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.' \l,.;. �"... ..: ...... " .. - . :�.I,. � ...... \" .. , .t' .....- ), . - - ...... ' ...... - I · .... '\..-:' . .,., . .. ',. :',.,-" ', . -;.-�I,,:;�:.:. .:�. .� .�:-� . �.,-, ..\�� �� .. l;.<: . ,. �c� ..�. .-�� . George Cockle was on the sp ot when this EN fre ight rolled�. �west with business car "Missouri�� River"��." trailing along';'; behind the waycar. For those who model the modern era, it might be well to add a business car to a freight dragnow and then. Photo by George Cockle. "tl :0 o -I o -I -< "tl m s: o o m r m :0
o (1) n (1) 3 tT � .... CD This scene on Chuck Hitchcock 's layout in Prairie Village, KS, is looking west from a miniature Holliday, Kansas, with a 4001 Class " " Mike heading west with a freight drag. The branch track is the First District to Lawrenca and Topeka, Ka nsas. The high line is the 1952 line rebuild fo llowing the disastrous flood of '5 1. Photo by Chuck Hitchcock.
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Volume 1 TABLE Number 3 OF CONTENTS
COVER PHOTO Union Pacific 3399 . westboun(l on the "River EDITORIAL ...... 5 Top" departing the Council Bluffs, Iowa, yards on the Bridge Sub·Division. The Missour i River Robert R. Longo bridge is immediately ahead and entry to Omaha and po ints west just minutes off. UP originally bough t this unit as a standard SD 24 numbered CONVERTING THE ATLAS SD24 to the UNION PACIFIC SD24m ...... 6 423 in September, 19 59 . It was selected for conversion to consta nt'sp eed'engine operation Jan Podganski, Jr. and renumbered to 3100 in August, 19 68. To allow numbering of newly acquired SD4 0's. SOME D&RGW CONSOLIDATIONS ...... 19 Th is unit received renumberings in December, 19 70 to 3200... 3399 in March, 19 72 ... and at Con Sweet the moment is 3999, having received this num· ber on November 22, 19 76 . WESTERN PACI FIC GP-7 UPDATE ...... 21
Robert R. Longo, Editor Peter Arnold John Longo, Assistant Ed itor Je an Ploss, Art Director TWELVE LITTLE WHEELS ...... 23 Road Ed itors: W G Peter Arnold, P; eorge Berisso, Ron Kuykendall SP&S; W alter Brown, MP ; eraldG Edgar, CB&Q; Norman Eubanks, CR I&P; aleG Hall, KCS; Jon G Heller, BN; Douglas Hughes, SL·SF; ordon THE FLAT CAR AND SOME OF ITS M-W USES ...... 30 Mi lls, SP; Nelson Mc Cormick, PFE; W ill iam Oertly, W M; J. C. Paschall, SO U; Peter Singher, John Buffalo ATSF; Todd Sullivan, NP; and Ed Sutorik, GN Department Editors: Lynn Aldrich, Thom Anderson, ordonG Bassett, Tom Baxter, David SANTA FE SD24 MODIFICATION ...... 32 Blanchard, John Buffalo, Richard Buike, Tom Cobb, Richard Cole, Dan Crews, Charles Disch· Gordon C. Bassett inger, John Eagan, Ted Haas, Tommy Johnson, W Denn is Kogan, illiam Me ssecar, Frank Peacock, CB&Q TANK CAR ...... 33 Richard Ryker, David Schumacher AssociateEditors: Richard Cataldi, Cyril Durren· William Glick berger, Richard Hendr ickson, Jason Mo ore, Larry Occhiello, Joseph Shine, Pat Student THE GREAT NORTHERN EMPIRE BUILDER - Part III ...... 35 Prototype Modeler is published bi·monthly by Dave Schumacher Prototype Mo deler, Inc., 171 Y, Pine Street, Post Office Box 343, Danvers, MA 01923. Subscr ip· tion price is $10.00 per year in the United States MODELING A SOUTHERN RAILWAY 40' 40-TON STEEL BOX ...... 44 and its possessions, $11.00 in Canada and Me xico, and $12.50 in all other countries; $19.00 per J. C. Paschall, Jr. two years in the United States and its possessions $21.00 in Canada and Me xico, and $24.00 in all SANTA FE BOOM CAR ...... 50 other countries; $27.50 per three years in the United States and its possessions, $30.50 in Gordon C.Bassett Canada and Me xico; and $35.50 in all other countries. Allow at least six weeks for a change of address. BURLINGTON NORTHERN 748922 52' INSULATED BOX ...... 56 Contributions: Articles and photographs are welcome. Contributors are advised to retain a J. Ryczkowski copy of any photographs and/or manuscr ipts submitted. All ma ter ial submitted is considered to be gratis and no payment will be made to the SOUTHERN PACI FIC SP70-49 CLASS ...... 57 author or his representative. J. Ryczkowski and Tom Cobb Copyright: The contents of this magazine may not be reproduced in any way without written permission of the publisher. Copyright ©1977. BOOK REVIEWS BY THE PM STAFF ...61 by Prototype Mo deler, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. Second class postage paid at Danvers, MA 01923 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS BY THE PM STAFF ...... 62 4
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The author of this book, Chard Walker, is eminently qualified to write the story of "Railroading through Cajon Pass" since he has "lived it" over more than 30 years; first as a night clerk at Victorville and later on as a train order operator at Victorville, the Summit relief operator for years, and subse quently a Barstow towerman, and cu rrently a station clerk' on the desert, all with the Santa Fe, Chard is intimately familiar with UP and AT&SF steam power in the pass as well as the new breed of growlers of these two roads plus the addition of those of the Espee now that they operate through Cajon Pass, A book to be treasured for its multitude of never-before-published photos, its station plats, generous maps, and historical significance. This is an invaluable addition to the library of any Cajon Pass railfan and a worthy addition to the library of anyone even remotely interested in the Santa Fe, Union Pacific, and Southern Pacific as well as the Cajon Pass area of southern California.
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"What level of prototypical accuracy and what level of super-detailing is best for a Prototype Mo deler magazine article? This is a question that is asked relatively often and one that is sure to generate some heateded discussion ifit asked inorial a group. The problem is that there is no cut and dried answer though each of us probably thinks he has one. Quite a few years ago I recall getting into a letter discussion with several fellows one of which was Dick Hendrickson. Those of you who have been reading PMs for several year recognize this name but for the benefit of those of you who are not familiar with Dick's work let it suffice to say that his articles have probably gotten more people started down the road of modeling freight cars prototypically than any other individual. Dick is considered by many, myself included, to be one of the foremost "prototype" modelers in the country today. During this letter discussion, Dick pointed out that a model is really nothing more than a "caricature" of the prototype. According to the dictionary a "caricature" is a "representation" of the real thing and that certainly fits; but it also means that certain of the prototype's features are exaggerated to make the reproduction "appear" more like the prototype than it really is. An example of this is the use of way oversize rivet heads on HO models; were these actually made to scale a lot of the effect would be lost and the exaggeration actually makes the model "look" right even if it isn't. There are numerous examples of this in everything we model. In actuality, then, we have to admit - even thought not too loudly - that our models are really a compromise with the prototype in miniature. The next big question is one of just what degree of compromising is acceptable and what goes beyond that limit. The only answer here can be that it is up to each modeler to set his own limits; and an article should be written with this as a basic criteria. Naturally, it is desireable to include all the information practical with an article but to use that which is comfortable in the modeling itself. As an example, Athearn box cars have the brake gear on the underbody molded on opposite to what it is on most prototypes. If you usually model these details you'll want to remove the Athearn moldings and redo the brake gear correctly. On the other hand, most modelers do not find this objection able and ignore this point. One cannot say that one is right and one is wrong; this is simply a difference of opinion with points on both sides. There are similar points such as the 5/5, 4/5, and 4/4 dreadnaught ends that wind up unchanged on many models even though they are incorrect from a detail standpoint. If these points are not of sig nificance to the modeler then he should ignore this factor; if it is significant then it should be changed. The only important point is that the article point out which is correct and the author note whether he decided to make the change or not. . Sometimes we tend to get a little excited over some rather small point in detailing and it is important that we keep things in their proper perspective. If you want to model the most infinite detail, then, by all means, do so. If you see a model that someone else decided not to model in complete and exacting detail, then remember his right to model to the degree he enjoys. Remember, since there is no conceive able way any of us can reduce the prototype "exactly" to scale then everyone of us is compro- mising our model; only the degree varies. The difference in the degree we include detail is nothing more than a difference in detailingphilosiphy and there is no "right" or "wrong" but only a "difference." Recognize the other fellows "right" to not be in total "agreement" with you and don't criticize him for being different than you; it is equally true, though, that you shouldn't "listen" to him if he Qoes ·criticize your work. Think of it in the terms most of us think of women: "Vive la difference." With this issue we're introducing a small section in the back of the magazine for some of our "needs." From time to time we have articles in hand that are missing one thing or another that would be of help in making it more complete. As an example, we have an article in hand on one of the Great Northern's 28000-28499 series box cars built in their St. Cloud Shops back in '28. We're missing a photo of one of these cars and it would really add to the article if we could include such a prototype photo. Can you help us come up with one? If so, you'll be helping a lot of us if you'd let us use it with the article. See the "needs" listed, for a book coming up on the Q's way cars. Anything you can help with there would also be sincerely ap' reciated by all. If we all pull together in this kind of thing we'll all benefit. 6
Converting the Atlas SO 24 to the Union Pacific S024m 3399 PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 7
George Cockle photo by Jan Podganski Jr.
