PLAZA IOWA MASSACHUSETTS 1724 CLARKSON RD. 62704 217-744-6675 63017 314-537-3060

STREATOR BURLINGTON BEDFORD DEARBORN ON TRACK H0881ES HOBBYCRAFT SHOP BEDFORO TRAIN SHOP JOE'S HOBBY CENTER 506 E. MAIN ST. 801-803 JEFFERSON 32 SHAWSHEEN AVE. 7845 WYOMING AVE. 61364 815-672-3668 52601 319-754-4979 01730 61 7-275-7525 48126 313-933-6567

BOLTON S. ELGIN CEOAR RAPIDS S1 LOUIS SCALE MODEL PRODUCTS EASTOETROIT G&J H0881ES BOX KAR HOBBIES JOE'S HOBBY CENTER NORTH CENTRAL HOBBIES 63 HUOSON RD. 395 EAST STATE S1 109 THIRD AVE. SE LOUISIANA 17900 E. TEN MILE 9120 LACKLANO ROAD P.O. BOX 72 60m 708-695-5524 52401 31 9-362-1291 48021 313-773-8294 63114 31 4-426-0031 01740 508-779-5056 ALEKANORIA OES MOINES HARES MARY CARTER BROCKTON FARMINGTON N_ KANSAS CITY HOBBY HAVEN JOE'S HOBBY CENTER PRESTON'S TRAINS PAINT & HOBBY CRAFT CUSTOM TRAIN WORKS 7672 HICKMAN RO. 35203 GRAND RIVER MINNESOTA 4529 LEE ST. 24 TINA AV E. 1903 SWIFT 50322 515-276-8785 48024 313-477-6266 641 16 816-842-4884 71302 318-443-2755 02402 508-580-5644 CENTERVillE FLINT FORT OOOGE BATON ROUGE THE ENGINE HOUSE RIDER'S BEMIDJI BOB BAKER HOBBY SHOP LOUISIANA CENTRAL HOBBIES HOBBY HUTCH 1682 FA LMOUTH RD. ROUTE 28 THE BETTER HOBBY PEOPLE 1424 5TH AVE. S 10230 FLORIDA BLVD. PAUL BUNYAN MALL CENTERVILLE SHOPPING CENTER 3012 CORUNNA RD. 50501 515-955-9894 7081 5 504-273-0095 56601 218-751-9734 02632 508-771-531 1 48503 313-234-4051

MASON CITY LAFAYmE DANVERS FRASER SPRINGFielD EAST SIDE TRAINS RON'S MODEL RAILROAD SHOP NEW ENGLAND MODEL SUPPLY P & 0 HOBBY SHOP HOBBYDASHERY INC. 932 B E. STATE ST. 1416 S. COLLEGE RD. 467 MAPLE ST. 31902 GROESSBECK HWY. 1312 E. BAnLEFIELO 50401 515-423-1748 70503 318-232-5536 01937 508-777-1387 48026 31 3-296-6116 65804 41 7-883-4609

NEW ORLEANS EAST LONGMEADOW GRAND RAPIDS RICHFIELD ROGERS CITY INDIANA HUB HOBBY SUPPLY THE FAMILY HOBBY SHOP HOBBY WORLD HUB HOBBY CENTER THE TRAIN DOCTOR 2618 S. BROAD ST. 48 SHAKER RD. 2851 CLYDE PARK SW 6416 PENN AVE. S 156 SOUTH 3RO S1 70125 504-822-3914 01028 413-525-7345 49509 616-538-6130 55423 612-866-9575 49779 517-734-3372

SHREVEPORT EAST WEYMOUTH GRAND RAPIDS ROBBINSVILLE COOKS COLLECTORS CORNER SO. SHORE HOBBY CENTER RIDER'S HOBBY SHOP HUB HOBBY NORTH 4402 YOUREE DR. 777 BROAD ST. 2055 28TH ST. SE 4114 LAKELANDAV E. N 71105 318-865-7632 02189 617-331-1234 49508 616-247-9933 55422 612-490-1675

EVANSVILLE MALO EN SAINT CLOUD A A HOBBY SHOP CHARLES RO SUPPLY CD. BAKERS CRAFT & HOBBY 2023 W. FRANKLIN ST. 347A PLEASANT ST. DIV. PLACE FASHION CENTER 47712 812-423-8888 02148 617-321-0090 56301 612-252-0460

FORT WAY NE SPRING LAKE PARK HOBBY LAND UNIVERSITY HOBBIES 416 COLISEUM BLVD. KANSAS 8185 UNIVERSITY AVE. NE MONTANA 46805 219-483-8186 55432 61 2-780-4189

FORT WAYNE GREAT BEND SUM IT HOBBIES! NORTHAMPTON KALAMAZOO GREAT FALLS TAYLOR'S TOYS H. L. CHILDS & SON RIDER'S HOBBY SHOP SUMMIT SPEEDWAY MAINE HOBBYLAND 3120 10TH ST. 25 STATE ST. 3417 S. WESTNEOGE AVE. 1706 TILL RD. 820 CENTRAL 'V. 67530 316-793-9698 01061 49008 616-349-2666 59401 406-453-3131 � 219-489-7223 AUBURN CI INDIANAPOLIS JUNCTION TY FREIGHT STATION RAYNHAM KALAMAZOO BIG HOBBIES R C HOBBIES STAN'S ROUNDHOUSE BOY TAYLOR BROOK MALL EO'S BOXCAR 8893 PENDLETON PIKE 115 W. 7TH 5228 S. WESTNEDGE MINOT AVE .. ROUTE 11 611 CENTER ST. 46226 317-898-6284 66441 913-238-1877 49008 616-345-0004 04210 207 -784-6556 02767 508-822-6563 WARREN INDIANAPOLIS KANSAS CITY BRUNSWICK TUCKERS HOBBIES LAPEER N GAUGE TRAIN SHOP J'S HOBBY HAVEN ASK YOUR MOTHER J & HOBBIES BOX 1090 0 8863 PENDLETON PIKE 4601 STATE AVE. 49 PLEASANT ST. 288 S. MAIN 8 BACON ST. 46226 317-898-4883 66102 913-287-3030 04011 207-729-1542 48446 313-664-1414 01083 413-436-5318

