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MODEL & MINIATURE RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE
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Modeling the classic Thatcher Perkins wood-burning steam locomotive (circa 1863) in a variety of hardwoods.
FINE WOODWORKING #97 Nov-Dec 1992 pg. 78

Converting Monogram's HO gauge 4-6-4 Hudson locomotive into a 4-8-4.
IPMS/USA JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1995 (v.7#2) pg. 26

The GP15-1, a down-sized road switcher from Electro-Motive. Scale drawings and photographs to aid in modeling.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1990 (v.57#1) pg. 110
Correction MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1990 (v.57#4) pg. 15

From main line to branch line. Two locomotives in one. Modifying Bachmann's 2-6-2 to create two distinctive N scale locomotives.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1990 (v.57#1) pg. 128

Burlington Northern's big brute, the C30-7. Modeling a popular General Electric locomotive with Rail Power Products' HO body shell.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1990 (v.57#1) pg. 130

Detailing and applying the orange and green paint scheme found on Great Northern U25B (U-boat) locomotives.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1990 (v.57#1) pg. 176

HO steam kit dimensional data. A reference table for steam locomotive modelers shows dimensional data for 45 HO kits in 17 wheel arrangements from 4 manufacturers.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1990 (v.57#2) pg. 121

Tame those old brass growlers. How to convert older Alco Models brass locomotives to accept the newer, quieter Atlas frame and motor mechanism.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1990 (v.57#2) pg. 126

Modeling the General Electric C32-8 locomotive with Rail Power Products' HO body shell.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1990 (v.57#2) pg. 148

Pine Tree Route RS-2. How to convert an RS-3 locomotive into a RS-2. Finished in the green and gold colors of the Maine Central railroad.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1990 (v.57#3) pg. 148

Keeping up with the GP39-2. How to model the latest version of the Electro-Motive Division intermediate road switcher in HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1990 (v.57#4) pg. 72

Pennsylvania RR (Pittsburgh & Susquehanna) American-type class D10 (4-4-0) steam locomotive no. 1178 (circa 1891). Detailed drawings and two photographs.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1990 (v.57#4) pg. 86

Detailing the HO gauge GP38-2 locomotive and painting it the new "candy-apple red" color with Soo Line lettering.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1990 (v.57#4) pg. 132

Painting an HO model of an EMD SW7 locomotive to resemble the Canton railroad diesel switchers found in Baltimore MD.
MODEL RAILROADER May 1990 (v.57#5) pg. 132

Union Pacific GP20 "second generation" diesel in HO scale. Combining a Mantua body with an Athearn chassis to produce a smooth-running locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1990 (v.57#7) pg. 128

New Haven SW1200 in HO scale. Modeling the New York, New Haven & Hartford's first EMD switcher locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1990 (v.57#8) pg. 120

Modeling a GE B32-8 road diesel in HO scale. Kitbashing a four-axle road switcher from one of Rail Power Products' C32-8 bodies.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1990 (v.57#9) pg. 70

Milwaukee Road SDL39 road switcher. Scale drawings and photos of a lightweight, six-axle unit.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1990 (v.57#9) pg. 84
Correction MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1990 (v.57#11) pg. 19

Detailing and paint scheme for an Athearn HO scale model of the Minneapolis & St.Louis Railway F7 locomotive (circa 1950).
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1990 (v.57#9) pg. 128

Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway engine no. 3. Detailed O scale drawings and photos of a 2-8-0 steam locomotive built to climb the Rockies.
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1990 (v.57#10) pg. 92
Correction MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1990 (v.57#12) pg. 21

New York Central F7s. Lightning stripes for HO models and other scales. How to achieve a popular color scheme using only black paint and decals.
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1990 (v.57#10) pg. 148

Apex of the Atlantics. Modeling Pennsylvania RR E6 4-4-2 steam locomotives in HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1990 (v.57#12) pg. 116

New splash of color for CSX locomotives. Building and painting an HO scale B36-7.
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1990 (v.57#12) pg. 190

Build a Southern Pacific SW1500 switcher in HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1991 (v.58#1) pg. 122

Action Red GP38. Modeling a CP (Canadian Pacific) Rail "geep" in HO scale. Detailing and painting the Athearn 4600 GP38-2.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1991 (v.58#1) pg. 172