THE PROTOTYPE ually emerged as the SD-24m. It was re system that did not effect engine speed. numbered to 3100 at this time. Included In 1970, the locomotive was again re Union Pacific's SD-24m, 3399, came in the up-grading was a re-engining with a numbered to clear the way for the remain onto the property as No. 423, a standard prime mover very similar to those used in ing number sequence in the road's SD-40 SD-24 built by the Electro-Motive Division the road's SD-40s. The new engine in fleet; the new number was 3200. At that of General Motors in 1959. Nine years corporated a system to provide for con time the unit was also re-equipped with a later, this unit entered the Omaha Shops stant speedengine operation (full throttle); standard throttle and now operates in the of the UP for a major up-grading and event- control of the unit was through a special same way as a standard diesel. In 1973, 8
George Cockle photo the problem on SD-40 numbering again Read through the article; this will give out the mechanism and iron out any slight came up and the SD-24m was renumbered you a "feel" for the conversion and what difficulties that might be apparent. After to its present 3399 number to is involved. assuring that the motor and power train make room for additional SD-40 units. If you're interested in the appearance are operating satisfactorily, remove the of 3399 when it was delivered in 1959, motor and trucks from the frame and set THE MODEL there is a photo on page REP454 of Kalm aside for later reinstallation. bach's Second Diesel Sp otters Guide. Using Figure 1 as a guide, remove the Building a model of this distinctive portions of the frame on the left side as locomotive is not as difficult as it might FRAME MODI FICATION shown. This step is most easily accom first appear. All that is needed is patience plished using a Dremel Tool but there are and care, the end result will be achieved Before getting into the conversion of other ways that will also work though wi thout experiencing any undue difficulty. the model itself, it would be well to check they may require a little more time and PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 9
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RoundOff � � Figure 1 - Frame and Fuel Tank ���.�� _ _ effort. A file will finish up this work well. from .010" styrene. The righ t tank wrap Apply putty to the joints and sand smooth The fuel tank on the model does not per is 1 13/16" xl" in size. The top when dry. At least a 400 grit wet or dry have the "heavy" look of the prototype edge of the wrapper should be cemented sandpaper should be used for final sanding. that adds so much to the appearance of into the slot cut earlier with ACC. The Fabricate the fuel vent lines referring the model. Use a flat file and, as shown styrene wrapper "wraps" around the tank; to Figure 2; use .030" dia. brass wire. in Figure 1, round off the top comers and a couple of drops of ACC should be added Make the U-bend as shown. Cut a 1/16" the bottom of the tank. Also, file the while "wrapping" the wrapper and ACC piece of brass tubing 3/32" long; slip it tank ends flat as shown in the illustration. used to secure the bottom edge. The left on the wire and solder (or use ACC) it in Use a razor saw and cut a slot along the tank wrapper is 1 13/16" x 1 1/2". Two place as shown in the illustration. Cut a top of the tank (seeSection C-C ofFigure 1). fuel tanks ends (1 1/2" x 5/8" x .020" second piece of brass tubing to this same There is a wide groove in the side of the styrene) should be added to the tank ends length and attach it to the wire as shown. tank; fill this in with styrene held in place as above; the tank wrapper should be Referring to the photos, note that the with one of the cyanoacrylate adhesives added in the same manner as was the right diameter of this second piece is slightly (we'll call it ACC in this article but any of wrapper. Trim them both at the bottom larger than the first; the diameter can be this type of adhesives would do fine). File and cut out the two motor screw holes. made greater with Scotch Tape or some this to shape, fill the cracks with putty, and file smooth so that the tank groove will not show after the tank has been .020" Brass ---m painted. Cut a 1/8" strip of .020" styrene and cement it in place with ACC cement .030"Wire � along the bottom edge of the fuel tank ends and file flat to match the tank ends (see Figure 1). The next step is to cover the fuel tank ------!�-- ends with styrene and make a wrapper for Front the tank length. Cut two 1 1/2" x 5/8" pieces of .020" styrene and cement them +- to the ends with ACC. These pieces should 3 " be roughly shaped to the ends with a little / left extending over the edges for final fin cr ishing. Use a fine sandpaper on a sanding �.-- Front 8 " block and finish sand the styrene ends to "r . exactly match the shape of the tank. Both tI-.+,�� l I 0\ I I � right and left tank wrappers are made LEFT SIDE VENT CFig ure 2 - Fuel Vent Lines�� T---RIGHT SIDE VENT 10
George Cockle photo
similar type as long as it has a smooth surface. Cut a third piece of tubing 1/8" long and add that as above. Save Hood Top Before cementing the fuel tank vents to the frame, it is a good idea to assemble the body back on the frame to be sure that the fuel vent lines will clear the body when it is installed. When clearance is assured, cement the vent lines to the body with ACC. Wash the frame in warm water and detergent to remove all traces of handling and the changes made to the frame. Paint the frame using Scalecoat's Fill Doors U.P. Harbor Mist Grey. If, after painting, Figure 3 - Nose any tool marks, cracks or joints, or other blemishes show, correct them now and re probably be best to remove the paint. The next step is that of adding the paint. The top half of the fuel vent lines Brake fluid can be used as can any of the "chop-nose" of the prototype. This is should be painted yellow to match the commercially available products market not a difficult project but it does require ed for this purpose - just be sure that it care. body. Use the photos with this article as . a guide. will not harmthe plastic body shell. Referring to Figure 3, measure three Add the speed recorder drive to the The following molded-on details should scale feet up from the top of the battery front truck, middle axle, left side, accord be removed from the body shell: alllouvers, box and five scale feet up from the run ing to the directions with the speed re the half-round bulge, and all the door ning board (Figure 3). Scribe a line be corder casting. Clean the truck side frames, latches on the long hood only. Also, re tween these points continuing the slope in the same way the frame was, and paint move the two molded-on ladders and grab to the front. The front of the nose is flat, them silver. irons on the end of the long hood, and not sloped. Cut the short hood just above the exhaust stack. File off the radiator the scribed line back to the front of the BODY MODIFICATIONS grills and all the door latches below the cab; cut the top of the hood down along running board on the right side. Remove the cab front. Remove the hood top and The following parts should be removed all the molded-on pilot detail and cut off save it. from the body and saved for reuse later the foot boards; open up the coupler holes Finish the bottom of the long hood by on: the two weights, handrails, airtanks, with a file to accept MKD-8 �ouplers if filing up to the bottom of the hood doors. horns, light conduit bars, and the number the model is to be equipped with Kadee's. Also, file the running boards smooth. boards. The couplers and cab windows The areas where these details have been re As shown in Figure 4, cut out the should be removed and tossed in your moved should be sanded smooth with the dynamic brake blister. Too, cut off the spare parts box for some other project 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper (this sand winterization hatch and the two fans but they may be needed for some day. If the paper may be a little slow but it gives a be careful not to damage the fans as they model to be converted is painted, it would fine finish). will be used later. PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 11
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FIIOI ·· 10 ....-II=tl ngma oors � �ScribeE New Door Top at Angle FiliDoor r- T _.L.., r..L, , � I I I I I I I I r+-I I I -- I I I I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Cab End I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L._ .1 - L \ • � Scribe1'4" Ne Doors Scribe Ne o Doors w 1'-1w .. both Wide DJDJbothLeft OnWldelv � Both Sides Side Cut a piece of .060" styrene to fit in- some of these to give a .040" thickness; side the radiator top. Cement this in place when laminating the strips, leave the area -�� -t-·_-1'-10 flush with the top. Next, cut two pieces shown only .020" thick in the motor ..I .. of .060" styrene to fill in the side spaces recess area. After the lamination has dried I where the dynamic brake was removed; throughly, trim the strips to length and Cab End these pieces should be level with the lower add them to the bottom of the long hood -I I -- of the two top surfaces on the long hood. as shown in Figure 5. Be sure the motor - Laminate a sandwich of styrene sheet recess areas are in the proper location. that is .130" thick; two sheets of .060" When all cement on the long hood is dry, 6t'-0" and one of .010" will serve well. Trim this apply putty to all joints and sand smooth.
laminated sheet to a scale size of 6' x 23'. A couple of doors on the long hood have to be filled in and reshaped (see Figure 6). 0...... ,. Cement this to the top of the lower por- L After completing the door modifications - \ tion of the long hood with one end tight against the radiator; this will make the fill in the old outline of the doors and the I 1'-5" . entire length of the top of the long hood latch recess holes; sand smooth. Put aside 1 I. � Scribe New Door the same height. the long hood and start rebuilding the Right Side Only Using .020" styrene , cut several strips a nose and cab front. Figure 6 - Door Modifications scale l' wide (see Figure 5). Laminate Nose rebuilding starts with a piece of 12
Jan Podganski, Jr. photo
.060" styrene to fit inside the opening Locate the bottom point for this section 3/32" x 3/32". Cement these in place left when the top of the short hood was at 1/4" up from the bottom of the window and fill the joints and sand smooth when removed; it should extend back to the and cement this section in place. they are dry. Again, referring to Figure cab front. Cement this in position and, After the headlight section has dried 10, make two fairings from .040" styrene when dry, use a file and round off the throughly, remove the classification lights measuring 3/16" x 9/32". Cement in comers of the hood. Apply putty to the from the angles panels. Carefully file the place and, when dry, file to a wedge shape joints on the hood and, when dry, sand top of the headlight section to match the as shown in Figure 10; fill the joints and smooth. Again, use a 400 grit wet or dry round shape of the cab roof. Then, file sand smooth. sandpaper for all finish sanding. this edge down an additional .010" and The left side running board must be re Refer to Figure 7 for the cab front re cut a piece of .010" styrene and cement it moved. Make the first cut (use a razor building details. Cut a 1/8" wide strip of over the headlight section to form a con saw) just behind the rear wall of the cab .060" styrene to the width of the opening tinuation of the cab roof. This piece and the second cut just behind the last in the cab front; the top edge should ex should fit snugly against the cab roof; fill hole for the handrail post. tend 1/64" above the short chopped hood. the joint and sand it smooth. Next step is to cement the long hood Fill the top of this opening with a .060" Start to rebuild the rear wall of the back into its original position. Use a full strip of styrene 1/4" wide; cement in place. cab by first removing what is left of the measure of care and patience here; make This will make the front window slightly original cab wall. The new rear wall should sure that everything is level and straight. too narrow; it should be opened by filing be made from .020" styrene. Shape it to Use solvent cement to assemble the hood the bottom edge down 'till the opening is the size of the cab itself plus slightly and cab but when everything is dry flow 3/16" wide. After the added pieces have higher so it overlaps the cab roof. Mark a little ACC over all the joints (on the in had ample opportunity to dry, make a and cut out the two rear windows; also, ' side of the shell) fora little added strength. light hole 3/16" square. Make a new head cut out for the flywheel. Cement the wall The replacement of the left side run light housing from the' front hood that· in place and, when dry, shape it to con ning board is now at hand. Sand all the was cut out earlier (see Figure 8). Using form to the shape of the roof. Fill the detail off the running board removed a razor saw, make a horizontal cut both joints and sand smooth. earlier. Fill the locations of the latches immediately above and below the head Now, back to the long hood. The radi- with putty and, when dry, sand smooth light rims; drop a vertical cut to remove , ator bulge on the model is not the correct (do not fill in the holes for the handrail this section just behind the number boards. length and must be extended. To accom posts). File an angle on the rear end of Sand this piece square and add a piece of plish this, refer to Figure 10 and make the running board as shown in Figure 11. .010" styrene to form the bottom surface. four squares of .040" styrene measuring The running board should be narrowed to