February 1991 Model Railroading • 61 WESTMONT GENEVA CUYAHOGA FAllS TULSA NEBRASKA NEW HAMPSHIRE SADlER'S HOBBY SHOP LAKE CITY HOBBIES RAIL CROSSING WINGS-N-THINGS, INC, 14 HADDON AVE, 30 CHERRY ST. NORTH CAROLINA 119 W, PORTAGE TRAIL 5241 S. PEORIA 08108 609-854-7136 14456 31 5-781-0807 44221-3221 216-945-5552 74105 918-745-0034

LINCOLN BOSCAWEN SUSSEX GLENMONT ASHEVILLE LORAIN HOBBY TOWN LINCOLN CONCORD CAR SHOPS SUSSEX COUNTY HOBBIES H CUSTOM TRAINS 0 ANTIOUE TRAIN & TOY CO, THE CORNER STORE 3231 S. 13TH RT, 3 & 4, 115 KING ST, 69 MAIN ST. 4 BRIGHTON WOOD RD. 523 MERRIMON AVE, 1249 COLORADO AVE, 68502 402-421-7699 03303 603-796-2320 07641 201-875-8580 12077 518-462-6209 28804 704-253-7648 44052 216-288-2351

LINCOLN CHARLOnE MANCHESTER HICKSVILLE HOBBY TOWN USA CHARLOnE ELECTRIC TRAIN MAUMEE PAUL E, BOUROUE CO, INC, HOBBY IMAGES J M TRAINS & HOBBIES SUITER PLACE MALL CENTER & 608 WILLOW ST. 89 JERUSALEM AVE, 2566 PARKWAY PlAZA 5221 SOUTH 48TH ST, 114-0 FREELAND LANE 03103 603-625-8919 11801 516-822-8259 43537 419-893-2621 68516 402-483-7427 28217 704-527-0392 LINCOLN NORTH CONWAY HORSEHEADS HOBBYTOWN BRASS CABOOSE ALTOONA SHOPS MIDDLETOWN EAST PARK MALL (UNDER CAROLl REED) 584 WESTINGHOUSE RD, SOUTH PARK HOBBIES OREGON 220 NORTH 66TH ST. NORCROSS CIRCLE VILLAGE PLAZA lB15 mus AVE. 45042 68505 402-464-2858 03860 603-356-9922 14845 607-739-8916 513-424-5124 LINCOLN NORTH HAMPTON HUNTINGTON NORTH CANTON McMINNVILLE ROLLIES MODEL RAILROAD fins PHOTO & HOBBY SHOP CROSSING VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER NEW MEXICO CABOOSE INC, NICK'S SALES & SERVICE RED CABOOSE 5606 S. 48TH ST, US RT. 1 208 WALL ST, 7251 MIDDLEBRANCH NE 2147 THREE MILE LANE 11743 68516 402-423-9337 03862 603-964-9292 516-427-8288 44721 216-494-0125 97128 503-472-8720

OMAHA ALBUQUERQUE JOHNSON CITY CHARLOnE NORTH CANTON PORTLAND BEL AIR HOBBYCRAfT CTR, ABAJO DEPOT THE TRAIN SHOP THE MODELER'S HOBBY SHOP TRAINS-N-THINGS HOBBIES UNLIMITED 12100 W, CENTER RD, 3301 MENAUL NE, STE, NO, 16 210 GRAND AVE. 4808 C CENTRAL AVE, 226 W, MAPLE ST. 4503 N, INTERSTATE AVE, 68144 402-333-4846 87107 505-881-2322 13790 607-797-9035 28205 704-537-9963 44720 216-499-1666 97217 503-287-4090

OMAHA HOBBY TOWN USA LAS CRUCES NEW YORK RALEIGH NORWALK PORTLAND THE HOBBY HUT THE TRAIN SHOP ROCK BROOK VILLAGE THE HOBBY SHOP PAUL'S HOBBIES HOBBY WA REHOUSE 126 WYATI OR, 23 W, 45TH ST. 11011 ELM ST. 2020 CAMERON ST, 46 E, MAIN B538 SW APPLE WAY 88005 505-524-0991 10036 212-730-0409 27605 68144 402-391-5669 91 9-B33-1 123 44857 419-668-3019 97225 503-292-3790 OMAHA SCALE RAIL PATCHOGUE WENDELL POLAND PORTLAND HARRY'S DEPOT TODD'S TRAIN DEPOT 4205 S, 87TH ST. BUCKEYE RAIL & HOBBY JIM'S WHISTLE STOP 12B MEDFORD AVE., RT. 112 BOX 27242 404 W, WILSON AVE. 31 WEST MCKINLEY WAY 14037 SE STARK 11772 51 6-475-9056 27591 68127 402-339-3380 919-365-5006 44514 216-757-6080 97233 503-252-7118 WILSON OMAHA PITISfORO THE ANTIOUE BARN TRAIN SHOP PORTLAND TRAINMAN TRADING POST HOBBY PEDDLER & SWITCH STAND HOBBIES NEW JERSEY RT, 2 BOX 22 5215 S, 21ST ST, 7 SCHOEN PL, 2514 SE 122ND AVE, fOREST HILLS DOWNING ST, 68107 402-734-7233 14534 71 6-381-4532 & 97236 503-760-5804 27893 919-237-6778 SCOTTSBLUff ABERDEEN PORTLAND HOBBY TOWN HOBBY SHOP ROCHESTER STEUBENVILLE ANDY'S TRAINS MONUMENT MALL RT. 34 NEW YORK CUSTOM HOBBIES WHISTLE STOP TRAINS 208 SCOnsVILLE RD. 432 MAIN ST. 14037 SE STARK 2302 fRONTAGE RD, STRATMORE SHOPPING CENTER 14611 71 6-235-1587 43952 614-266-6016 97233 69361 308-635-7001 07747 201 -583-0505 503-252-71 18

OMAHA ABSECON AMITYVILLE ROCHESTER HOUSE Of TRAINS THE ROUNDHOUSE INC, K & P HOBBIES THE WHISTLE STOP 8106 MAPLE ST. 400 NEW JERSEY AV E, 55 MERRICK RD. 1967 RIDGE RD. E 68134 402-391-2311 08201 609-641-8474 11701 516-598-2405 14622 71 6-467-7590

BLOOMFIELD APALACHIN ROCKY POINT YOUNGSTOWN DANA'S HOBBY SHOP BEAM ELECTRIC EASTERN HOBBIES INC, BOARDMAN HOBBY CENTER 392 BROAD ST, RTE, 434 259 ROUTE 25A OHIO 6B20 MARKET ST, PENNSYLVANIA 07003 201-743-3951 13732 607-625-2222 11778 615-821-3175 44512 216-758-1522