Electro-Motive's GP39-2. Turbocharged counterpart of the GP38-2. Detailed drawings, photos, and modeling tips.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1991 (v.58#2) pg. 100

Reading Lines green and yellow 6300-6304 locomotive in N scale. Backdating a Kato model to represent a pre-1969 version of the General Electric U30C.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1991 (v.58#2) pg. 152

Baltimore & Potomac switcher. Three-view drawings and dimensions for an 0-6-0 saddle-tank engine (circa 1873).
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1991 (v.58#4) pg. 112

Union Pacific Dash 8-40C. Detailing the Spectrum HO model of a modern General Electric locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1991 (v.58#6) pg. 70

Santa Fe's Valley Flyer. Painting, striping and lettering a semi-streamlined steam locomotive from the 1930s.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1991 (v.58#6) pg. 132

Lackawanna 2100-series Mikados. Detailed drawings and description of heavy Delaware, Lackawanna & Western RR 2-8-2s which were mainline power in the 1920s era of "Standard Railroading".
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1991 (v.58#7) pg. 85

Nickel Plate "Bluebirds". Color chart for New York, Chicago & St.Louis Alco-GE passenger diesels (circa 1948).
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1991 (v.58#7) pg. 134

Scratchbuild a General Electric 23-ton diesel switcher.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1991 (v.58#9) pg. 102

Red and black on the Green Bay route. Detailing and painting an HO scale model of the Green Bay & Western Alco C-420 locomotive (circa 1980).
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1991 (v.58#9) pg. 132

Build a low-buck articulated in HO scale. Improving the performance and appearance of Mantua's inexpensive 2-6-6-2 locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1991 (v.58#10) pg. 76

Building an SW1 in HO scale. How to scratchbuild one of Electro-Motive's early switchers (circa 1939).
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1991 (v.58#11) pg. 103, 109

Tool for replacing a rivet that has come off the valve gear of a completely assembled steam locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1991 (v.58#11) pg. 153

Chinese red and gray U25B. Modeling one of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy's first non-EMD road diesels (circa 1964).
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1991 (v.58#12) pg. 192

Rio Grande SD50. Modeling a 1984 Denver & Rio Grande Western Electro-Motive Division SD 50 locomotive by modifying an SD60 body shell.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1992 (v.59#1) pg. 88

Central Vermont GP9. Modeling a former CV locomotive (circa 1977) that is now operated on the St. Lawrence & Atlantic RR.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1992 (v.59#2) pg. 148

Conrail's "Savings Bonds" SD40. Re-creating a unique promotional paint scheme (circa 1986).
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1992 (v.59#3) pg. 140

Philadelphia & Reading 4-4-0 (circa 1890). Detailed drawings and description of a turn-of-the-century passenger locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1992 (v.59#4) pg. 93

Wisconsin Central SD45 and caboose. Modeling the WC's maroon and yellow scheme (circa 1988).
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1992 (v.59#4) pg. 136

Modeling an EMD MP15 that is leased from GATX (General American Transportation Corp.) by the St.Lawrence & Atlantic RR.
MODEL RAILROADER May 1992 (v.59#5) pg. 76

Modeling the black paint scheme and locomotive details found on the GP38-2s used by the Illinois Central RR. An ideal project for beginners.
MODEL RAILROADER May 1992 (v.59#5) pg. 122

Chessie System's GP40-2s. Tips for modeling three phases of a popular road switcher in HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1992 (v.59#6) pg. 74

Kitbashing a high-nose Alco C-628. Modeling a Chicago & North Western ore hauler locomotive (circa 1975-1986) in HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1992 (v.59#7) pg. 95

Modeling a Chicago Central "Paducah Geep" in HO scale. Kitbashing an ex-Illinois Central Gulf unit rebuilt from a GP7.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1992 (v.59#7) pg. 128

Amtrak's SDP40F passenger diesel. Drawings and paint schemes of the first locomotives built for the National Railroad Passenger Corp.
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1992 (v.59#8) pg. 82

Modeling Missouri Pacific family F units in HO scale. This blue and gray paint scheme was also used by the Texas & Pacific and the Kansas, Oklahoma & Gulf railroads.
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1992 (v.59#8) pg. 128

Detailing Stewart's HO scale F7 diesels. How to achieve accurate New York Central freighters without complete repainting.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1992 (v.59#9) pg. 68