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"�<)" 1�=====3�'-3"2 == ______sid�\7;� Figure 1I1:- Running Board ===:040" 5 ����� � ��� .010" Styrene ��� New Running Boar d Location �_.II� � 6" - All Brackets �� �� '-6" �fl��040" =Styrene 34 Long 30'-0" Figure 12 - Running Board Placement and Pipe Bracket 14 Ja n Podganski, Jr. photo Figure Grilles r-6'.()"� � .010" Styrene 14 14'-0" / .1 - J...-.Ol0" Styrene +'- �\C I ,/ .010" \ , Styrene ---L---� \ 2 , '.()" ____ \ __ , \ , ,-I , \ I 1'-9", \ \ , , tRadia tor Grille B \ I .L._ _ I� .. i I t----t>I '�' t�7'-3"� \ I G--i1+ 1'�"1 \ 3" .010" To Center Grille on Frame - Have Clearance on all Sides Measure BeforeDynamic BrakeStyrene Side is Applied Grille Figure 13 - Cab Fairing 010" S Jan Podganski, Jr. photo necessary to thin down the running board trimmed even with the top and bottom out the left and right dynamic brake grilles thickness. This can best be done by plac surfaces of the grille. as shown in Figure 14 and cement them ing a piece of sandpaper on a flat surface The air filter grilles are also made from in position. This will "peak" the grille and moving the running boards back and the Athearn running boards. These are for later addition to the hood top. forth using a block of wood for backup 1'-9" x 4'-9", there are two. The air filter The turbocharger bulge comes next. to get an even pressure over the surface. grilles have to be thinned down to .020" One removed from an SD-45 body shell is The radiator section is a good place to thickness. File the grilles true and square. ideal other than its having to be thinned start. The radiator frame is made of .010" Make a 2'-3" x 5'-3" frame from .010" down suitably. This can be done using sheet styrene measuring a scale 2' x 14'; styrene. The air filter grilles should be the same block method as was used on make two of them. Cut four sections centered on the frame with a 3" space on the roof running boards for the grilles_ from the Athearn 50' mechanical reefer all sides. Remove the original panel. The bulge is running boards measuring 1'-6" x 6'-6". The roof-top dynamic brake grille is a too short so it will be necessary to add a Reduce the thickness of these sections composite of four sections of Athearn piece of .060" styrene to the bottom of it. according to the procedure mentioned running board. Cut two pieces of running Fill the joints and sand smooth; this should above. Thesesections will be the radiator board 1'-9" a 11'-0". Cut an additional be done at this point in time. grilles. When done, cement them in place piece of running board 1'-3" x 11'-0" and Refer to Figure 16 and locate the posi as shown in Figure 14 and set them aside. a last piece 1'-0" x 11'-0"_ Cement these tion of the grilles and panels shown on The dynamic brake grilles are next in together as shown in Figure 14, Dynamic the shell. Cement these components in order. These grilles should be cut from Brake Hood Top Grilles; cement these to position. Cut the air tanks apart, file the Athearn running board to a size of 1'- gether by joining the two righthand pieces them to their correct cylindrical shape 1'-9" x 7'-3" in size_ Strips of styrene and then the two left hand pieces (do not and install them in their correct position. should be cut and added along the edges join these two sections together. Cut two Detail the nose and cab as shown in of the grilles; when dry, they should be 1/8" x 1 1/2" strips of .020" styrene; lay- Figure 17. The A TC box can be made by laminating styrene to the correct size. After installing the box, install an .010" wire from the front of the box down to 6" All -... Rivet Spacing on panels ... the running board as shown in the illus ·�II-I.-.- 2'-0" Square�� ..__ tration. The marker lights are made from I--IIf... .030" styrene filed to a wedge shape. Q Mount one on each side of the hood 1/2" up from the running board on the short hood and 1" up from the running board 6E on the long hood. OI0" "V""' Install the grab irons; if Northeastern grabs are used, drill No. 76 holes where ....- t-I. -Radiator14'-9" fan -----4�.-j1 Panel ��6.-- -0 -.. ��1 they insert into the shell. One grabiron 5E�r-----�· L Air Filter Panel goes on the right side of the short hood parallel to the hood side_ On the long hood, one goes on each side of the head light just above the number boards. There are also two grabs just above these on the hood top. There are also two just above the ladders. For the circular rail I used ED Walthers curved rail. The rear ladders are stamped brass ladder stock by Kemtron; use the photos as a guide to their proper 5' 9" Exhaust Stack Panel � - location. Turbo Access Panel TurboI Bulge Panel - I·Left Side Using both Figure 18 and the proto Right Side Figure 15 - Hood Panels type photos as a guide, install the MU 16 George Cockle photo - � � 2 '_10"· � ______Rivet Strip 3 /' Styrene Grabirons 2'-3" .010" Wide '-4" : 1 � .. 1 5" Marker Light 1 I ( I I II Air Tanks 7'-3"� ____ t-b"'�--__---- _ _ _1--5'_9" -24'-3"'------"""0..-41 "�I + + I . of \ �� Locations x 2'-0" � • 1' --Cabinet Filter '- .010" Styrene 1'0" _ -3:' Horn Location - 11'- " �' Air Filter Panel Lift Rings �:>------237 -O"------� --�Dynamic \.Brake HoodTop Grille II Figure 16 - Long Hood Details PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1971 17 Warn'ing Beacon Bracket ' -6" � Grabiron .020" Wire ---4-+--+-oIf-1 �--"""T-:-""I""":" I Light (T"'''';O' 5/64" o I I 1/8" I cit.....I Figure .17�A - �Markerr lights x '-g"'x ATe Box 3'-0" 1 1 '-0" .010" Wire Figure 17 Nose Details MU Receptacles and Plates �.020"Wire / -"""---- Top View Lower Section I I I Uncoupler "j)I I I ( :.-! ( Side Vie x w Footboard 3'-0" 1 '-0" Figure 19 Air Cooling Pipe Figure 18 - Pilot Details - �------��I I I I I I I I Left Side Rear I I I . I I Rear Step - Both Left and Right Side �I I I I I I I I I I Right Side Rear �':---:----�I I I Posts Right and Left Side Front Fi ure 20 - Handrails End Rails g 18 ,.11_ , � i!: f . TABLE I - PARTS LIST Utah Pacfii c Details West Kadee DH-60 Diesel Horn VF-107 Dynamic Brake Vent and Electrical MKD-8 or Number 8 Couplers SR-61 Speed Recorder Drive Cabinet Filter RM -77 Rear View Mi rrors RB-126 Rotary Beacon - "Cullens" Type Decals AR-80 Three Bracket Arm Rest Kemtron Mi cro-Scale Detail Associates 657 Eyebolts RH-35 Decal Sheet LR-1101 Lift Rings DS-1401 Drop Step Walthers Walthers MU-1507 MU Receptacles 945-3000 Curved Handrails D-679 Kartrak-ACI Decals 1'-0" 1-1���------;.28' -O" ------.....-II -t i------i -t-e L eft S ide W aIk W ay riG d t 1'-9" ' r-�I � ---29 -O" --� � Figure 21 - Walkway Grids It r------' Ri9 ht S ide W alk W ay rG id 1 -i1'-9" 1-44------36'-0"------1..-tI-r hoses, MU receptacles, and plates. Fabri for the dimensional requirements. paint the shell with a grey primer coat. cate two uncoupling handles and install The final task is that of fabricating and Check the modifications made to the shell them using Kemtron or Detail Associates installing the handrail posts and handrails. and if there are any points that still need eyelets to hang them. Make the handrails using .020" brass wire cleaning up it should be done now (when Using the Athearn running board using Figure 20 as a guide for forming the shell has the primer coat applied every material, make four 1'-0" x 3'-0" floor them. The handrail posts are the original scratch and blemish stands out). Another boards for the pilots and cement them in posts supplied with the locomotive slightly; primer coat should be added over the place with ACC. a No. 76 hole has to be drilled through corrections if any were necessary. Use Make the air cooling pipe from .020" each post for the handrail after the nylon Scalecoat paints (or any other brand that wire using the photos and Figure 19 as handrail has been cut off. The railings are you prefer though it may mean a little a guide. Install as shown. inserted through the posts and the posts paint mixing is needed); the colors are UP Running board grids can be made from installed on the shell. Yellow and UP Harbor Mist Grey. Use vinyl window screening material (do not Check to make sure that everything is the photos as a guide to painting. Apply use copper or steel screening, its appear satisfactory; then wash the body shell in the appropriate decals and weather to suit. ance is distracting). Refer to Figure 21 warm water and detergent. When dry, PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 19 From the collection of Con Sweet SODleD&RGW Consolidations by Con Sweet From 1888-1890, the Denver & Rio engines had 20" x 24" cylinders, 46" were reshopped later in their lives and Grande Railroad had Baldwin Locomotive drivers, weighed 113,000 pounds, exerted made to exert either 25,600 pounds or Works build 75 standard gauge 2-8-0 loco- 24,900 pounds of tractive effort, and 27,780 pounds of tractive effort, carry motives for them, class No_ 120_ These carried 140 pounds boiler pressure_ They 160 pounds boiler pressure, weight from From the collection of Con Sweet 20 t Fro m the collection of Con Sweet PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 21 115,000 to 120,000 pounds, and had her. She was originally numbered "603" Key Importers have recently brought either 46" or 50112" drivers. All of these by the D&RG and was renumbered "673" out a fine HO scale brass model of the engines had Stephenson valve gear. in 1923. She weighed .1.92,000 pounds 583 which is a C-28. In 1923-1924 the D&RGW renumbered with loaded tender. Her tender had a The pictures used in this article were and reclassified all of their locomotives. capacity of 4,500 gallons of water and 9 taken by my father who worked for the This particular class only had 61 of the tons of coal. She was 58'-1 5/8" long and D&RGW for nearly thirty years. These original 75 engines renumbered and re 9'-6" wide over the running boards. shots were taken in and around 1938 and classified. The other 14 engines had either The 673 had the distinction of being 1939, at Funston, Colorado. Funston been sold to other railroads or scrapped. sister engine to No. 583, formerly the San was the location of the CTC for Glen This class was originally numbered from Luis Valley Southern No. 106, which they wood Canyon at that time and was located 555-629 and were renumbered 629-69l. bought from the D&RGW in May of 1947. near the town of Glenwood Sp(ings, Colo They were reclassified either as being a Before that she was No. 683 on the rado. For the specifications, I referred to C-26 or a C-28. The "c" indicated a D&RGW; originally she was numbered a copy of "Folio L" from the "Office of wheel arrangement of 2-8-0 and the "26" 583. This is the only known standard the Chief Mechanical Officer" in Denver, or "28" indicated that that was the near gauge D&RGW steam locomotive left in Colorado, and to Steam in the Rockies est thousands of pounds of tractive effort existence and has been preserved by the which is a roster of steam locomotives of that they exerted. Colorado Railroad Museum at Golden, the D&RGW put out by the Colorado The "673" was built in 1890 with Colorado. Railroad Museum. Baldwin assigning the number 11261 to We stern Pacific GP-7 Update by Peter Arnold Since the Western Pacific GP-7 detail lights replaced by the twin sealed-beam On the modeling front, several new ing article appeared in the January/Febru type that is now standard equipment on detailing parts have become available. Both ary, 1976, issue of We stern Prototype most EMD products. All of these Geeps Detail Associates and Details West have Modeler, several changes have occurred. have been repainted in the Perlman Green added the large, single-beam headlight as All of Western Pacific's GP-7s and GP-9s paint scheme with orange lettering and used by Western Pacific and both com have had their large, single beam head- stripes. panies also have added the twin sealed- WP 706 as modeled by Tony Quilici. He fo llowed the article by Dan Crews that appeared in the January/Fe bruary, 1976. article in the Western Prototype Modeler magazine We stern Pro totype Modeler magazine. Photo by Charles W. Williams 22 WesternPac ific GP7, 702, at Sacramento, California, in July of 1976. This photo was takM by Peter Arnold. The new Perlman Green paint scheme with orange lettering and stripes. End railing, MU stands, gra b irons, step fa ces, and railings next to the step Green paint scheme with orange lettering and stripes. End railing, MU stands, grab irons, step fa ces, and railings next to the steps are also orange. No te the rear of GP9, 729, showing the end stripes The WP GP7 model, 706, incorporates the latest WPpractices making a very up -to-date unit. Model is by Tony Quilici, he fo llowed the article by Dan Crews in the Jan/Fe b, '76, issue of WPM. Photo by Charles W. Williams beam headlight that was used to replace MU recepticles, MU air hoses, and sun make your Western Pacific diesel detail the large one. Detail Associates also has shades that can be used to detail the GP-7. ing much easier and correct to the proto the Nathan M-5 air hom as used by the All of these fine detail parts should type. Western Pacific, along with the drop steps, PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 23 The 2921 squats on a portion of the wye at Fo rt Ord, CA , during a photo stop. July, 1951, was the date for thisMo nterey area fa n trip; one of a number, during this period, to use a TW-S in this part of northern California. The frontalap pearance is typical of a myriad of small Espee engines; the dropped headligh t being especially typ ical during the final days of steam. Author photo. TWELVE A vievv into the Espee's LITTLE unusual TW-e WHEELS by Ron Kuykendall 24 Nu mber 2921 simmers in the woods a couple of miles below Monterey, California, during a Ju ly, 1951, excursion from the San Francisco Bay area to the coast. Author photo. A three-domed 2916 in the Bayshore deadline, late 1949. Us of the rebuilt "clear vision " 7,000 gallon "vandy " tanks was fa irly common by this time with the TW-8s. The headligh t was also visorless. Stan Kistler photo. PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1917 25 The three-domed 2923 gets a refill during an early 1952 fa n trip at a water tank near Fo rt Ord, CA . During the late '40s and early '5 0s, these excursions were immensly popular with northern California rail buffs as a TW-8 was likely to be on hand for a portion of the trip. Such trips began in SF, headed south through San Jose, then down to below Gilroy and west to Wa tsonville; then on to Santa Cruz. Once in Santa Cruz, the trip migh t include the northbound Davenport branch. Author photo. A rather beat 2920 at Bayshore, CA, in 1951. Note the fo rward location of the power reverse between pipe and tank. Kistler photo. 