AVON CHESTER BALLSTON SPA SCHENECTADY APPLEWOOD MINIATURE ALLENTOWN THE HOBBY GAME ANNEX THE DEPOT ADIRONDACK HOBBIES ALLENTOWN TOY TRAIN SERV, NEVADA & 36555 DETROIT RD, ROUTE 24 108 MILTON AVE, 2331 ALTON ST. 125 112 N, 11TH ST. 4401 1 216-934-6366 07930 201-879-4263 12020 518-885-8789 12309 518-393-8836 18102 215-821-0740 1-800-359-6366 BILLINGS LAS VEGAS COLTS NECK BILLINGS MODEL TRAIN SMITHTOWN CANTON BETHLEHEM PRC TRAINS JUST TRAINS THREE GUYS HOBBIES fALCON HOBBIES & HOBBY MAC'S HOBBY HALL 300 W, UTAH 41 HWY, 34 99 E. MAIN ST. 2B47 WHIPPLE AVE. NW BILLINGS PWA, ROUTE 82 721 LINDEN ST, 89102 702-3B3-3325 07722 201-409-2772 11787 516-265-8303 44708 216-477-9904 12510 91 4-223-7570 18018 215-866-B465 fLORENCE BING HAMPTON LAS VEGAS SPORTS AMERICA & WAPPINGERS FALLS CINCINNATI BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT TRAIN EXCHANGE GEORGE'S CABOOSE VALLEY MODEL TRAINS GOLf MANOR HOBBIES MAINLINE HOBBY SUPPLY HOBBY CENTER 600B BOULDER HWY, 85 ROBINSON ST, 3 fULTON ST. 2235 LOSANTIVILLE AVE. 15015 BUCHANAN TRAIL E ROUTE 1305, P.O. BOX 255 89122 702-456-8766 13904 607-771-8358 12590 914-297-7511 45237 51 3-351-3849 17214 717-794-2860 08518 609-499-2992 ERIE NORTH LAS VEGAS MERCERVILLE BROOKLYN WHITE PLAINS CINCINNATI CARS TRAINS HOBBY SHOP PETERSON HOBBIES/CRAfTS IRON HORSE HOBBIES WALT'S HOBBY SHOP WESTCHESTER HOBBIES HOBBYTOWN #15 & 4500 E. LAKE RD. 3262B CIVIC CENTER DR. 116 fLOCK RO, 7909 5TH AVE, 102 E. POST RD, 9525 KENWOOD RD, #29 HARBOR CREEK MALL 89030 702-649-3311 08629 609-586-2282 11209 718-745-4991 10601 914-949-7943 45242 513-793-5112 16511 814-899-1347

RENO MONMOUTH BUFFALO CLEVELAND ERIE HIGH SIERRA MODELS HOBBY & GAME #3 K VAL HOBBIES HOBBY HOUSE INC. CHARLES SIEGEL'S TRAIN CITY 3677 KINGS ROW 4095 U.S. HWY. 1, SUITE 19 277 HINMAN AVE. 800 HURON RD, 3133 ZUCK RD, 89503 702-747-7444 08852 201-329-0030 14216 716-875-2837 44115 216-781-3210 16506 814-B33-B313

BUFFALO GETTYSBURG RENO PENNSAUKEN NIAGARA HOBBY CRAfT MART CLEVELAND TOMMY GILBERT MODEL HOBBIES EMPORIUM TED'S ENGINE HOUSE & NATIONAL HOBBY, INC. OPEN EVEN INGS & SUNDAY RAILROAD SUPPLY 5380 MEADOWOOD MALL CR, 6307 AVE. 5238 RIDGE RO, OKLAHOMA WESTFIELD 3366 UNION RD, AT WALDEN 346 E, WATER ST, 89502 702-825-9670 08110 609-662-0222 44129 216-749-2450 14225 716-681-1666 17325 717-337-1992

RENO PISCATAWAY CLAY CLEVELAND OKLAHOMA CITY JENKINTOWN HOBBIES Of RENO MODEL RAILROAD SHOP SYRACUSE TRAIN & HOBBY WING'S HOBBY SHOP, INC. WHISTLESTOP TRAINS JENKINTOWN HOBBY CENTER 535 E. MOANA LANE VA IL AVE, & NEW MARKET RO, 8135 RT, 11 17112 DETROIT AVE, 1313 BRITION RO, GREENWOOD AVE. & LEEDOM ST. 89502 702-826-6006 08854 201-968-5696 13041 315-422-3328 44107 216-221-5383 73114 405-842-4846 19046 215-884-7555

REO BANK EAST ROCHESTER COLUMBUS OKLAHOMACITY JOHNSTOWN HOBBYMASTERS INC, DESPATCH JUNCTION STRETE HOBBIES WOOOWARDS AL'S TRAINS 62 WHITE ST, 100 STATION RD, 3655 SULLIVANT AVE, 2941 W. HEfNER RD. 161 VILLAGE STREET 07701 201-842-6020 14445 716-385-5570 43228 614-279-6959 73120 405-751-4994 15902 814-535-2597

RUTHERFORD flORAL PARK COLUMBUS TULSA LANCASTER CHOO CHOO EDDIES JERICHO HOBBY & TRAIN CTR, THE TRAIN STATION ACTION HOBBIES SMITTY'S HOBBY & CRAfT 158 JERICHO TPKE. 38 AMES AVE. 4430 INDIANOLA AVE, 4423 E. 31ST ST. 1226 MILLERSVILLE PIKE 07073 201-438-4588 11001 516-352-5067 43214 614-262-9056 74135 918-745-9898 17603 717-393-2521

62 • Model Railroading February � 99� CHEHALIS MILWAUKEE WINNIPEG PENNSYLVANIA RHOOE ISLAND TEXAS VERMONT NORTHWEST TRAIN OEPOT TERMINAL HOBBY SHOP GOOCH'S HOBBIES 1671 N, NATIONAL AVE. 5619 W, fLORIST AVE, 185 SHERBROOK ST, 98532 206-736-5600 5321B 414-461-1050 MB R3C 2R7 204-775-2743