New Haven "McGinnis" PA-1 in HO scale. Modeling a colorful Alco passenger diesel of the 1950s.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1992 (v.59#9) pg. 132

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western F3s. Color charts and modeling tips for two classic paint schemes.
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1992 (v.59#10) pg. 92

Kitbashing a Southern Pacific SD45T-2 locomotive from an Athearn SD40T-2 and a variety of Cannon & Co. parts.
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1992 (v.59#11) pg. 96

Missabe Road SD18 in HO scale. Modeling a Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway ore-hauling locomotive (circa 1967).
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1992 (v.59#11) pg. 174

Superdetailing Rock Island GP7s. Adding details and a few surprises to Atlas HO models.
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1992 (v.59#12) pg. 108

Regearing a Mantua HO steam switcher for slower and smoother running.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1993 (v.60#1) pg. 134

Build an HO scale Southern Pacific GP60. A 1991 GM Electro-Motive Division diesel is created from an Athearn GP50 kit.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1993 (v.60#2) pg. 74

Monon K-6 Pacifics. Detailed drawings and modeling tips for the heaviest passenger engines on the Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville RR (circa 1916).
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1993 (v.60#2) pg. 97

South Shore Line GP38-2 and caboose is modeled in the new look (circa 1991) without the benefit of special decals.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1993 (v.60#2) pg. 148

BASIC computer program starts with the correct maximum scale speeds for a model and calculates the appropriate gear ratio for a given driver size and motor speed.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1993 (v.60#3) pg. 122

Central RR of New Jersey RS-3 in HO scale. Modeling a green and yellow locomotive of the 1950s.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1993 (v.60#3) pg. 156

Florida East Coast railway's red and yellow paint scheme and color charts for their F units and Geeps (circa 1950s).
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1993 (v.60#4) pg. 92

Build a Conrail General Electric B23-7. Create an accurate model of a modern diesel without major surgery.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1993 (v.60#4) pg. 107

Central Vermont's ex-Grand Trunk Western GP38ACs. Modeling the blue and red CP locomotive (circa 1990) in HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER May 1993 (v.60#5) pg. 148

Electro-Motive Division's AEM7. Detailed drawings and photos of a small electric locomotive used mostly by Amtrak.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1993 (v.60#6) pg. 88

Soldering with a torch. Using a primary tool for scratchbuilding brass locomotive models.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1993 (v.60#6) pg. 94

Brass engine rebirth. Basic tune-up techniques to restore veteran brass steamers to top performance.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1993 (v.60#7) pg. 78

Chicago & North Western's ex-Conrail GP40s. Paint a unit in the 1980s Pentone Yellow scheme.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1993 (v.60#7) pg. 140

Maroon and gold F3. Paint an HO scale cab unit in the Soo Lines early scheme (circa 1940-1961).
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1993 (v.60#8) pg. 128

Modeling Southern Pacific Alco PAs. Re-creating engine no. 6019 with a snowplow (circa 1950s).
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1993 (v.60#9) pg. 84

Canadian Pacific maroon and gray FP9 (circa 1954). Start with an Atlas FP7 for an HO scale model.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1993 (v.60#9) pg. 128

Indiana Harbor Belt EMD switcher. Model an HO scale SW1500 in the dark green and orange scheme (circa 1984).
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1993 (v.60#10) pg. 148

Milwaukee Road S3-class Northern no. 261. Detailed drawings and photos of this 1944-vintage 4-8-4 steam engine.
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1993 (v.60#11) pg. 101

Quick and easy Athearn diesel tune-up. Simple modifications yield a significant improvement in performance.
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1993 (v.60#11) pg. 106

Northern Pacific F units. Color renderings of the NP's three distinctive paint schemes.
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1993 (v.60#11) pg. 112

Union Pacific E9s in HO scale. Brass A and B units are finished in Armour Yellow and Harbor Mist Gray (circa 1950s).
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1993 (v.60#12) pg. 174

Amtrak's 4,000-hp Genesis-1 locomotive. Scale drawings of the newest passenger locomotive on U.S. rails.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1994 (v.61#1) pg. 112

Model a Santa Fe Dash 8-40CW (General Electric) in HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1994 (v.61#1) pg. 152

Tip on modeling the multiple-unit hoses and their storage receptacles for the Santa Fe GP60Ms.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1994 (v.61#1) pg. 176