26 A close-up of 2914 at Bakersfield, CA in the early '50s. Fo r some years after the demise of the rest of the class, 2914 was main· ta ined fo r use over the seldom-used McKittrick branch, and was based at Bakersfield. Photo by Stan Kistler. The 291 7, at Alturas, CA, late in 1938. A high-mounted headligh t can really alter the front end appearance! Note the full stub pilot and lack of the later-day blow-downs. Tender is a 70-C type 7, 000 gallon shorty, perched on arh-bar trucks. Kistler photo. PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 27 2914 and 2915 are both Max Grey imports. Grey verypossibly used the 2914 as the basis for his model as the large, square high-visibility tank was probably unique to her. 2915 sp orted the "switcher" tank. Photos by the author. Until the appearance of the minature TW-3 and TW-4 classes was to be much position and use of one or two sand TW-8 class as imported in brass by Max more common. Their appearance was domes (boxes?) would be the essential Grey in the early '60s (both in 0 and HO somewhat Ha rriman, but with a differ variations. The 2922 was somewhat of gauges), a fair number of Espee fans had ence. These were among the few small an odd-ball, in that she sported hat-box yet to realize the nature of the road's Espee engines to make use of a taper cylinders as late as 1948... and had a twelve-wheelers. Not that the TW-8 was ed or humped boiler. The result was the whale-back tank as well. The group was really typical. The ten engines in this look of an elongated C-2 (later C-3) class built in 1898 ... all as cross-compounds ... group happened to be the largest and consolidation. Other than occassional and with the road numbers 2024-2033. most modern of them all, though in real tender changes, the physical appearance The majority of twelve-wheelers were ity, the quaint, antiquated look of the of the ten was much the same. Headlight quite prevalent on the Portland division, and elsewhere throughout Oregon over TABLE I the years. Roughly between 1947-1951, Last Orig. Date though, a batch of TW-8s was based at No. No. Builder SIN Bu ilt Remarks Final Dis�osition Watsonville, Calif., for seasonal. service" 2914 2024 Schenectady 4807 1898 Rebuilt 5-16 Donated to Kern County, in the Salinas valley. These agricul Museum, Bakersfield, CA tural flatlands were to provide the final May 13, 1955 action for the 2915, 2918, 2921, 2923, 2915 2025 Schenectady 4808 1898 Rebuilt 12-16 Scrapped : Sep 19, 1951 and others. Several of these engines also 2916 2026 Schenectady 4809 1898 Rebuilt 1-17 Scrapped: May 24, 1950 experienced an extra day of glory during 2917 2027 Schenectady 4810 1898 Rebuilt 4-16 Scrapped: Jan 29, 1951 this period; being favorites of the rail 2918 2028 Schenectady 4811 1898 Rebuilt 6-12 Scrapped: Apr 17, 1953 fans, they would often power the Watson 2919 2029 Schenectady 4812 1898 Rebuilt 3-16 Scrapped: Nov 18, 1949 ville to the beach portion of many a Bay 2920 2030 Schenectady 4813 1898 Rebuilt 12-16 Scrapped: Nov 28, 1951 Area fan trip. 2921 2031 Schenectady 4814 1898 Rebuilt 6-1 1 Scrapped: Nov 28, 1951 Today, only one twelve-wheeler re 2922 2032 Schenectady 4815 1898 Rebuilt 10-13 Scrapped: Oct 25, 1950 mains - a TW-8, no less. May 13, 1955, 2923 2033 Schenectady 4816 1898 Rebuilt 7-17 Scrapped: May 10, 1953 saw the donation of 2914 to the city of Bakersfield, California - for many years TW-8 4-8-0 54 - 21x32 - 201500 - 161100 - 190 - 42210, except for No. 2922 which her old haunt. The engine can be seen to was 192000 - 155000 - 180 - 39980; all were once cross compounds 55 - day at the Kern County Museum. 23&35x32 - 192000 - 155000 - 180 - 36930 28 A fa ntrip in the grand 'ole manner! April, 1948, witnessed this combination of road engine 2374 with the 2915 as helper. The scene is the wonderfully long trestle at Wilder Sp ur just norht of Santa Cruz. For a high school junior named Ron Kuykendall, this ja unt marked his initiation into the wonderful world of rail photography, fa n trips, and modeling. 2923 near Ft. Ord, CA. ---- The following statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation is published persuant to the requirements of the United States Postal Service in their PS Form 3526 dated April, 1976. Prototype Modeler magazine is published on a bi-monthly basis and at an annual domestic subscription price of $10.00 for the six annual issues. The known office of publication and the location of the general business office is at 171'12Pine Street, Danvers, · Massachusetts 01923. The name and address of the Publisher, Editor and Managing Editor is Robert R. Longo, 171'12Pin e Street, Danvers, Massach usetts 01923. The owner of Prototype Modeler is Prototype Modeler, inc., Robert R. Longo, President; there are no others holding 1 percent or more of the corporate stock of record. There are no known bondholders, mortagees, or other security holders owning or holding more than 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds mortages, or other securities. Total number of copies printed is 5,000. Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors and counter sales is 2,455 copies. Mail subscription is 2,211. Total paid circulation is 4,666 copies. Free distribution by mail, carrier, or other means; samples, complementary, and other free copies is 146. Total distribution is 4,812. Copies not distributed including those for office use, left ove � unaccounted, spoiled after printing are 188. No returns are allowed. Total copies is 5,000. The above figures are accurate as of September 20, 197",. Robert R. Longo, President, Prototype Modeler, Inc. certifies that the above statements are correct and complete. PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 29 With two domes and the attractive raised headligh t configuration, the 2918 had a similar look to 2917, in '51. Author photo. 2923 gets a sp in on the table at Pacific Grove, CA in early '52. Pa cific Grove was the terminus for the "Del Monte " passenger train, and this little table kept the size of the train 's motive power to a minimum. Author photo. 30 Jo hn M. Buffalo photo for an Allison (GM) V-12 engine and make a mold of the halves for casting others, The Fla t Car and some of its you can make a whole series of EMD prime movers from this base and mount several on flats and have several more in Maintenance of Way uses the engine facility. This engine flat can be used in a train consist for use in inter change. SPMW 4973 is shown "in train" Buffa 10 at Espee's Taylor facility in Los Angeles by John bound for La Grance. This can expand The flat car goes back to the beginnings usually was the one which used the mod your runs and use these types of cars to of railroading and is often referred to as ified flat. put the realism of distance into the layout. the "universal" car because of its versa Second comes the partially or moder Wheel flats and rail flats for use with tility. Just as it does in revenue service, ately modified flat car, where the load de the continuous welded rail machines also the flat car also has many uses in main termines the modification of the car. This fits into this category. tenance of way service. This opens up a is one of the largesfareas of maintenance The final type of flat to be discussed world of possibilities for the modeler. of way usages of the flat car. For example, here is the basically un-modified flat car. There will be three types of flat cars dis SPMW 4973 is a standard 50 foot flat car This is the standard flat car which has cussed here. They are the un-modified that has had cradles either bolted or welded been re-numbered into Maintenance of flat, the moderately modified flat, and to the floor of the flat. These cradles are Way series and is used for just about any the flat which has been modified to such designed to hold two prime movers (diesel thing the maintenance people can think a degree that it is hard to determine engines), either GE or EMD, though the of. For example, SPMW 9300 is used to whether it is still or has ever even been a cradle will be a little different to take the carry 25-ton industrial crane SPO-51 over flat car. motor mounts of the individual prime long distances and uses standard tie downs First in this parade of flat cars is the mover. The reason the prime movers are and 6x6 wood blocks nailed to the flat flat car which has been modified to such shipped this way is because the railroad car floor wheel and track guides as would a degree as to no longer be in the universal has found it easier and more economical be done if this flat was in revenue service carrier that it was in the past. The most to send the movers back to the manu carrying a crane for a customer. The obvious example of this car is the flat facturer rather than to maintain a large boom of the crane is held by a king-size which has had a major superstructure supply of spare parts on the property. saw horse. added for use as a Relief Tender with a A sidelight of this is that if you can Usually, when an object like crane wrecker (see photo). The 120-ton wrecker acquire an old AMT auto customizing kit SPO-51 is transported it also requires a PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 31 John M. Buffalo photo Jo hn M. Buffalo photo .. - - John M. Buffalophot o myriad of attendant parts so the crane series and used to carry 40 foot sections the reader a general idea of how the vener may do its job. These parts, such as boom of track (the prototype's equivilent of able flat car may be used in the area of extensions, clam shell buckets, and the snap track) to the scenes of derailments maintenance. It is hoped that the reader ramp to get the crane off the flat that it is so that a minimum of down time will will take advantage of his/her imagination on. SPMW 4479 is shown in service as occur. Also, there are a number of flats and put together a number of these flats the attendant car for SPMW 9300. assigned to the transporting of ties. to go with a work train or wreck train or Not illustrated, but also very important This piece is by no means a complete as part of a revenue train. in this class of flats, are a number of bulk listing of all the Maintenance of Way uses head flats which are numbered in the M-W of the flat car, but it is designed to give 32 Modified Atlas SD24 with "new" top fan. Models and photo by Gordon C. Bassett • !'. _...... "'\,...... ",. '"...... '.;...... - .... � ... , ...... ,'-�\.- t - � ...... �": A"' '' .--� - .' ... Santa Fe SO 24 Modification by Gordon C. Bassett SD-24 number 927 is the modified find the same style so used a newer style At the same time I added the jumbo Atlas locomotive described in the Novem fan of the same diameter. Figuring this Santa Fe name on the hood. I really ber, 1975, issue of the SouthwesternProto would be a logical explanation, and much hadn't been aware of this style ofiettering type Mo deler magazine. At the time I better than the winterization hatch, I until the article appeared, but the effect finished this engine I was unhappy with picked up an Athearn GP-35 body shell was so pleasing, I decided to change the the non-prototype winterization hatch in to provide a fan. I cut off the hatch, and name. I was fortunate in locating a set of place of the front exhaust fan, but was filed the opening square and smooth. Herald King names made to order for unable to find the proper grill to replace Then, I scribed a square a bit larger than another modeler and these were applied it without buying a whole extra locomo one grill on the GP-35 shell, and cut it after spraying over the original lettering. tive. Then, last spring I observed two out. This was filed down to a snug fit in After the decals were sealed with flat EMD locomotives with one odd fan grill, the hole in the SD·24, cemented in place, finish I applied a very light coat of Floquil one on the Rio Grande and one on the and the joint filled with putty. After Dust over the entire hood. The new let Colorado & Southern (BN). Apparently sanding smooth, the body was touched tering really improves an already striking the original grill was damaged or the fan up with a spray gun and the job was color scheme! wore out, and the shop was unable to complete. PROTOTYPE MODELER · December 1977 33 Model and photos by William Glick CB &Q Ta nkby Will Caiam Glickr Here is a change for both the expert dome car, No. 1570 series. Due to the and change all the grab irons to brass modeler and novice alike to have a cus· many projects I had going, I chose just to wire. tom painted Burlington tank car. This paint and decal this modeL But, as you The decal set for this car is Champ No. project can be a simple paint job or, for can see from the photo of the prototype, HT·245 and, of course, the color is black. the serious modeler, he can make a few there can be some rework done in the One of the fun parts of this model was changes and have a very good representa· ladder area and the dome could be changed adding that white chemical spill mark tion of the prototype. a little. One could replace all the Athearn with white chalk. I started with an Athearn 40' single brake gear with Cal·Scale plastic moldings 34 Sixth Annual EASTERN REGION CONVENTION Saturday March 25, 1978 Hartford, Connett icut Clinics Display Slide Shows Refreshments Model Contest STEAM, DIESEL, PASSENGER AND FREIGHT CARS, MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY, DIORAMAS AND STRUCTURES UNIFORMED POLICE IN ATTENDANCE SO BRING YOUR MODELS gAM - 5PM PLUS NIGHT ACTIVITIES For more information, contact: Chuck Johnson, Post Office Box 183, Avon, CT 06001 Great Northern 's "Lincoln Pass, " 1166, at St. Paul, MN, July, 1969. Richard Miller photo PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 35 THE GREAT NORTHERN EMPIRE by Dave SchumaBUcherIL DER (11) "PASS" SERIES SLEEPERS (Continued from the October issue ) (6 Roomette - 5 Bedroom - 2 Compart ment): Sixteen "Pass" sleepers in the 6-5-2 configuration were built for the 1950 Empire Builder by Pullman-Standard (GN 1370-1384, SP&S 701). Each "Empire Builder" carried three in the regularly-assigned consist. These "Pass" sleepers are easily con fused with the "Pass" cars built for the 1947 "Empire Builder" which had an 8 Duplex Roomette - 4 Bedroom - 4 Section floor plan. (These first "Pass" cars will be offered by Soho in the Spring of 1977, 1408 for $58. Plans and prototype photos for these earlier cars may also be found in RMC for February, 1967, p. 36.) I used the MHP kit (WE-43S) for my "Empire Builder" cars. Construction was MHP kits (WE-43S) built up as SP&S "Wapinitia Pass, " 701 and GN "Pitamakin Pass, " simple following the MHP format, discuss 1271. both 6-5-2s. Author photos ed above. The interiors were easily added following the plans included with the kit. Dick Wright has graciously consented to reprinting those plans. He offers kits on a "custom" basis at $29.95. Interior window shades (rather than venetian blinds) were simulated with Contac (or Mystic tape) pressed against the plastic window material. The windows were completely covered in the area where the constant lightingcircuitry was installed. (12) "RIVER" SERIES SLEEPERS (7 Duplex Roomette - 4 Section - 3 Bed room - 1 Compartment): Sixteen of these cars were constructed for the "Mid Century Empire Builder" by Pullman Standard in 1950. The selection of "River" names for these cars may also 36 z generate some confusion insofar as the I'(f) W 0 Observation-Lounge cars built for the a:: z W(9 W 1947 "Empire Builder" were also named I I after rivers. (These 1947 "River " cars 01- Z 0 were later renamed, however, to the CD "Coulee" series when they were refurb· a:: £1. ished and assigned to the "Empire Build W GRAB IRONS ------_ .. _. ", � .I------ " :I ROUND EDGES ' ' ~ 28 28 ., ... "tl ::0 o I" -I o �I -I -< "tl ! m I @ � i o o m r m ::0 ' 12 �/@] o r- .1 (I) ' n ,... 