AUSTIN LEMOYNE fOSTER ST. JOHNS8URY fERNDALE NEENAH WINNIPEG HOBBY TOWN U.S.A, KEYSTONE HOBBY CENTER SHIPPEETOWN MODEL SHOP ELLIS PAINT WALLPAPER GLS M & M DEPOT BESTS' HOBBIES WAREHOUSE HOBBIES BROOIE OAKS SHOPPING CTR, . 239 S, 3RO ST, 184 DANIELSON PIKE 85 EASTERN AVE. MAIN ST , PO BOX 1828 1011 S, LAKE ST, 445 KENSINGTON ST. 4107 CAPITAL Of TEXAS HWY. 2032 . 17043 717-763-7534 02825 401 ,647-2640 05819 802-748-3806 98248 206-384-2552 54956 414-722-8532 MB R3J lJ8 204-837-7887 78704

LITITZ PAWTUCKET DALLAS BURLINGTON SEAmE HALIfAX RULES MODEL TRAINS PARENT HOBBIES BOBBYE HALL'S HOBBY HOUSE THE HOBBY SHOP AMERICAN EAGLES INC, MARITIME HOBBIES & CRAfTS 101 N, BROAO ST, 272 WEST AVE. 4822 BRYAN ST, 109 BANK ST, 2220 NW MARKET ST, SCOTIA S�UARE 17543 717-626-1273 02860 401-722-2398 75204 214-821-2550 05401 802-860-2822 981 17 206-782-8448 NS B3J lN9 902-423-8870

MECHANICSBURG WAKEfiELD DALLAS SEAmE WAUSAU TRURO MECHANICSBURG HOBBY HUT THE TRAINSHEO CLASSIC TRAINS & HOBBIES fREDERICK & NELSON POPES HOBBYLANO UNEEDA HOBBY WARREN G, WILTROUT 79 OLD TOWER HILL RD, 11110 PETAL, SUITE 100 5TH & PINE STS" 4TH fL. 640 S, 3RD AVE, 25 INGLIS PLACE 42 E, MAIN ST, 02879 401 -789-1420 75238 214-349-7523 981 11 206-682-5500 2000 54401 715-842-4371 NS B2N 485 902-895-0308 17055 717-697-8633 EXT, DALLAS BURLINGTON MONTOURSVILLE SPOKANE WEST BEND COLlBRI'S CANADIAN fiNE SCALE ENGLISH MODEL RR SUPPLY SUNSET JUNCTION WEST BENO HOBBIES INC. 5600W LOVER'S LANE SUITE 139 N SCALE SPECIALTIES 21 HOWARD ST. E 213 SPRAGUE AVE, 144 N, MAIN ST. 2 BLOCKS WEST Of TOLLWAY 535 LOCUST ST. 17754 717-368-2516 99202 509-838-2379 53095 414-334-0487 75209 214-352-3394 ON L7S lV4 416-333-6560

PERKASIE COLLECTIBLE TRAINS & TOYS TACOMA BURLINGTON LESHERS II SOUTH CAROLINA 109 MEDALLION CENTER VIRGINIA PACifiC RAILWAY HOBBIES HUTCH'S TRAINS 21 N, ITH ST, LOOP 12 AT ABRAMS RD, 5115 100TH SW NO. 7 WYOMING 490 BRANT ST, 18944 215-257-4055 75214 214-373-9469 98499 206-581-4453 ON L7R 2G4 416-637-3721

GREENVILLE OLYMPIA CASPER PITTSBURGH FORT WORTH ALEXANDRIA KANATA GREAT ESCAPE PAC IFIC SCALE MODELS CENTRAL TRAIN STATION A B CHARLES SON HOBBY SHOP OLD TIME HOBBIES CORNISH & SONS HOBBY KANATA HOBBY CTR, (OnAWA) PLEASANTBURG SHOPPING CTR, 503 CHERRY 138 S, KIMBALL 3213 W. LIBERTY AVE, 3501 A BLUE BONNm CIR, 6239 limE RIVER TPKE, 462 HAZELDEAN RD" UNIT 18 1426 LAURENS RD, Nexl 10 Foreign Aulo Paris COMMISSARY MALL 15216 412-561-3068 76109 817-927-5208 22312 703-941 -2634 ON K2L 1V3 29607 803-235-8320 98501 206-352-9261 82601 307-266-5915 FAllS CHURCH PITTSBURGH HOUSTON SEAmE RIVERTON KINGSTON ARLINGTON HOBBY CRAfTERS BILL & WALT'S HOBBY SHOP LARRY'S HOBBIES OON'S HOBBIES JAY'S TRAIN CENTER LLOYD SHALES HOBBY SUPPLY WILLSTON CENTER 116 SMITHfiELD ST, 156-F 1960 EAST 4746 UNIVERSITY VILLAGE PL. NE 313 N, 6TH EAST 208 DIVISION Sf. 6176 ARLINGTON BLVD, 15222 412-281-9040 77073 713-443-7373 98105 206-525-iiOO 82501 307-857-0068 ON K7K 3Z1 613-548-8427 22044 703-532-2224 KILLEEN PITTSBURGH GRAfTON MERRICKVILLE HOBBY CENTER BILL & WALT'S HOBBY SHOP GRAfTON HOBBY CENTER LARKSPUR LINE LTO, 414 N, BTH ST, 4801 McKNIGHT RD, 110-C DARE RD, CANADA RR4 P,O. BOX 849 15237 412-366-8686 23692 804-898-4184 ON KOG lNO 613-269-3690 .76541 817-634-0488

PITTSBURGH LEWISVillE LYNCHBURG CALGARY OnAWA IRON HORSE HOBBY SHOP SOUTH DAKOTA SOUTHWEST TRAINS TRAINS UNLIMITED HOBBY WEST HOBBY CENTRE 1950 PAINTERS RUN RD, 540 SURF SUITE 118 2016 LAKESIDE OR. WEST VIRGINIA 5011 MACLEOD TR, SW 1579 BANK ST, 15241 412-221-2250 75067 214-221-5891 24501 804-385-5036 AB T20 OA9 403-244-9990 ON K1H 7Z3