Getting better performance from your MDC Shay. Improved electrical pickup is the key in S scale or HO. Modifying the pickup shoes to improve contact with the track.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1994 (v.61#3) pg. 92

Modeling the DWP (Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific) Alco RS-11 locomotives in the red and blue "Delivered with pride" paint scheme.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1994 (v.61#3) pg. 156

Modeling the MKT (Missouri-Kansas-Texas) "Miss Katy" diesel locomotives. Three versions using the Athearn SD40-2s as starting points.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1994 (v.61#4) pg. 74

Modeling a General Electric P30CH, Amtrak's second new diesel locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1994 (v.61#4) pg. 88

Troubleshooting tip for intermittent pickup problems when the body is placed onto an older Athearn SD45 locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1994 (v.61#4) pg. 128

Modeling a prototype, the Chicago Central GP18 no. 1700, by modifying and weathering a factory-painted HO scale locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1994 (v.61#4) pg. 146

Steam locomotive drive line replacement. Installing universal-joint drive lines improves performance and reduces noise.
MODEL RAILROADER May 1994 (v.61#5) pg. 84

Detailed painting guide for the Rock Island's Alco FA-1 locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER May 1994 (v.61#5) pg. 88

Pennsylvania Railroad's A4 shifter. Detailed drawings and background of an early 0-4-0 switcher (circa 1906).
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1994 (v.61#6) pg. 98

Modifying and painting the Athearn 4400 SD40-2 to represent the Milwaukee Road's "Hiawatha" locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1994 (v.61#6) pg. 144

Modeling New York Central's SW1 switcher (circa 1950s-1960s) in HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1994 (v.61#7) pg. 74

Modeling New Haven's General Electric 44-tonner (circa 1955).
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1994 (v.61#7) pg. 144

Southern Pacific and Texas & New Orleans class M-4 2-6-0s. Detailed S scale drawings of an early 1900s steam locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1994 (v.61#8) pg. 72

Model a Bangor & Aroostook BL-2 starting with Life-Like's Proto-2000 HO scale locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1994 (v.61#9) pg. 68

Iowa Interstate GP38. Modifications and paint scheme for an HO scale model.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1994 (v.61#9) pg. 131

Detailing Weaver's Alco FA-2 and FB-2 road diesel locomotives.
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1994 (v.61#10) pg. 116

Detailing instructions to replicate a DT&I (Detroit, Toledo & Ironton) GP40-2 locomotive in HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1994 (v.61#10) pg. 146

Modeling the Santa Fe's CF7 locomotive (circa 1978).
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1994 (v.61#11) pg. 160

Going beyond the box. Simple paint and detail techniques that will improve any factory-painted locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1994 (v.61#12) pg. 174

Challenger 3985 and her sisters. Detailed rendering of the Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 locomotive, the largest steam operating unit still in service.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1995 (v.62#1) pg. 106
Correction MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1995 (v.62#4) pg. 18

Add balanced weight to improve locomotive performance. How to conceal more weight in the right places for maximum efficiency. A related article offers observations on the reasons for and results of adding weight to cars and locomotives.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1995 (v.62#1) pg. 126, 136

Southern Ry. GP49 freight diesel paint scheme. Includes disassembly and painting techniques for any brass locomotives.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1995 (v.62#1) pg. 172

Replacing HO driver springs. Better steam locomotive performance can be achieved by changing the suspension driver springs to a lighter rating to improve wheel contact.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1995 (v.62#2) pg. 104

Modeling the Chicago & North Western's SD40 locomotive starting with Kato's model. Shown both with and without dynamic brakes.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1995 (v.62#3) pg. 94

Good electrical contact (pickup) is the key to reliable performance. Adding extra electrical pickups enhances locomotive performance and puts an end to stalling and flickering headlights.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1995 (v.62#3) pg. 112

City of Los Angeles E2 diesel locomotive (circa 1938). Re-creating Union Pacific's Armour Yellow and Leaf Brown color scheme in HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1995 (v.62#3) pg. 148

Model a Santa Fe Dash 8-40B diesel locomotive (circa 1988) starting with the HO Rail Power Products shell.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1995 (v.62#4) pg. 74

The British Columbia Railway GF6C electric locomotive built for unit-coal train service. Detailed 5-view drawings.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1995 (v.62#4) pg. 88