30 (I) 3 ,- C" ·1 (I) .... .....cg -..J -..J to) -..J UNDERBODY DETAil w CX) Bu ilt by Pullman- 1951 (Lot 6889) 126010 1265 1267,1268,1270 10 1272,1274 . 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Electnc h F o i g _ __ _ IU'· O" Wheels __ RolI.d Steel ___ Heatino ______Vopor Dr I t G-Interio __or_ M==-D=__ "_ WouOh Widt " r m n 36': a . r W - 6 - P .. ______" Cro wnMJdQ. ___ 1 0'-0"2" Journal l __Ti mken R . 8 ro ___S ' k l l ' WoterSYltem Prels ure Buffer ______Sprin O ______Seoting C opa c ily______23 Kind Of Truck ______Colt Steel .. Cap y. 250Gall. Coupler ______Tit e lock . So nd _ Handbra klf Peacock B50NS Wheel Brakes Cia. Wh elllSli Control �. o.celo.tot 350 Lbl. PLANS COURTESY OF MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCI ETY , FABR ICATING TA IL LIGHT HOUS ING FOR OBSERVAT ION CAR FROM BRAS S BRASS TUB ING OLD PAI NTBRUSH HANDLE FILE AWAY PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 39 .. ; ...... " ....-�. :;;;;iiij�� ...... Great Northern 's "Skagit River, " 1267. BN photo Great Northern 's "Poplar River, " 1269 BN photo 40 "Poplar River" in Chicago in May, 1969. This is a 7-4-3-1 car. Richard Miller photo Builders photo of "Appekunny Mountain, " 1290. BNphoto MHP offers smooth side observations I began modifications. window base line. I then used a diamond on a "custom" kit basis at $34.95. The lounge windows were all raised to tip scriber to deeply inscribe the upper The Balboa and Westside observation the correct height - through many long window borders over each existing low cars have the correct window arrangement; evenings spent with a flat X-Acto file. I window and the side borders from the but, unfortunately, these cars lacked the began by scribing a very light line - existing window sides to a point near the prototypical tall windows in the lounge scarcely a trace - along the sides and new window-top line. The top and side area. around the end about a scale 12" above scribe marks were not joined at a corner As it was the only thing to work with the existing window tops; this should because the corners should be rounded at the time, I went ahead with the West demarcate a new upper window level and I didn't want to scar the brass. side observation; stripping the shell before about a scale 39" above the bottom These scribed lines served as a guide to PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 41 The "Appekunny Mountain " Observation Lounge at St. Paul, MN, in April, 1970. Eric Archer photo Westside (Balboa) Observation Lounge in HO. Author photo Brok�mcln's Srot Floor plan of observat-ion�ounge car with roo mettes and bar. Light weight. 144,000 lb. Builder, American Car and Foundry, Division of ACF Industries, Inc. 42 prevent filing the opening too high or wide. As an additional precaution, I tacked a strip of black tape along the top of the new window level. I then began filing ... and filing ... and filing. If you trust your steady hand with a Dremel tool or a Unimat on a brass shell, you have my heartfelt admiration. I did finally get the correct height on all the lounge windows; the corners were rounded with an X-Acto round file. The narrow window in the rear door was similarly raised to new heights, taking care not to tear the soldered joints around the door which join the roof, the Westside (B alboa) "Appekunny Mo untain. " Author photo sides, and the rear door. This project was a tedious undertaking; but I judge it well worth the effort as I watch the final result coasting around the curves on the tail end of my "Empire Builder." The Balboa and Westside cars also re quire the addition of a tail light housing. I used a short piece of brass tubing, 12" inside scale diameter to simulate this housing. I placed a length of the tube, approximately 3/4" (4'-6" scale) long on an old "throw-away" paintbrush handle; I then gradually filed the tube down to match the curved contour of the roof with an X-acto file and a Dremel tool. When the contour was correct, I marked the location of the housing on top of the Westside (B alboa) "Going to the Sun Mo untain. " Author photo rear roof; I then drilled a small opening in the center of this ellipse to permit push lucent red plastic. (The prototype car had consist is near completion: I have some ing the wire leads for the tail-light bulb a rotating red Mars light which came on more detail work to do on the interiors into the main shell. I cemented the brass at low speeds; perhaps Kemtron's small and underbodies; and I need to complete housing to the roof with cyanoacrylate dual filament bulb could be used here. the lighting installation (being done by (Devcon "Zip-Grip" or " Krazy Glue). This is a project for the future.) David McBride). Radio antennae ran the full length of The tailgate ensign is illuminated: a the roof; additional length can be added small hole was drilled through the tail A WORD ABOUT OTHER to the Balboa car by using wire and Kem door and the square taillight housing, with GREAT NORTHERN STREAMLINERS tron "0" Wabash Mogul handrail posts. the sign enclosed, was set in place with a The completed shell was painted with dab of cement. I used the sign marketed The material presented earlier on the out masking the gold striping. Due to the by Tomar Industries, which features a "Mid-Century Empire Builder" was in unique curve in the upper stripe, just a constant lighting circuit. I believe Paige tended as a guide for those of you who head of the raised lounge windows, this Enterprises sold a similar tail sign, without want to recreate the full-blown "Builder" was the first car which relied on decal constant lighting. consist at its peak (or "days of teem" as striping.Micro-Scale's GN Cab Diesel set Venetian blinds were installed in the Beebe would say). (RH-45) furnished the curved portion of lounge windows, using the chart tape It is important to remember, however, the stripes: I cut out the section intended method outlined earlier; the lower win that considerations such as layout size, for use on the nose of the E-7 . The new dows have shades. I covered the inside prototype area covered, and other factors Micro-Scale GN Passenger Car lettering ceiling and walls above the windows with (such as cost!) may limit your modeling sets don't contain this curved stripe, so light blue Contac sheet; similarly, red ambitions to a more modest consist. Don't you'll probably have to follow suit. (The Contac was used below the windowline be disheartened; you can have Orange and only drawback to this method is that the and dark blue Contac or Mystik tape may Green Great Northern streamliners cruis gold color in the early GN Diesel set, be used to surface the styrene floor cut to ing around your layout with a less exten which I used, doesn't match the gold fit over the underframe. Seats were paint sive outlay of time and cash. color in the GN Passenger Car set. The ed a dark ("rust") red and turquoise in 1947 EMPIRE BU ILDER: You can discrepancy isn't too glaring to be objec flat colors. Partitions and interior details start your consist-trimming plans by choos tionable, however.) were cemented along the inside walls of ing to model the 12 car "Empire Builder" After the shell was completed with the the shell or on the styrene floor where of 1947; some of which has been touched correct lettering and oversprayed with the they would clear the inside of the shell. I on in this article. You will need: two F7 A half-gloss half-flat glaze, described in the used the plans from the Carbuilder's Cyclo units; one baggage-mail (1100 series; Blue painting section, I installed the finishing pedia, 20th Edition, page 472 (reprinted Line's Baggage-RPO is correct... if you details such as the taillight and tailgate with permission of Simmons-Boardman can find one); one 60 seat coach (1110- ensign. The taillight bulb was inserted Publishing Company). Colors were taken 1114; use the Balboa-Westside coach or into the housing and the wires were drawn from the description in Railway Age for MHP's kit, WE-14S); three 48 seat (Day into the body shell. The taillight lense June 11, 1951, page 56-57 and 61. Night) coaches (Nichel Plate's model); was cut with a paper punch from trans- With this car my "Empire Builder" one dorm-lunch counter (1140, "Waterton PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 43 Ul er schedule). The "Western Star" carried o Z Z the "River" series sleeper-observation cars W W until 1955 when they were remodeled for W :x: O:: r the "Empire Builder" as the "Coulee" (f) passenger service requirements or budget, '" u you should consider one of the Great '" 0: Northern's classic shorter streamliners. 0: (Remember: all other GN consists were o o ..J lettered G.N.) IL I 1950 I NTER NATIONALS:The stream lined "Internationals" began service be I.U tween Seattle and Vancouver in 1950 � 0 with two five-car consists: Motive power I.U:E ...J ...J was a single E-7 A (use Model Power's ::I: W r E-7 or the Cary shell, modified as noted U :l; VI -' 0 in the power section of this article); Bag 0 0: oCt gage-Mail car (1105, 1106); two 60 seat -' (f) I- (f) coaches (1115-1118; use the Balboa or oCt w ::! Q. u 0 X Westside coach, Soho's 1403 or MHP's I.U w WE-14S); one 52 seat Chair-Cafe car (no 0 0 a:: z '" model available, but floor plans can be w 0 found in Car Names, Numbers, and Con � '" a:: sists, page 229, and in Railway Age, July W '" l- I- (!) 0 ., 1, 1950, page 53); one Parlor-Observa Z Z = tion (1195, "Port of Seattle" and 1196, I- "Port of Vancouver;" no model is avail Z able. You could "punt" with the Balboa - oCt Westside observation or scratchbuild a car Co.. using the floor plan in Car Na mes, Num bers, and Consists orRailway Age) . Wright Enterprises offers the "custom" kit obser vation but you may have to supply the plans. Richard Miller indicates that the "Mountain" series observations were used on the "internationals" in their final years of revenue service. 1950 RED RIVER: One five-car con· sist began operation in 1950 as the stream lined "Red River;" motive power was a single E-7 A (see the motive power portion of this article); one Baggage-Mail (1107); three 60 seat coaches (1137-1139; use the Blaboa-Westside coach, Soho's 1403, or MHP's WE-14S); one Cafe-Observation (1147, "Red River;" no correct model is available, but you could use the Balboa Westside observation if that satisfies you; plans for the floor can be found in Rail way Age, July 1, 1950, page 53). Lake," etc.; no model available); one coach and sleeper were cut off the 1947 WINNIPEG LIMITED: This overnight diner (1150, "Lake Superior," etc. Balboa "Builder" to run from Spokane to Port train between St. Paul and Winnipeg had Westside diner is close); one "Pass" sleeper land; so you can delete these cars and run a consist which included the following cars (8 Duplex Roomette - 4 Bedroom - 4 a ten car consist if you model the Great (I'm not sure how many of each type, Section, 1160-1169); Soho's 1408 will be Northern between Spokane and Seattle. however): (1), 48 seat "Day-Night coach needed here; or plans are in the RMC for (Vanishing Vistas has a picture of this (use Nickel Plate car); (2), "Pass" sleeper February, 1967, p. 36); two "Glacier" consist running along Puget Sound; Card [6-5-2] ; use the MHP kit; Soho's car is sleepers (1170-1179; use the Balboa Pull JT-789). for the first "Pass" sleeper which had a mans described earlier); another "Pass" 1951 WESTERN STAR: The "Western different floor plan; (3), "Glacier" sleeper; and, finally, a "River" series Star" was innaugurated with the 1947 sleeper (16-4]; the Balboa-Westside car or sleeper-observation, although not strictly Empire Builder consist in 1951; (a sixth the MHP kit fits inhere; (4), "Club"sleeper; correct. consist of new cars was added to meet the two "Glacier" cars ("Oberlin Glacier" This can be whittled down further: a extra equipment requirements of the slow- 1175 and "Harrison Glacier" 1177) were 44 remodeled for this train and renamed is more rewarding. If you want to "cut promise you, when the "Empire Builder" "Manitoba Club" 1198 and "Winnipeg your teeth" on something smaller, you begins its climb to the summit. Club" 1199. Half the Duplex roomettes can begin with the smaller trains outlined and half of the bedrooms were removed above, then switch some of the cars into