SIOUX FALLS NORFOLK PETERBOROUGH READING MESQUITE NITRO CALGARY DONOVANS HOBBY CENTER SNUG HARBOR TOY CRAfT OE BYS HOBBY EMPORIUM IRON HORSE HOBBY HOUSE COLLECTOR SHOP AND HOBBY NITRO HOBBY-N-CRAfT CENTER TRAINS & SUCH INOEPENDENCE PlAZA HOBBY SHOP 183 SIMCOE ST. 60 S, 6TH ST, 1220 N. TWN, EAST BLVD, 104 21ST ST.. PO BOX 695 4125-4 ST. NW 3813 S. WESTERN AVE. 8481 CHESAPEKE BLVD, P.O. BOX 1552 19602 215-373-6927 75150 214-613-2051 25143 304-755-4304 AB T2K lA3 403-282-2442 57105 605-338-6945 23518 804-587-4710 ON K9J 7H7 705-742-7238 PETERSBURG REAOING PLANO EDMONTON MONTREAL WALT'S HOBBY SHOP G & K HOBBY CENTRE RAILROAD CROSSING ROUNDHOUSE SALES HOBBY WORLO LTD, 2791 S. CRATER RO, 720 GORDON ST, 1520 G AVE, 10425 BOTH AVE, 5450 SHERBROOKE W FOOD LION PlAZA 19601 215-374-8598 75074 214-423-9054 AB T6E 1Vl 403-433-0917 PO H4A lV9 514-481-5434 23805 804-861-1333

SCRANTON RICHMOND NORTH WESTMINSTER MONTREAL SCRANTON HOBBY CENTER HOBBY CENTER CREATIVE HOBBYCRAfT STORES LE COIN DU CHEMINOT INC, 420 LACKAWANNA AVE, 4925 W, BROAD ST, #402 42 6TH ST, 5344 BELANGER EST 18503 717-342-1963 23230 804-359-4720 BC V3L 2Z1 604-525-6644 PO H1T 1E2 514-728-8443

STRASBURG RICHMOND VANCOUVER STRASBURG TRAIN SHOP TENNESSEE TOY CENTER, INC, CENTRAL HOBBIES ROUTE 741 E, BOX 130 10441 MIOLOTHIAN TPKE, WISCONSIN 2835 GRANOVIEW HWY, 17579 717-687-0464 23235 804-288-4475 BC V5M 2El 604-874-5716

WAYNE BRENTWOOD ROANOKE APPLETON WINNIPEG SMALL WORLD HOBBIES NASHVILLE OEPOT HOBBY SHOP ROANOKE RAILS BESTS' HOBBIES GOLDEN SPIKE MOOEL SHOP 163 E, LANCASTER AVE, 4924 THOROUGHBRED LANE 11 S, JEFFERSON ST. 2700 W, COLLEGE AVE" #8 76 MAGDALENE BAY 19087 215-687-6875 37027 615-371-5350 24011 703-342-5930 54914 MB R3T 3L2 204-667-2080

WESTCHESTER CHAnANOOGA SUFFOLK BROOKFIELD BRANDYWINE HOBBIES CHAnANOOGA DEPOT UTAH MIKE'S TRAINLAND HOBBY HORSE 1502 WESTCHESTER PIKE 4148 RINGGOLD RD" STE. A-5 5661 SHOULDERS HILL RO. 16750 W. BLUEMOUND 19382 215-696-9049 37412 615-622-0630 23435 804-484-4224 53005 414-782-2170 LIST YOUR SHOP SAlT LAKE CITY WHITEHALL CLARKSVILLE KENOSHA DOUGLAS MOOELS IN OUR ADAMS HOBBY WORLD THE HOBBY SHOP IRON RAILS OF KENOSHA ...... * 55TH YEAR ...... 3300 SEVENTH ST, 1616 CUNNINGHAM PL. 2031 22NO AVE. 2065 E, 33RO SOUTH ST. 18052 215-434-7744 37042 615-553-0350 53140 414-552-8075 DEALER DIRECTORY 84109 801 -487-7752 PERKASIE MEMPHIS SALT LAKE CITY LESHER'S VA RIETY-HOBBIES LA CROSSE MODEL RR HOBBY SHOP GREAT ESCAPE HOBBIES TRAIN HOUSE 21 N, 7TH 3436 PARK AVE. 1773 WEST 4160 SOUTH 1704 GEORGE ST, 18944 215-257-4055 38111 901-324-7245 841 19 801 -966-7785 608-761-4974 IN PA 1-800-A TRAIN 0 54603 $6

PHILAOELPHIA SAlT LAKE CITY S&H HARDWARE & SUPPLY HAMMOND HOBBIES PER MONTH 6700 CASTOR AV E. 50 S, MAIN, SUITE 211 WASHINGTON 19149 215-745-9375 84144 801-531-6074

MARSHFIELD CALL PAM GREENBERG AUBURN SPRING GREEN FLORAL & HOBBY WAGNER'S HOBBY HOUSE 1302 N, CENTRAL AVE. 131 E. MAIN ST. 800-736-0427 SHOPKO PlAZA 98002 206-939-2515 54449 715-387-3421 or BElLINGHAM GOLD HILL STATION 303-292-0124 1130 CORNWALL AVE, 98225 206-671-8802

February 1991 Model Railroading • 63 SHOPPING GUIDE MULTI-SCALE MULTI-SCALE MULTI-SCALE HO GRANDT LINE lunCOA/T mODElI WOOD CRAFTSMAN KITS It: It: PRODUCTS HO • HOn3 • S . 0n3 • a "Quality for the Craftsman" DETAIL PARTS AND KITS HO . HOn 3 ScaleCatalog S, 00• 5 Scale liS! SSAE fOR THE DISCRIMI NATING MODELER o Scale Ca1alog S I 00• On J Scale lIS! SSAE HO & 0 SCALE CRAFTSMAN KITS 1/2", 0, HO, S, N • •• Please SpeedyScale •.• ROLLING STOCK. BUILDINGS . SEND 53. 75 FOR HOm CATALOG Cash or Slamp> only COALING TOWERS. NEW STUff. ETC . tc:.� THE,��� �,:,,� 54. 75 FOR 0/5 CATALOG YE aLOE HUffN PUff ASK YOUR DEALER Passenger People in HO P.O. 90. 53 LSSAE FOR LIST. SPECIFY SCALE 1040 8 SHARY CT. Since 1978 Penna. Furnace. PA 16665-0053 P.O. BOX 725 Klls and Delall ParIs CONCORD, CA 94518 Passenger Car III BLACK MOUNTAI N, NC 28711