Chicago, Missouri & Western GP38 locomotive with a maroon paint scheme (circa 1988).
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1995 (v.62#4) pg. 144

Burlington GP7 locomotive in black and red. Atlas N scale 4300-series Geeps are detailed and painted to match those of the Burlington & Quincy (circa 1957).
MODEL RAILROADER May 1995 (v.62#5) pg. 70

Paint a late-1800s steam locomotive. Russian iron, brass trim, and a glossy finish mark that era's engines.
MODEL RAILROADER May 1995 (v.62#5) pg. 144

Guide to diesel locomotives. Information to help you choose the right locomotives for your model railroad.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1995 (v.62#7) pg. 84

HO plastic diesel roundup. A chart to help you find the right engines for your layout.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1995 (v.62#7) pg. 88

Maine Central GP7. Modeling a maroon-and-gold Geep (circa 1950) in HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1995 (v.62#7) pg. 132

Tiger stripes. Modeling Southern Pacific's distinctive 1950s diesel switcher scheme.
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1995 (v.62#8) pg. 62

Royal Blue F units. Color renderings and prototype information on Baltimore & Ohio RR cab diesels (circa 1942-1953).
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1995 (v.62#8) pg. 84

Canada's newest cowled diesel locomotive, a General Electric Dash 8-40CM (circa 1988). Five-view drawings of exterior details plus several paint schemes.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1995 (v.62#9) pg. 80

Illinois Central Paducah Geep (GP8 or GP10) in N scale. Start with Life-Like's GP18 to model one of these distinctive rebuilds.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1995 (v.62#9) pg. 92

Milwaukee Road GP38-2s. Model a pair of HO locomotives, one with and one without dynamic brakes.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1995 (v.62#9) pg. 128

Model a New Haven C-425. Re-creating one of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad's last Alco diesels in HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1995 (v.62#10) pg. 148

General Motors Electro-Motive Division SD75M diesel electric locomotive with direct-current traction motors as used by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railway. Five-view detailed drawings and an HO conversion based on Rail Power Products' SD60M.
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1995 (v.62#11) pg. 96, 100
Correction MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1996 (v.63#3) pg. 30

Canadian National "Family" Geeps. Build HO models of typical diesels of the 1960s and 1970s.
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1995 (v.62#12) pg. 186

Detailing N-scale diesels for the Union Pacific. Scale handrails and grab irons improve a GP30 and GP35.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1996 (v.63#1) pg. 120

Boston & Maine 2-6-0 #1438. Painting a brass HO scale locomotive and suggestions for converting an IHC 2-6-0.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1996 (v.63#1) pg. 166

Building a Climax geared locomotive. An inexpensive HOn3 (or HO) Climax from an MDC Shay kit.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1996 (v.63#2) pg. 100

Build a Burlington Northern SD40-2B unit from an Athearn model modified with scratchbuilt styrene parts and commercial details.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1996 (v.63#2) pg. 108
Added Info MODEL RAILROADER May 1996 (v.63#5) pg. 18

Diesel locomotive tune-up. Easy tricks to improve performance.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1996 (v.63#3) pg. 92

Model an HO Los Angeles Junction CF7. Use a Rail Power shell to re-create a shortline locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1996 (v.63#3) pg. 148

General Electric's AC4400CW AC-traction-motor diesel. Detailed drawings and photos included.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1996 (v.63#4) pg. 88

Western Maryland SD40s in N scale. Includes painting of locomotives in both black and circus schemes.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1996 (v.63#4) pg. 140

Modeling Santa Fe's GP50s. Use an Athearn HO diesel to build a Phase I or Phase II conversion.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1996 (v.63#6) pg. 58

General Electric's U30C locomotive. Detailed drawings, photos and statistics on a popular coal hauler of the 1970s and 1980s.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1996 (v.63#6) pg. 80
Correction MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1996 (v.63#9) pg. 30

Rio Grande F7 locomotives in N scale. Use Kato diesels to re-create this classic consist.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1996 (v.63#6) pg. 128

Clinchfield diesels. Using Athearn plastic models and prototype photos to create a roster of distinctive HO motive power (F3A #800, F7A #822, F7B #869, GP7 #912, SD45 #3627, and SD40-2 #8132).
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1996 (v.63#7) pg. 128