a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to provide lounge space. (See photo and larger consist at a later date,. plans ill Dubin's Some Classic Trains, The MHP line of kits was no longer am deeply indebted to the following page 412). No model is available but available at the time I began to work on individuals and organizations for their Wright can make up custom kits at a price. this article; I had to locate the cars I used time and assistance; this article would not Perhaps at some time in the future, if from private collectors; a major project. have been possible without their help: there is enough interest, we can detail I was very happy to hear, therefore, 1. Eric Archer modelling these trains more thoroughly that Wright Enterprises is once again offer 2. Peter Constantatos, California Locomo (perhaps one of our readers will write ing streamline passenger car kits - although tive Works such an article). on a limited "custom" basis now. The 3. Richard Miller The Great Northern ran spectacular renewed availability of the MHP kits 4. Cyril J. Durrenberger, Contributing trains; they were unquestionably beautiful should cut down considerably on the Editor, Prototype Modeler to ride or to watch. Now that they no frustration I often experienced as I came 5. Jason B. Moore, Vancouver & Colum longer slip across the Montana prairies or to a "dead-end" in my search for cars. bia Valley Ry., Austin, TX cut through the Cascades, the only way Wright also offers a promising source for 6. Barbara Nelson, Marketing Director, to relive the visual thrill of that era is to the "one-of-a-kind" GN cars such as the Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corp. recreate these trains in miniature. "Port" observation cars for the "Inter 7. Ruby J. Shields, Research Assistant, The process of assembling and modify nationals." You may have to supply the Archives/Manuscripts Division, Minne ing the complete "Mid-Century Empire plans for these cars, or other rare cars you sota Historical Society Builder" which I have detailed here is not may want. 8. P. W. Stafford, Director of Public Re simple; but ... neither is it as difficult as it I confess that this project absorbed a lations, Burlington Northern may seem at the outset: spread over a few great deal of time, energy, and money - 9. Richard K. Wright, Wright Enterprises years of collecting, reworking, and scratch and it still is unfinished; but all the frus building, I have found each additional car trations have a way of fading quickly, I Author photo In the late 1930's and early 1940's, Modeling a Southern Railway built 5896 40' 40-Ton double-sheathed single-door box cars in the number series from 10000 to 15895. Car number 10900 is pictured in the 1943 Southern Railway Car Builders Cyclopedia and in Tra in Shed Cyclopedia No. 17. In 1955, 5638 of these cars were still in service and by 1974 the number had dropped to only 15. 40' 40 Ton These cars had a capacity of 80,000 Lbs. with a Load Limit of 91300 Lbs. and a Light Weight of 44700 Lbs. The inside dimensions were 40'-6" long, 9'-2" Steel Box Car wide, and 10'-0" high; with a volume of 3712 Cu. Ft. The extreme width was 10'- 10'-5" and a height of 13'-1" above the by J. C. Paschal Jr. rails. Car No. 10900 was built in Septem ber, 1938, and was equipped with Miner PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 45 Author photo Remove Section C-C Figure 1 Remove A-22-XB Draft Gear and a No. 15 Brake Beam. The Athearn 40' Steam Era Steel Box Car is representative of these cars. With a little rework to some of the details and the application of some decals, a present able model of one of these Southern Railway cars can be rolling around your layout. If you start with a factory decorated car, remove all the lettering by soaking it in a solution of laundry detergent over night. Then, scrub it with a small, stiff brush. The rework of the detail will be to im- prove the overall appearance of the car. Figure 2 46 " Author photo Only the removal of the upper rib on the ends of the car is required to match the prototype. Note that I did not do this on my car. The rework will start with the roof and running board area. The running board is too "heavy" looking and sits too high. Remove the mounting bosses on the underside of the running board, then file the bottom side to make it thinner and bevel the edges slightly (see Figure 1). The two ribs under the end running board will be filed down later. File down the tops of the roof walk spacers on the top of the car to make the running board fit lower. Then, file down the two ribs under each end of the running board to fit the new position with the roof. Remove the top rib on each end of the car with a sharp knife, then clean the area with a file and some fine sandpaper. Also, remove the end running board supports. Cement the running board in place. Make two new end supports from .010" styrene .030" (1/32") wide and cement in place. Figure 3 Carefully trim away the grab irons on each end of the running board and drill a hole through the running board and the roof at the ends where the original grabirons were. Make a new grabiron from .020" diameter wire to fit the holes. Insert the wire into place with a spacer of thin card board of .020" styrene under it for proper spacing to the running board. Holding the grabiron and spacer in place, turn the car over and bend over the bottom ends of the wire and secure with a drop of epoxy. With a sharp knife, carefully cut away the ladder rungs on the side ladders and the grab irons on the side. The ladder up rights appear too heavy so trim them down Remove on each side (see Figure 4). Cut new ladder Figure 4 rungs from .020" wire to fit and cement PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 47 Author photo Author photo in place with a quick set epoxy. The new broken 1/8" drill to flatten the wire. Cut brass cut to a width of .060" (1/16"). grab irons are made from .020" brass wire off the excess wire and epoxy in place. Use the plastic step as a guide for the size that has been annealed by heating it red After everything has set, we will work and shape. Epoxy the steps in place. The hot and then allowing it to cool slowly. on the steps, which look too heavy. You comers of the floor will have to be cut This makes the wire soft. Using the have two choices; one is to file down the away to clear the upper portion of the original cast on grabirons as a guide, bend steps for improved appearance, the other steps. the wire to shape and flatten the portion is to cut off the plastic steps and replace Cement the brakewheel in place and as shown in Figure 5. I used a piece of them with metal steps made from .020" paint the entire body box car red. A coat 48 Author photo of gloss will aid the decals in adhereing. Figure 5 Follow the photo for the location of the following decals: Champ HN-12 Southern Railway white lettering, Champ HD-l 40- Bend to Shape Ton 36' and 40' Box Car Data, Walthers D552W Box Car Data white, and Micro Scale Freight Car Data. Much of the small Hammer Flat Hammer 1/8" Drill --_ Cut PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 49 Figure 6 lettering was taken piecemeal from the Micro-Scale and Walthers data sheets. Some of the numbers are not absolutely accurate but they are close enough to give a realistic appearance. If you wish to detail the underbody, cement the weight on the top of the floor, then install a Cal-Scale A-B Brake Set following their instructions. Install the couplers of your choice and the trucks (AAR are correct) and snap the underbody in place. For the final step, bend coupler release rods from .013" brass wire and cement them in place. With a small brush, paint the coupler release rods box car red. GNPR -- vJORKSHOPS CUSTOM PA INTING Every brass mo del deserves the finest paintwork avail able . We do prototype work for all gauges , even plas tics . All work guaranteed . H. NOWAK , 1213 Westridge Lane , Birmingham , AL 35235 "German" craftsmanship and Author photo quality wo rk. ' 50 Santa Fe BoolnCar by Gordon C. Bassett One of the first special purpose cars duced by stripping a passenger car to the an AHM No. 6262 Santa Fe combine the average modeler runs into is the boom frame and erecting a corrugated metal (actually a rider coach). I used the AHM car, used with every wrecking derrick. shed in the center and angle braced 'gon car because it has the channel side sill Boom cars are interesting . since they are dola sides' for the ends. For my model I characteristic of ATSF heavyweight cars. usually the result of prototype "kit-bash chose a car whose sides were cut off waist The belt rail makes it different from the ing" to produce a car with a low open high and leaving a part of the original body Belen car but the overall effect is Santa Fe endto accommodate the derrick boom plus section and roof for the tool house. The - all the way. some sort of storage house for tools and original inspiration for my model was the The body follows car 191595 most equipment. The Santa Fe has a variety of Belen Boom Car, ATSF 191595, shown closely with some details from 194595. boom cars but most of them share two on page 76 of Santa Fe Diesels and Cars There is one problem with the AHM car: characteristics: (1) they are cut down (Wayner Publications). As I worked on it is a 83' car, while 191595 is a 70' car. I from a passenger car with six wheel trucks, the model, I obtained the Charles Trippani cut my car down and moved the trucks in and (2), the "tool shed" is in the center photo included here of a second Belen quite easily but if this seems too much making them 'double ended' cars, capable Boom Car, ATSF 194595. This car might hassle one could leave it long. In that of coupling to the derrick at either end. be a rebuild of the other but diffe rences case I'd suggest making the tool house Thus, they are distinctive compared to in clerestory vents and side doors indicate five feet longer to preservethe proportion. the more common single ended car with it is a different car entirely. ATSF 191595 I used common materials: sheet styrene the tool house at one end of the car. was rebuilt from Baggage Express car 1775 in several thicknesses, brass wire,grabirons, Some Santa Fe boom cars were pro- in 1963. My model is free-lanced, using scribed wood, Ajax brake gear and wheels, PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 51 I Santa Fe boom car 194595 sits in Belen, Ne w Mexico. Charles Trappani photo 52 a Cal-Scale UC brake set (AB300), Kadee wheel sets, and MKD-8 couplers, and a few other scrap box items. Common hand tools were used, although a Dremel (1) Tool and Speed Control were useful. I I o u (f) used ACC (cyanoacrylate) cement in add ition to plastic cement. Plastic cement is -- o :r: inferred unless otherwise noted. To begin construction, remove the trucks and set them aside. Remove the roof by releasing the tabs under the floor. Remove the paint from the body. I use I Scalecoat remover with great success, but I I brake fluid will work. There is no need I to strip the roof. Wash and dry the body, I then replace the roof. Now, scribe the I body cuts according to Figure 1; make sure the cuts are square across the roof so I I that both sides line up. Now, remove the '- -- roof and cut it short. Remove the tabs -J- on the center section. Cut off all the -", v- knobs on the car body floor. It is easier to modify the underframe --t before cutting down the body. Cut off I I -:", all battery boxes, tanks, and brake gear '", on o I -v- ,.., between the frame cross members. A - __J -- _ --.1. Dremel Tool helps, but you must cut the r- speed to prevent melting of the plastic. Remove the four cross-members and smooth off the floor between them. To - shorten the car, we must cut down the o center frame. Scribe the beams as shown in Figure 2, then cut them down and file smooth. To stiffen the car so that it does not develop a sway back after the door ------= ways are cut, a metal spine should be added to the frame. Remove all detail be tween the two frame members, from bol ster to bolster. Brass stock 1/16" x 1/4" is convenient for the spine, although it must be narrowed a little to fit beteen the center frame members. Cut a piece 46 f- - -1 - ---, - scale feet long and file to fit. Drill and I � - • tap 0-80, 1/4" from each end. Now, lay I .Q -" the spine between the frames, centered I E T-",- • CT between the bolsters, and mark the hole ,... - -", positions on the car. Remove the spine v- ,.., :. and drill two clearance holes. Attach the - - �: I ue I --J- I -v- I KlnQpin Hole(7 /64") _ --' ---L BoIst.r Coupler Pad '" ::J U I D -- :) U Dri ll , Ta p 2-�6 " III 1/1 6" 'I Beam FIGURE 3 Bolster HO Scale PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 53 Everyone has their own ideas about Pin trucks and couplers, so I will cover my Hanger solution here; if you differ you can skip this paragraph and rejoin in the next. To begin, I replace AHM wheels with Kadee 36" wheel sets. This is necessary on Code Door Stop 70 rail. Secondly, I use body mounted Kadee MKD-8 couplers successfully on 28" radius curves and homemade (irregu lar) switches. Finally, I find AHM car bodies sit too high on their trucks. Bear ing these items in mind, we can proceed. Remove the wheels and couplers from the trucks. Cut off the coupler hanger. On HO Scale top of the truck frame, file the ridge around the truck pin hole nearly flush. Replace the pin, install Kadee wheels. Re install the trucks and check to see that FIGURE 6 - House Ends they just clear the body sills when turning. - - Cut flush with the inner floor. Save the car You may need a bit of shimming. To in ends for now. Be sure the roof section stall MKD-8's, file the rivets off the frame matches the tool house sides. members at each end and be sure those In shortening the car, we need to move brass tubes are flush with the sill. Cut the trucks inward 17/32", as shown in two mounting pads (1/2" x 3/8") from Figure 3. Smooth off the bolsters, remov .040" styrene and cement to the under ing around the truck pin. Fill between frame. (See Figure 3.) Drill and tap 2-56 the frames from the bolster to the new for the mounting screw and attach the FIGURE 4 End Sills spine with scrap styrene. Cut new bolsters couplers. Then check the coupler height spine with two 0-80 screws from the to . from .030" styrene. 