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VIDEO BINDERS AMERICAN to save your copies of ALTAVISTA Model Railroading • SALUDA MAINLINE • CLINCHfiELD SERIES DRY TRANSFERS!!! Box Files Binders • SPENCER SHOPS SEND 58. 95 FOR SALUDA MODEL EWS GUIDE. WE HAVE THEM! $7.95 each $9.95 each 1520 MARTIN ST., SUITE 202 FOR for for WlNSTON-SALEM, NC 27103 3 $21 .95 3 $27.95 CALL TOLL FREE PASSENGER CARS 6 for 6 for 1-800-767--6067 $39.95 $52.95 Order Direct From: Jesse Jones Industries �f IIlI E. Erie Ave., Dept. MRG II 499 E3 Philadelphia, PA 19134 VIDEO I� Enclose check, money order (or charge AVAILABLE IN N, HO, S, and a orders over $15 to your VISA, MasterCard, ALLEN KELLER Diners Club or American Express Card) but C-D·S LETTERING LTD. you must include the card number, expi· PRODUCTIONS ration date, Interbank number and your P.o. BOX 2003 STATION "0" THE NAME IN signature. MODEL RAILROAD TA N,S OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1P 5W3 For binder or box file orders only, and for The Great Model Railroad ,. Series charge cards, Call Jesse Jones Industries SEND SASE FOR LISTING direct at 1·800·825·6690. You must add $1 .00 per binder or box 861 LARKRIDGE AVE. file for shipping inside the U.S.A. or $2.50 BOARDMAN, OH 44512 (in U.S. funds only) per box file or binder for orders to be shipped outside the U.S.A.

• Model Railroading February ... 991 IT's a SECRET! Now at your Those old KMT brass diesels are supposed to run! local dealer They just need minor corrective surgery to replace the cracked· axle: gears in most instances - with the NWSL # 100-.6 (4 axles, $14.95) or #101-6 (6 axle, $19.95) kits available at hobby shops. These kits also provide more efficien<.y, Track Side lower speed, smoother performance fo r operating KMT diesels and some Detail Parts electrics (such as ALCO Models Little Joe with diesel type gearboxes). EC 901 A\\-W Shucks .... The Secrets out! Now,any body that can read knowsLbey canbuy those old, non-running KMTbrass diesels Electrical Relay Cabinet imported under various brands such as ALCO, Red Hall, TRAINS, HaUmark, etc. and 1 Door make them run beller than new. EC 902 Ifthe motor has given Electrical Relay Cabinet up, an NWSUSagami 2 Door #18363-9 or for wide body units #22401-9 SM 903 will provide the quiet, Switch Motor & Mount smooth power you'll love!

EC 904 And replace those still; inel'ticieOl or failed old couplings with e�)'-to-use NWSL Electrical Relay Cabinet precision universal couplings - #490-6 ($2.95 ea) or #481-6 ($ 1 .95 ea) 4 Door

.. DETAILS W� · · Complete product list $1 . 00. Full line 80 pg. illus. catalog $7 including 1 st class postage ". <1 BOX S131 =C�€ �8 8 8 HACIHlllA Hf.KlIHS. (AUf. YI7��; Quality & economy fromyour hobbyshop & I Box 423 NorthWest Short Line SeattleWA 981 11 USA

\ PRIVAT E ROADNAME DECALS EasteJllCarP.O. Box "L" 624 Langhorne,�rks PA 19047l COMPUTERIZED14 Standard TyTYPEpe Styles SETTING Manufacturers of Craftsman Style HO Railroad Kits. PLUS Special lettering Arrangements

2600-GENERAL Roman lli@� .:;; I AMERICAN • I ' . �.­ TRANSPORTATION It �0MA.N- ROMAN • 2600 CU. FT . :R<>� Large, Stamped,ROMAN Sell Addressed AIR SLIDE CAR CKai/ Envelope for FREE Sample & Info B.rapfi ic8 · 1111 Beechwood Rd, CUSTOM DECALS Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

The original air slide cars entered service in the 1960's and are still in use. This kit allows the modeler to build the early or late version of this car. '...... $7.95

Early Version Send SSAE for list of other kits available. - Dealer Inquiries invited - •

META L WHEELSET - HO 40" Solid nicklesilver half wheel replacements for Athearn diesels. Cat. #1 02 ...... B/pack ...... $7.45

Brass wheelsets with blacknickle plating, pointed axles, RP-25 contour. 36" Diameter Wheelsets 33" Diameter Wheel sets

Cat. #1 06 ...... 1 2/pack ...... $1 1 .50 Cat. #1 OB ...... 1 2/pack ...... $1 1 .50 »PROBABLP'BP Y THELB� BEST UTILE Cat. #1 06-T...... 200/pack ...... $1 40.00 Cat. #1 08-T...... 200/pack ...... $135.00 flO IRs Cat. #10B-B ...... 500/pack ...... $315.00 MODEL RAILROADER'S Cat. #1 06-B ...... 500/pack ...... $335.00 SHOP IN CHICAGOLAND Note: Cat. #1 06-T, #1 06-B. #1 08-T & #1 08-B are avai lable through dealers on special order. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK For a complete list of products, write to: HO - HOn3 - N - 0 - On3 - S - Sn3 - G 1468 Lee Street (Rt. 45) . Des Plaines, lL 60018 Model Railroad Components (708) 297·21 18 Phone P.O. BOX 7031 VILLA PARK, ILLINOIS 60181 [II] iii �

.,:...... ' soon to be released

Sets include:' • �ICROSCALE DECALS 3 • Official Paint Guide

• Color History' Color Sets For lnfonnatlon - send SASE

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Model Railroading February ., 99., •• Template - =iIi', , ,l lh ",,� • I:!I!"!!!P�. ".. SCAL',�� ,.....c.� . 1I5000 Kit $9.95 fOR",U I" IIr::. rt:iC;;;Q. 115003(Each kit contains 4 shts.$1 rx3.50 lO�. '5... _-- 2 shts. 9�x 16�, 1 sh1. \6H x23H) -de . -:;!:"t -- , Templates & Kits r /.' also available in �' \-...\ ',/ . "N", "S", "O" &"G" _ v ...... ;:: ;- L. r-. .::---� Available at fine ho�by and - � _ 7".7.;;-·/--r r - . train stoTes OR mclude . -, ... =- ..?- ...e::- -� $2.00 for Shipping (Texas residents add sales tax ;..� .-::::- TE�lE� -:l 8% HOsCAL£ and send to:

CIT, INC. 109 Medallion Center . Dallas, TX 75214 (214) 373-9469 DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME!