Katy's colorful EMD cab units. Color renderings of freight and passenger diesels in the red, gray, and yellow scheme.
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1996 (v.63#8) pg. 80

General Electric's new AC6000CW diesel locomotive. Detailed drawings and photos.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1996 (v.63#9) pg. 78

Maine Central U25Bs modeled in N scale starting with an Atlas U25B diesel.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1996 (v.63#9) pg. 128

Build an N scale Chesapeake & Ohio Alco RSD-5.
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1996 (v.63#10) pg. 148

Paint a Milwaukee Road Alco RS-3. An Atlas HO diesel is the starting point for this easy project.
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1996 (v.63#11) pg. 164

Build an HO scale Lehigh & New England Alco RS-2. Backdating details turns an Atlas RS-3 into an earlier prototype locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1997 (v.64#1) pg. 172

Build a Santa Fe GP60M in N scale. An HO engine is the prototype for this N scale conversion.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1997 (v.64#2) pg. 106

Texas & Pacific's P-1-b class 4-6-2s. Detailed drawing and photos of this representative passenger power locomotive (circa 1923).
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1997 (v.64#2) pg. 118

Canadian National F7 locomotive paint scheme and detailing for HO scale.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1997 (v.64#2) pg. 156
Correction MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1997 (v.64#4) pg. 143

The locomotive nobody wanted. How to model EMD's obscure BL20-2 road switcher.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1997 (v.64#3) pg. 90

EMD SD80MAC. Detailed drawings and photos of one of the largest and most powerful (5,000 hp) locomotives in regular service today from General Motors' Electro-Motive Division.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1997 (v.64#4) pg. 88

Build an etched-brass diesel. Modeling locomotive no. 500 (The Susan Push) which was the sole motive power for the Thousand Islands Railway (circa 1931-1962). A Bachmann GE 44-tonner drive unit gets this HO scale scratchbuilt engine running easily.
MODEL RAILROADER May 1997 (v.64#5) pg. 110
Correction MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1997 (v.64#7) pg. 26

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy silver F3s. Painting HO locomotive models in the Q's early passenger scheme (circa 1947).
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1997 (v.64#6) pg. 120

Montreal Locomotive Works M420. These sons-of-Alcos were some of the earliest wide-nose diesels built. Detailed drawings and photos.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1997 (v.64#7) pg. 78
Added Info MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1997 (v.64#9) pg. 16

Detailing a Reading C-424 locomotive. Many of these changes are appropriate for other railroads.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1997 (v.64#7) pg. 88

Maine Central HO scale GP38. Backdating the Athearn Dash-2 to an early GP38.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1997 (v.64#7) pg. 122

Tips on soldering handrails to the stanchions on plastic diesel models.
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1997 (v.64#8) pg. 26

Build a Missouri Pacific GP15-1. Smokey Valley frame and body kits will get you off to a great start.
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1997 (v.64#8) pg. 88

Union Pacific's GE Dash 8-40CW. Detailed drawings and photos.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1997 (v.64#9) pg. 76

Painting Santa Fe FT locomotives, plus helpful hints for painting any brass diesel.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1997 (v.64#9) pg. 120

Building an HO 4-6-0 in brass. Beginning a series that will take you step-by-step through the design and construction of a brass steam locomotive. Part 1. Tools, parts list, suppliers, profile drawings, and starting the tender.
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1997 (v.64#10) pg. 62

An N scale Hiawatha. Building and painting GHQ's kit of the Milwaukee Road's streamlined F7 class 4-6-4 locomotive built to pull the Hiawatha passenger trains.
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1997 (v.64#10) pg. 132

Building an HO 4-6-0 in brass. Part 2. Finishing the tender.
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1997 (v.64#11) pg. 90

Painting and detailing an EMD SD45 locomotive in the blue and white demonstrator paint scheme (circa 1967).
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1997 (v.64#11) pg. 162

The colorful Eureka. Drawings and photos of a restored narrow gauge 4-4-0 steam locomotive (circa 1875) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works (Philadelphia PA).
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1997 (v.64#12) pg. 104

Modeling Burlington Northern's Hustle Muscle (circa 1965). Start with a Rail Power Products shell to create this distinctive SD45 locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1997 (v.64#12) pg. 116

Building an HO 4-6-0 in brass. Part 3. Engine frame and drive train.
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1997 (v.64#12) pg. 120