11/8" x 9/16" and with a Kadee gauge and adjust if necessary. Deck planking will have to be cut out cement in place. I added new cross-beams At this point a test run is indicated. Put around these screws, but a bit of litterp at the new truck center made of Plastruct some weight on the car to simulate final will cover them up nicely. I-beam. Drill 7/64" holes for the truck weight. My critical test seems to be to Returning to the underbody detail, pins. run the long car next to a short tender cut two pieces of .020" styrene 30 x 3 1/2 Now, get the car ends and cut off the and try a sharp crossover. If it runs OK, scale fe et and cement them under the end sills as shown in Figure 4. Smooth we can proceed. floor to cover the holes in the floor (see them off and remove the grabiron. Attach This is a good time to install the brake Figure 5). Cut four cross-members from to the car so that the bottom matches the gear. I used a Cal-Scale UC brake set (AB- .030" styrene (see Figure 2), and install frame extensions. A prominent detail of 300), placed as shown in Figure 6. The them ten feet each side of the car center. ex-passenger maintenance-of-way cars is train line is .035" brass wire, the other Note that they are not located at the point the three holes in the end sill exposed piping is .015" and .020" wire, following the center frame tapers. when the buffer plates are removed. I cut the Cal-Scale data sheet. Now is the time to cut down the body. short pieces of 1/16" square brass tube, Turning to the upper body, cut the car The belt rail makes a neat edge for the filed slots under the end sills, and cemented ends from .020" styrene, and fit between end sections, so cut just above it, and them in place, flush with the bottom of the sides. I believe in heavier cars, so I smooth down to it. Cut the doorways the sill. added two ounces of lead in the center /TR...... k. FI,,' "",h r--- / I -I / MetalSpine \ R .. ervoir CYlindtr L. Brak' w.... � L HO Seale FIGURE 5 Underbody Detol 54' CI> CI> co IX) l- e: 1 ·0 C\I =v - �r0 �j (l) CI> I .!:: � C\I I -;:: 0 Q) Q) � '0 i:L u rr! -'"0 ...0 ::!! lL.. (f) I 0 :r --J ....::l 0 ....::::J U � 0 Qj Q) 0> m x 'P C\I UJ E � ::J .!i =C\I IJ) IJ) --J c.. r0 � .II � 1 (f) )( rf '0.. (f) en �- Q) CI> I- (1) � ".J. =v W ��� :::::>0::: �r0 l J co (!) v i:i: w C\I 0::: :::::> (!) LL x � c.. f CI> = (i) -1 =I(') ....L I � ...Q) e: � 0... l1J��--j�� 0 before cementing the roof in place. (My car weighs 6% ounces). The open car floor is 1/32" scribed sheet wood, with 1/32" spacing. The wood extends under the tool house ends. Fill the doorways with a strip wood sill, sanded even with the floor. over the pins, extending down onto the Make two cleats of heavy styrene to fit doors. across the floor and stiffen the bottom of We need to trim the doorways, cut the house ends. (See figure 6.) These are into the original baggage doors as shown cemented to the floor, even with the house in Figure 7, right end. With a sharp knife, sides. Cut tool house ends , as shown in carefully remove the remains of the hand .. ure 6, from .020" styrene. The upper rails, and shave down the thick portion of .i1 Fig part should be cut oversize, and filled the door at the bottom. Now cut a patch I smooth after installation. Tool house of .010" styrene to fill in the baggage doors are .010" styrene, 6'-3" by 3'-3", door, cement in place, and fill the cracks centered on the ends. The door stop and with plastic putty. To finish the belt rail, track are 1/64" square wire, attached cut a strip of .010" styrene, and emboss with ACC. The door handle is a flat U rivets on it. I still like the old clock gear of .015" wire. To simulate the rollers, I on astickmethod. Attach the rivet strips. drilled no. 76 holes just above the track, To dress up the end comers, make four and put in escutcheon pins, so that the angels, with rivets, as shown in Figure 7. heads just rest on the track. Then I I used shim brass because I can make neat fastened tiny rectangles of .010" styrene bends, but .010" styrene will serve. Make PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 55 Model and photo by Gordon C. Bassett the angles to match the belt rail, cut to with ACC. goes on the right end.above the sill. After length, and apply to each corner. Next The final assembly is the "possum washing the decals, I sprayed the whole install grab irons on handrails as shown belly," located below the floor on the car with Floquil Flat Finish. The last in Figure 7. I used Northeastern grabs, side opposite the brake cylinder. The touch was to stain the wooden floor with and .015" music wire handrails, so I bottom and ends are cut from .020" sty Campbell Tie Stain. drilled all holes no. 78. I could not find rene. To stiffen the floor, cement a 1/16" Loading the car was a challenge to my anything like the brake wheel gearbox in Plastruct angle along the inner edge, and scrap box. I cemented scale 6 x 6 timbers the Wayner photo, so I used two Ajax five 3/64" Tees across the floor behind inside each end to support old freight gearboxes, glued to a 3/16" by 7/32" the upright dividers (see Figure 9). Leave trucks. The rerailing frogs were painted pad of .020" styrene. They are attached 3/64" at the outer ends of each Tee to orange and hung on each side. For the to the car so that the top projects 1/16" clear the uprights. Cement the ends in open ends, I rounded up Scale Structures above the car end. Kentron has a brake place, then the floor, with the angle against screw jacks and hammers, pulleys left from wheel (X241) which looks close to the the frame. Cut five uprights from 3/64" an Alexander Stiff Leg Derrick, some prototype. These were attached wi�h Tee, and set in place. Finally, add a 1/32" Kemtron hooks and chain, and a couple escutcheon pins. The scrap box yielded a strip of .010" styrene to the outer edge of 55-gallon drums. I also added a few smokejack which was installed per Figure of the floor. ties, and some rusty couplers, air hoses 7. The only clue to the type needed was Make five hooks of .015" wire and and brake cylinders, and a few tools from the crosswise cap peeking over the roof in attach above the "possum belly" for a set intended for model tanks. the Wayner photo. cables. Finally, I added a pair of wire Some present day boom cars carry The steps at the corners and doorways hooks on each side to carry a pair of heavy blocks for derrick outriggers hung are typically Santa Fe, a little tricky to Details West rerailing frogs. below the sides over each truck. These form, but worth the effort. I made both The car is now ready to paint. First, are about 3' x 15" x 8" and they are paint from 1/32" by 1/64" flat brass wire. wash it carefully in warm, soapy water ed bright yellow-orange. I cut a few of First the side steps: these were probably (use a regular dishwashing detergent), rinse these from strip wood, painted them, and left over from the baggage car, as they are thoroughly, and dry. Cover the wooden loaded them in the "possum belly," along of two lengths to match the original floor. I sprayed my model with Floquil with chain and cables. The cable hung on doors as shown in Figure 7. The steps are paints though Scalecoat and others work the side was made from ship model rigg shaped per Figure 8. They hang 21 scale as well. The first step was to spray a coat ing thread. After the photos were taken, inches below the side sill. There is a 90 of Floquil Barrier; next, the underframe I discovered that I could hang the chock degree twist at the top, then a right angle was sprayed with Grimy Black. Finally, blocks beside the trucks without inter under the sill, and a vertical leg fitting in the car was sprayed with Old Silver, mixed ference, so I put Northeastern eye pins in side the sill. A vertical brace is soldered with about 20% Hi-Gloss. At the same eight chock blocks and hung four on each at the center, then bent slightly inward to time I sprayed an old pair of freight trucks, side on .015" wire hooks inserted in No. fit inside the sill. The three top tabs are wheels and all, to be carried at each end 76 holes drilled upward into the side sills. attached inside the sill with ACC. I rein of the car. The blocks hang over the center and end forced them with a piece of Plastruct angle After the paint had dried several days, axle of each truck. cemented to the floor. I applied Micro-Scale decals from Set This completes the Boom Car and The corner steps are formed as shown 87-79, ATSF M-W equipment. I followed your derrick can now travel in style. Even in Figure 8 with a rung soldered in place. the Wayner photo of 191595. The ATSF if you don't have room for a complete The 1/16" bends at the top were rough herald is located at the center of the tool wreck train, a derrick and boom car with until I found a pair of needle-nose pliers house with "Belen Derrick Boom Car" a couple of silver box cars for tools parked by Dixon with ultra thin tips. I drilled below it just above the sill. ATSF 191595 near the roundhouse will show your divi the inner end and side sill with a No. 76 goes at the left end above the sill, with sion is ready for trouble. in order to attach the step with an escut LT WT 111,000 and AQ 7-63 below it on cheon pin. The other end was fastened the side sill. Finally, L-70'0" and WK 56 Burlington Northern 74 8922 - 52' Insulated Box Car �1 Drawn by J.Ryc zkow$li Scale: HO JDO[]1 - r-- U 'd x � r- Qi c c OJ .r: U � \ r-- t-;:J I� � I r-�. � ...... � D � ------tJ 0 0 .>t. � U 1;; ::J 0 .t= co '" c -;: l!l \ c � -L1 I JDD PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 57 J. Ryczkowski photo Southern Pacific SP 70-49 Class by J. Ryczkowski and To m Cobb Southern Pacific double-door, general (Gunderson Bros.), Portland, Oregon. mensions are 50'-7" long, 9'-4" wide, service box car, class B-7 0-4 9, series Outside dimensions are 55'-4" long, and 11'-0" high. Dimensions of double 224000-224999, built in 1969 by FMC 10'-8" wide, and 15'-5" high. Inside di- doors are 16'-4" wide and 10'-4" high. Tom Cobb photo 58 ...... ----��- --II + l[ � f- c::::I ¢ A J J l J I J , I I - r I I J J I I J : :l I I -r J J I l�j J I I J I I I I l� -� J J J J "" As of October, 1976, 948 cars were in (4/4 corrugations), and diagonal panel service. Cars are assigned to the Eugene, roofs. Mr. Ryczkowski's drawing shows - Oregon, lumber pool. One door on each 14 seam caps, usually called roof ribs) side is painted yellow to indicate the car as did the prototype. Side panels are is in lumber service. Each door is equip welded except for the two end panels ped with a steel channel along the bottom which are riveted to the ends. The ends to facilitate opening and closing of doors of the car are not provided with poling r by fork lift truck. Cars come with heavy pockets. � � � duty floors, improved dreadnaught ends PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 59 . �l!--'" '�'ll�'I· (, ---" All Tom Cobb photos 60 To m Cobb photo 2 Ye ar Binder for your [prn[]]UillU\J[P� [llJ[]]ooa uam • magazines $5.95 ppd. o Marke ing as t E t, " ,, ���;, " POSI Oltlce ..80)( 410 E: . . i � uanver s . MA 01 923 ------� � PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 61 Men it cost 3¢ to mail a letter - -- • CJhis IS what got it there! 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[!; CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS 60014 Across Irom the C&NW Depot Book Revievvs · · · · · by the PM Stall ing, while it may not look too great, will comparison of the photo on the lower CABOOSE CARS OF THE enable you to find the book on your left of the inside color page with the cover SANTA FE RAILWAY bookshelf when the need arises. photo clearly shows the problem; both The cover is in full color though this cars are identical in paint scheme and by Frank M. Ellington may be a greater distraction than an asset. colors yet the photos point up the very Colors are very poor and the ends almost broad differences in color reproduction For those of us who were aware that a appear to be purple, the sides a too-bright that make the cars appear to be actually book was "in the mill" on Santa Fe "way red, and the herald and striping an off painted in different colors. cars," there was a certain amount of anti shade of yellow. It does illustrate the The review copy of the book had some cipation and even some excitement. The correct colors, if not the correct shade, so pages hand trimmed, poor photo repro author, Frank Ellington, had distinguish that it can be used as a guide. The back duction, and some pages out of order ed himself when he and Joe Shine had cover is just blank. though all were there and due to the plastic collaborated on the two passenger car The type used throughout is from a binding it was a fairly simple matter to books. As those of you who have seen a regular typewriter and readability is not take the book apart and correct the page copy of these two initial books are aware, always all that it could be; too, the type order. Due to the very poor quality of they are really fine collections of Santa Fe unfortunately gives the book a very am a the review copy, it may well be that the material even though leaving much to be tuerish appearance. The various styles regular copies had better color and b&w desired in the way of professional books. of drawings included add to the lack of reproduction. We have no gauge to mea Though past experience had prepared us professional appearance and provide a sure this possibility. for a high level of quality, at least in con major distraction to what might other The content of the book is excellent tent, we were in for a disappointment in wise have been a more impressive book. photographically. There are several many respects. The following review will There is a color page in the fore of the photos here that are particularly import help you understand why we recommend book that has the same limitation as the ant since they have not previously been the book with some reluctance. cover; they are very misleading in