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Micro-Trains®,the 1llQname in Little Trains offers new releases and re -issues with new road numbers every month of quality detail N & MAGNE-MATIC® Z-Scale rolling stock. Our World Famous N & Z-Scale Magne­ THE COMPLETE COUPLER SYSTEM Matk® Coupler System offers no-hands coupling & uncoupling; changing your toy train into a working model railroad! Magne- � • Matk® is more than the best coupler, it's a complete line of quality III products that make your railroading even more enjoyable! �''''' "", 720 South Grape Street Medford, OR 97501 U.S.A. One of the great Re-issued cars available this month fromMicro-TrainS® is this.. Z-Scale 40' dark boxcar red Gondola with white lettering and herald. And fo r the first time the road name and number is printed on the ends in white. Micro-TrainS® Z-Scale rolling stock

comes with your choice of couplers - either Marklin type or for consistently reliable coupling and uncoupling - Magne-MatiC® Couplers (indicated by -2 at end of order number). Remember to ask your dealer about the N-Scale releases offered this month!

A DIVISON OF BOWSER MFG . CO ., 21 HOWARD STREET P.O. BOX 322 MONTOURSVILLE , PA . 17754 THESE CARS FORMERLY ; ATHEARN, MENZIES, D.J. BAKER

FOUR DIFFERENT STYLE FREIGHT CAR KITS WITH OVER 30 DIFFERENT ROAD NAMES MADE ALL CAR KITS $10.95 EACH AAR 40' $3. 0 SHIPPING & HANDLING 40' PA RES5 I DENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX 50 DEALERS ORDER DIRECT � 40 : SEND S.S . A . E. FOR B ROC H U R E, PART S LIST , AND ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS �� 0 SC4 l �������-�,-n f

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...... Itl • .:. .... ,�, - LOOK WHAT MODEL RAILROADING HAS TO SAY ABOUT ESCAPE TO S,SCALE! Enjoy the great advantages of S scale, the §tv1icro-Scale Mo dels In c.s mid-size scale more model railroaders are turn­ ing to. Learn all about this main line scale, discover the bi-monthly S Gaugian magazine. "Construction time wasNEW sev TRESTLEeral short KIT:evenings and the result Articles, photos, plans, ads, $24.00 a year; is an impressive 160 x 85 scale fo ot straight trestle which $29.00 outside USA. Sample copy, $5.00. Sn3 holds its own with any assembled in the traditional manner. Modeler magazine, semi-annual; great plans, Bra vo Micro-Scale Models for ending one of the photos, features. $11.00 a year; $17.00outside more tedious tasks we modelers face. " USA. Sample copy, $5.00. Micro-Scale Models bridge kits include one piece, laser-cut bents, all Other books for yo ur railroad library: cross bracing, stringer bracing, nut and bolt detail, precut ties, water LOGGING RAILROADS OF SOUTH CAROLINA by barrels, cast stone bridge abutments, and precut foundation braces. Thomas Fetters details this state's numerous logging All kits feature clear, easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams, quick lines with maps, text, photos and drawings. Plenty of assembly time and parts that fit well. Shays, Heislers and odd-ball equipment! Great modeling ideas! $39.95 and $2.75 postage; $5 Kit prices: $250 for 40" long bridge, 5 stories high foreign. $1 60 for 22" long bridge, 4 stories high TRAINS OF AMERICA by Don Heimburger is 204 pages, 10" by 11" hardbound featuring nearly 400 superb, large color photos of 85 U.S. railroads! $41.95 and $2.75 postage; $5 foreign. Rio Grande Narrow Gauge Recollections by John Norwood, 272-page hardbound, 250 illustrations, 28 chapters giving John's personal account of the Rio Grande. A sequel to John's first Rio Grande book! $38.95 and $2.75 postage; add $5 foreign. Along the East Broad To p, 248 pages hardbound, 350 illustrations, $39.95 and $2.75 postage; $5 foreign. Wabash, 32D-page hardbound with 550 photos of this TO ORDER, SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO: proud Midwest railroad. $38.95 and $2.75 postage; MICRO-SCALE MODELS, INC. $5 foreign. VICTORY BRANCH RAILROAD OF VERMONT­ Markley Road · MR #1 • Pennsburg, PA 18073 chronicles the history of the 11-mile branch of the St. PA residents add 6% sales tax. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain that ran between For a list of additional kits, send SASE. Dealer inquiries welcome. 1883 and 1917. Softbound. $8.95 and $2.00 postage. Spirit of the South Shore. 80-page illustrated soft­ bound. $11.95 and $1.75 postage; $22.95 and $2.75 hardbound; $5 foreign. Yo ur Introduction to S Gauge-This 72-page softbound features articles, photos, plans. $6.95 and $2.00 postage. Sn3 Modeling-A96-page softbound with numerous how-to ATSF Steel Rebuilds with rna s! articles, photos and plans. $11.95 and $2.00 postage. Building & Operating Model RR's-A 120-page softbound detailing 18 different S scale layouts in text, track diagrams and photos. More than 200 photos. $9.95 and $2.00 postage.

Fiddletown & Copperopolis, $9.95 and $2.00 softbound; $17.95 and $2.50 hardbound.

A.C. Gilbert's Heritage-l64-page history of this fascinating company and the AF trains they made. Softbound, $14.95 and $2.00 postage; hardbound, $22.95 and $2.75 postage.

Catalog 01 S/Sn3 Products, 116 pages, $4.95; $8.00 outside USA. Dealer inquiries i/JVited Heimburger House Publishing Co. 7236 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130

The Santa Fe had the most USRA rebuilds. The cars were test beds for the various maps as they were developed. Built in '39 and '40 these 10' 4" ill FOR PEOPLE cars are still around in M of W service even today. All cars combined the USRA underframe with 10 panel sides, paneled roof and 2/5/5/5 Murphy WHO BELIEVE ends . The Bx-36 used an uncharacteristic full width end. The 50 ton Bx-33 rode on Bettendorftrucks, but others on 40 ton Andrews. Sunshine makes IN DUALITY four cars available with the appropriate map using the accurate new Champ The Magne-Matic@ Coupler two-car decal sets for $25. Add correct Andrews or Bettendorf red plastic is the Standard By Choice sprung trucks for $3.50 or Cape Line cast metal trucks for $5.00. of Modelers World-Wide! #9.3 Bx-32, curved map #9.5 Bx-33, early straight map Sold to and through your #9.4 Bx-33, curved map #9.6 Bx-36, late straight map local dealer. KADEE® QUALITY PRODUCTS Sunshine Models P.O. Box 1726 Medford. OR 97501 U.S.A. , , I Box 3054 Salinas CA 93912 PHONE: 1503) 770·8058 Add $2.00 shipping per five kits, CA res. add 6 3/4% tax FAX: 1503) 770·8070 ~�

S8 • Model Railroading Febru ary .... 99 .... PETROFF PLUMBING SUPPLY NOW AVAILABLE IN HO Micro Engineering has released an HO version of its popular N scale modern structure kit. HO Petroff Plumbing Supply is a pre-colored, injection molded styrene kit which includes many extra details such as gutters, downspouts, pallets, meter box, sidewalks, steps, and roof fans. Available from your dealer or direct (add $2 shipping). Send $1 for brochure and price list. Credit card orders, 1-800-462-6975. 1120 Eagle Rd. Micro Dept. H l\EEngineering 55-006 HO Petroff Plumbing Supply $1 2.95 Fenton, MO 63026 Company t 31 4-349-1 112 55-003 N Pe roff Plumbing Supply 10.95

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3 PHASES 32 painted ve rsions .* 3 unpainted versions . Partial cab inte riors . Constant lighting . All painted models will have glass installed.

Horns , numberboards , lights and hatches will be changed for each type loco .

PHASE I: Curved cab wi ndows fol lowi ng cab roof line. PHASE II: Curved cab wi ndows fol lowi ng cab roof line. Short stack or stack wi th extension. Conical stack . No step hood taper. Two step hood taper . PHASE III: Strai ght cab wi ndows . Conical stack. No step hood taper. #16588 Phase I, no �a int #16588-1 Same - pai nted B&O #16590 Phase II, no �a int #16588-2 Same - pai nted GN #16590-1 Same - pai nted Monon #16588-3 Same - pai nted C of NJ #16590-2 Same - pai nted Habash #16588-4 Same - pai nted C&O #16590-3 Same - pai nted PRR #16588-5 Same - pai nted C&NH RESERVE #16590-4 Same - pai nted Southern #16588-6 Same - pai nted Rock Island #16590-5 Same - pai nted NYC #16588-7 Same - pai nted IC TODAY , #16588-8 Same - pai nted LV #16588-9 Same - pai nted MP SEE YOUR #16592 Phase III, no �a int #16588-10 Same - pai nted NYC #16592-1 Same - pai nted GN Same - pai nted N&H #16588-11 PSC #16592-2 Same - pai nted C&NH #16588-12 Same - pai nted PRR #16592-3 Same - pai nted Rock Island #16588-13 Same - pai nted Southern DEALER ! #16592-4 Same - painted Erie Lackawana #16588-14 Same - pai nted SP as de livered #16592-5 Same - pai nted IC Same - pai nted SP Tigerstri ped #16588-15 #16292-6 Same - pai nted Leigh Va lley Same - pai nted SP Hal l oween #16588-16 #16292-7 Same - pai nted N&H #16588-17 Same - pai nted SP bloody nose #16292-8 Same - pai nted PRR #16588-18 Same - pai nted HP green #16588-19 Same - pai nted HP black ·DEPENDING ON RESERVAT]ONS

1120·8 GUM AYE. I N STOCK HO/HOn3 SCALE _ I N STOCK HO/HOn3 SCALE ., _� M _, 1 WOODLAND, CA 9UU DIESEL PARTS CI\TI\LOG _ oron C/lIorSG cJi ltOoGIS PASS/F "E I GI.n PARTS PIONE: 911-1U·Un SEND $5.00 FOR YOURS' CATALOG. SEND $6 .95. FAX: 916·112·2147 1 PRECISION SCALE PRODUCT

February 1991 Model Railroading • ADVERTISING INDEX Next Month in FEBRUARY 1991 Model

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• The Mesilla Valley Bennett Enterprises ...... 66 Model Railroad Club Bowser ...... 67 by Jim Mansfield

Caran d'Ache ...... 64 • Railway Express: An CDS Lettering Lim ited ...... 64 American Institution cn...... 67 (Part IV) Dealer Directory ...... 60 by V. S. Roseman Des Plaines Hobbies ...... 66 Details West ...... 65 • Reading's Vanishing Eastern Car Works ...... 66 Mill Gon Eastern Seaboard Models ...... 64 by Ed Sanicky English Model Railroad Supply...... 67

• N&W Steam Te nder Floquil ...... 66 Assignments (Part 2) Grandt Line ...... 64 by Ve rn French

• Model Photography Heimburger House ...... 68 Series #3 : Lenses

Iron Horse Models ...... 69 by Bruce Nail

• Plus Much More ! Jesse Jones Industries ...... 64

Kadee Quality Products ...... 68

Limited Editions ...... 64 IRocky Mountain Publishing A-;'nounces Mark I Video ...... 64 Micro Engineering ...... 69 BOUND VOLUMES OF Microscale Industries ...... 67 Micro-Scale Models, Inc ...... 68 !I 1990 MODEL RAILROADINC Micro Trains ...... 67 Model Railroading Keep the past year of Model Railroading in magazine ...... Inside back cover one bound volume. It's a neat, handy way to preserve your copies. This black volume NorthWest Short Line...... 65 with gold lettering will be a handsome

Overland Models ...... Back cover addition to any library. Bound volumes sell for $45.95 which Precision Scale ...... 69 I includes shipping and handling charges

Rail Graphics ...... 66 fo r U.S. orders. Please include $6 shipping charges for non-U.S. orders. Semaphore Locomotive Works ...... 70 Shopping Guide Pages ...... 64 Call 1-800-736-0427 and charge your Squeak N Products ...... 64 bound volumes on MasterCard or VISA. Starr's Hobby Craft...... 66 Or write to: Suncoast Models ...... 64 Sunshine Models ...... 68 Rocky Mountain Publishing Co. 2929 Blake Street Teen Assoc. of Model RR ...... 64 Denver, CO 80205

Walthers ...... 65 Please allow 8 to 12 weeks for processing on orders for bound volumes. Ve Olde Huff N Puff ...... 64

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Prototype photo by George R. !=ockle UNION PACIFIC Triple Stack "SMART" Car No. 252002 OM I #1 340 An articulated, container system autorack which provides the shipper with superior. security and vandal protection. Beautifully handcrafted in brass by Aj in Precision of Korea HO scale.

Prototype photo from the collection of louis A. ''''arre GENERAL ElECTRIC Super 7 "C30-SS7" GECX Nos. 3003-3010 OMI #5721. The first group of GE leased units will call the Union Pacific home for the next five years. Decked out in red/white/gray colors, this gro up will surely make the "shutter bugs" happy and a fi ne addition to any modern UP layout. Anothersuperb handcrafted model in brass by Ajin Precision of Korea in HO scale.