that published to my knowledge. An example First off, the book is soft covered and they do not reflect the actual appearance of this is several photos of the full platform utilizes plastic binding with no backbone of the cars themselves or the general ended side door cabooses. Every Santa identification; a little judicious hand letter- shades of paint applied to waycars. A Fe fan has probably questioned the exist- 62 ance of these full platform side door way of very high quality while others are some purchase. The book is probably more cars since photos have not been available. what crude. There is no scale shown for valuable to the non-Santa Fe fan since the There is an inordinate amount of space most drawings which is frustrating at best. lack of numbering, coloring, etc. informa used for interior photos but only for two Some appear to be in HO but others are tion would be of less importance. The or three of the classes of cars, and nothing apparently not reproduced to any specific book is available directly from the pub on many other .classes,including nothing scale and will be very difficult to use by lisher: Railroad Car Press, 219 South on the modern cars. the modeler or fan interested in a particu Walnut Street, Colfax, IA 50054. The information contained in the lar dimension(s). A complete listing of Bob Longo book is very spotty. As an example, the waycars, by number series, in the rear there is an assignment listing, by Division of the book gives the dimension over the but it is dated 1905. There is no other endsills so that scaling of the drawings listing of assignments given anywhere can be done accurately enough though For Sale : else in the book. Drawings are shown of the work is excessive. Reproduction to "proposed" cars or changes without any a particular scale would have been much SP&S yellow paint info as to whether they were actually pro better from the work standpoint. Cuslom- mixed Scalecoat duced or not. For this reason the draw In general, we reluctantly recommend matches railway specified Dupont ings tend to be misleading in some in the book for your library if you are a fan color chip. stances and inaccurate in others so that of the AT&SF. The photo material is Standard oz . bottle their actual value, as historical information excellent, drawings are plentiful, and 2 becomes very questionable. This type of there is a chapter on drovers cabooses and and SSAE. thing can really make a pUblication more red combines, written by Lee Berglund, detrimental than advantageous unless it is that is really excellent and up to the high $1.95 very carefully kept in context with these standards that Lee has become known for limitations. in the modeling field. At $9.95 the book Robert Willer There is a fine selection of drawings in is expensive for the limited amount of in No . Clifton Ave. cluded in the book though the style of formation presented but the value of the 10Pa09rk Ridg e,llIinois limited amount bears the justification for the drawings vary widely with some being 60068 Questions \lVith.• • Ans\lVers by the PM Stall gonal panel with steel Apex running board. Ends are 4/4 dreadnaught. Door opening QUESTION ANSWER is 12'-1 1/8" x 9'-9 3/8". A diagram dated in 1957 shows that these cars were The Jan/Feb, 1977, issue of No rth These cars were in number series 3500- painted with vermillion body and box car western Prototype Modeler had an ex 3999 and were built by the Great Northern mineral underframe and trucks. I don't cellent article on Great Northern 3500 in 1956. The accompanying photo shows know an exact color match for vermillion series 40' double door box cars. Could 3962 which was built in December, 1956. but it is brighter than box car or tuscan you give some information on the proto Inside dimensions are : length 40'-6", red. It is more like caboose red. The type? 9'-4 1/16", and height 10'-6". Cubic cap accompanying photo shows a badly Ronald Charles acity is 3972 cubic feet. The roof is dia- weathered paint scheme that is different Cy ril Durrenberger photo PROTOTYPE MODELER - December 1977 63 from the ones shown in the article. Note ting in the higher location. that model and have not seen any photos that no lettering appears on the doors. It Your letter indicated that you either of it. I do not know its dimensions, driver appears to have been originally painted have, or have access to, the Worley book, diameter, wheel base, etc. and thus would vermillion. When the GN was merged into Iron Ho rses of the Santa lj'eTra il. If you not like to comment on its adaptability the Burlington Northern these cars were will check page 231 you will find a good to any particular ATSF Class. not renumbered nor repainted in BN photo of the left side of the 3935, show Of course, I must close with a comment colors. In 1974, 196 of these cars were ing the piping in reasonable detail. I do I have made before : if the model suits the still in active service. not have a photo of the right side, nor do modeler, let the rest of the world go hang! Car numbers 4000 and 4044 are of a I have any drawings which would help. If you feel you can convert it to a loco different class. I do not have a diagram However, a smaller 2-10-2, the 1630, also motive that is visually similar to the ATSF for these cars, but believe that they were received an installation of the high-mount engine you desire, and you derive both rebuilt from plywood or wood sheathed ed feedwater heater in later years, and a pride and pleasure from doing so, then do cars. Note how the side protrudes from photo of the right side of that locomotive it. If total accuracy is your desire, then rhe roof, ands, and side sill, typical of the is on page 216 of the Worley book and waiting for a model that is either absolute the wood and wood sheathed cars. this should enable you to come quite close or very close to it is important. Only you Cy ril Durrenberger to an accurate installation. can determine. You ask about the new model 4-4-0 Tom Baxter QUESTION from Rivarossi? I am not familiar with The cover photo on the Jan/Feb, '76, Southwestern Prototype Modeler shows a PFM 2-10-2 reworked to model the 3935 with the high mounted feedwater heater. WANTED I have both this PFM locomotive and the This section of the magazine is devoted to the listing of material needed for Cal-Scale part 2003 but find the photo to coming articles or related to coming articles, etc. The assistance of every be too small to show enough details for reader is respectfully solicited in helping us to obtain the listed material. this transformation. Of course, so far from the US (I live in Belgium) it is im NEED PHOTO of GN Box Cars that were built in the GN's St Cloud shops in possible to get locally precise diagrams 1928. These cars were in the 28000-28499 series. and details about such work. Can you NEED COLOR SLIDE or color photo print of one of NP "Geep Seven" units help? in pre-merger paint scheme for a coming cover of PM on the NP's paint I have another question as well: Rivar schemes for the diesel period. ossi has just issued a 4-4-0 numbered for the ATSF 91 with some minor modifica NEED PHOTOS, INFO, and DRAWI NGS (and anything else) on the follow tions (stack) from their previous similar ing classes of "Q Waycars" for a coming book of this title. model. I found this prototype 91 on page 58 of Iron Horses of the Santa Fe Description Number Series Trail and a more accurate model than the Narrow Gauge 12 200-12202 Rivarossi on pages 12 and 13 of the SFMA NE 2 Class (photographs only) 14 390- 144 06 Combination passenger, baggage, and waycar 14 750- 14790 High Iron magazine for May/Jun, '73. NE 5Class rebuilt box cars prior to 1904 14 850· 148 73 Can I rework the Rivarossi model? NE 5Cla ss rebuilt box cars after 1904 14 800- 14841and 14 84 8- 148 89 Je an Parmentier NE Class rebuilt box cars between 1943 and 1945 14 800-148 90 XM 1Class 4-wheel 15foot waycar 14 90 0- 14910 ANSWER XM 2 Class 4-wheel 20foot waycar 14 92 5-14973 Let's see if I can help a bit. Of the It is important to note that this is the only material needed, all other classes 141 engines in the 3800 Class, all of them of Q Waycars are fully documented with text and photos and only this listed were equipped with the Elesco feedwater material is still needed. heater, either when built by Baldwin, or by later retrofit. For 139 of these engines, PROTOTYPE MODELER. Inc. Post Office Box 343, Danvers, MA 01923 the installation was in the standard Santa Fe position, under the smoke-box on the FOR SALE: M G AC-9, W S P-l , PFMP- 5, Austin pilot deck. For reasons which have never S-12, Ba lb oa S-12, PFM UP 2-8-0, PFM UP O,{)-O, Alco S-3, Mi sc. Tenders. Send SSAE fordetails. been clearly established, the 3935 was de Classified Sheldon King, 724 W arfield Avenue No. 4, livered by Baldwin with the unit up ahead Oakland, CA 94610. CLASSIFIED ADVAdvERTISINGert ising of the stack, a location favored by almost is ca rried for the FOR SALE or exchange: "N" Scale locos, convenience of subscribers and includes that freight and passenger ca rs, structures and kits. all other railroads. Then, when the earlier material of interest to prototype modeler and 3817 was having its unit installed, it too For "HO" Scale Tra in-Miniature and Athearn fans. Cost of this service is 10c per word with cars. SSAE for list. D. L.Barnett, 101 5 Summers received the high-mounted position. the name and address free. Description of the Drive, Mi ssouri City, TX 77459. If you will notice your PFM model, it materials or equipment offered mustbe sincere WILL TRADE: and the seller must gaurantee to refund the Soho SPhea vyweight 79' lounge has the Elesco unit down where most of purchase price (b ut not shipping charges) if the 62' postal storage, Kidder coaches, Baggage, those engines had them, so if you plan to material is not as advertised and is returned to posta l-baggage; Lambert 12-1, 6-3, 10-0bs. make such a change as your letter describes him within 30 days and in the same condition Pullmans for Soho 79' rebuilt coaches, 67' re built coaches, 72' baggage, 72' posta l-baggage. then your first task will be the removal of as received (except any shipping damage) and W prepa id . Prototype Mo deler, Inc., assumes no Send SSAE for details. Sheldon King, 724 ar the lower unit. Since the PFM Santa Fe responsibility, either expressed or implied, in field Avenue No. 4, Oakland, CA 94610. 2-10-2 is a beautifully accurate model, all transactions other than to use its offices in an of the piping running to the heater will be eftot to bring ab out a reasonable settlement in This space is specifically provided for your use any disputes arising from transactions resulting at prices you can afford so take advantage of apparent to you, and each pipe will simply from classified advertisments herein. Classified it. Here you can reach more serious modelers wind up being re-routed to the same fit- Advertising is not open to commercial accounts. than through any other source at the price. 64 Sa�-<>+-nta Fes <:>-+-<:>+-<:>+ Level Cars byHi- Kogan,Occhiello&McCormick The EI Capitan, in its later years, became one of the most popular and enjoyable trains because of its Hi-Level Cars. Here is a book n that spells out all the details of these three classes of cars as well as J the three classes of transition cars (including drawings for all six cars). A must for the serious modeler or fan. @ � O �� 1975'76 MOPAC Annual by John Eagan Jr. T. The 75-76 MoPac Annual includes a complete roster of ALL current MoPac power as well as over 200 photos. The feature sec tion of the book covers the U30C's in detail and reflects assign- ments. Rebuildings, retirements, new acquisitions and, in most cases, final disposition on retirements; A must for MoPac fans . @�O �� • Dealer Inquiries Invited . 01923 [prnrnUrnUl1[p� [UJrnrn�[�rn _ Off�e Bo. 343 0a� MA " ; .. " .io. . ---...... ' .\.. .."" ' ." . :t ".� l ... , ...... � '. " . , .. - . ",�� ". " .�. " ."" , ... . . ':, \� ��� .. ,,�'".. -\ . ' . ' . ...-. -'. ''••, .:'I: "-;; :" ' �;:;:�:�:; ' ,� ,: �. � :"., "�'.3, � ". y � c . . . '1� ...... � . ' ... . :'" :: . , ..". ,�. ��- ��� �" ,; ...... ,!::. ,. :ru... ��"; "" ... ,- .. .. :: �� - �:. � �' ''':-.'' .. _,:;{�; ... . "'.- ,. ..., " ,-"_ 0 '.. ::-;.;�',.:;�.:- ::_-,,,.'� l� . �. '-< It doesn 't take too much imagination to see the pump house on the Santa Fe as the Campbell kit that has been available in HO for the past fe w years. Yes, the Campbell model is from a Santa Fe prototype. Photo is by Virgil Young. Prototype Modeler, long a name synonomous with authen decals from Micro-Scale all combine to assure the finest in ticity, has loaned its expertise to the design of a series of proto materials and the finest in authenticity. type craftsman type model railroad kits for the descriminating This car, the first in the craftsman kit Prototype Modeler modeler who is interested in rolling stock that is a replica of an series, is available direct from Marketing East, from Wm. K. original car or car series rather than an approximation of a general Walthers, Inc., or from your local hobby shop. This kit will ty pe of car. The Pacific Fruit Express car of the R-30-13 Class soon be followed by others designed by the country's leading pictured above is the first car in this series. prototype modelers and to the exacting standards of the The PFE R-30-13 was carefully designed by Nelson experts in the Prototype Modeler organization. McCorm ick, and produced by Marketing East, I nc., as a repl ica The PFE R-30-13 is kit No. 1001 and is available at $7.95 of this specific prototype car series. Meticulous attention to each, less trucks and couplers. Kadee 5 couplers and "T" Sec the smallest detail has made this kit one that even the most tion Bettendorf trucks are available for $2.50 per set . when particu lar and authentic modeler can be proud to have on his ordered at the same time as the kit. roster. The finest wood from Camino, door hardware from Grandt Line, Westinghouse KC Brake Gear from Cal-Scale, and Kit less tIe The prototype was del ivered with Bettendorf "T" Section trucks. 1001 S7.95 Marketing last, Inc. 44 Maple SHeet � Post Office Box 410 Danvers MA 01923