Building an HO 4-6-0 in brass. Part 4. Cylinders, rods, and valve gear.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1998 (v.65#1) pg. 104

Building an HO 4-6-0 in brass. Part 5. Roll a boiler (sheet metal work) and take a test run (final work on drive train).
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1998 (v.65#2) pg. 84

Build an HOn2-1/2 Forney tank engine. How to kitbash a Maine narrow gauge steam locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1998 (v.65#2) pg. 96

Building an HO 4-6-0 in brass. Part 6. Building a cab.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1998 (v.65#3) pg. 96

Building an HO 4-6-0 in brass. Part 7. Adding smokebox details, running boards and domes.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1998 (v.65#4) pg. 70
Correction MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1998 (v.65#6) pg. 27

Modeling Montana Rail Link's SD45-2XR locomotive number 356 in N scale. Start with the Kato SD45 model and add detail parts from Sunrise Enterprises.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1998 (v.65#4) pg. 102

Pennsylvania RR E8 locomotive in N scale. Detailing and painting the Kato diesel model to represent a 1950-1952 Pennsy design.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1998 (v.65#4) pg. 128

Building an HO 4-6-0 in brass. Part 8. Final piping and pilot beam details.
MODEL RAILROADER May 1998 (v.65#5) pg. 94

Building an HO 4-6-0 in brass. Part 9. Painting and lettering
MODEL RAILROADER May 1998 (v.65#5) pg. 124

Mississippi Central's 120-class Mikados. Detailed drawings and photos of a small, low-drivered 2-8-2 built for a short line, but strong enough for the main.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1998 (v.65#6) pg. 78

Improving an N scale Chicago & North Western GP18 locomotive by adding details and weathering to a Life-Like painted model.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1998 (v.65#6) pg. 82

Modeling a Nickel Plate Road Baldwin AS-16 diesel locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1998 (v.65#6) pg. 128

Canadian Pacific Rail's SD40-2F. Detailed drawings and photos of the last SD40 cowl-bodied locomotives built.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1998 (v.65#7) pg. 82

Detailing Bachmann's N scale model of the General Electric wide-nose Dash 8 locomotive.
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1998 (v.65#8) pg. 90

Action Red diesels in HO scale. Detailing and painting a trio of locomotives in Canadian Pacific's Multimark scheme.
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1998 (v.65#8) pg. 120

Model a Union Pacific AC4400CW in HO scale. Painting and detailing an Athearn model.
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1998 (v.65#9) pg. 74

Modeling SD80MAC and SD90MAC diesels in HO scale. Detailing Rail Power shells to match Conrail and Union Pacific prototypes.
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1998 (v.65#10) pg. 64

Chicago Great Western F3s. Detailing and painting HO models in both the red and maroon schemes.
MODEL RAILROADER Oct 1998 (v.65#10) pg. 126

Nickel Plate Road PA-1s. Upgrading factory-painted Life-Like Proto 2000 HO models.
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1998 (v.65#11) pg. 102

Three diesels for an N scale "Louie" (Minneapolis & St.Louis RR). Detailing and painting tips.
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1998 (v.65#11) pg. 148

Cooke Locomotive Works' South Park 2-6-0s. Detailed drawings and photos of an 1883 steam engine. A related article covers the details of painting.
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1998 (v.65#12) pg. 100, 154

Model an HO Southern Pacific B23-7 by combining a Rail Power shell with a Bachmann chassis.
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1998 (v.65#12) pg. 114

A pair of Union Pacific Alcos in HO scale (circa 1948). A new paint job and some painted detail for Walthers models.
MODEL RAILROADER Jan 1999 (v.66#1) pg. 196

Isolating a locomotive motor for DCC operation.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1999 (v.66#2) pg. 38
Added Info MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1999 (v.66#4) pg. 35

Individualizing the Proto 2000 HO scale GP9s from Life-Like. Adding details to an already fine model.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1999 (v.66#2) pg. 82

Soo Line GP9s. Three variants on this classic workhorse in four paint schemes.
MODEL RAILROADER Feb 1999 (v.66#2) pg. 96

HO scale Frisco SD45s. Detailing a set of Kato units to include a working safety beacon.
MODEL RAILROADER Mar 1999 (v.66#3) pg. 136

Building a C-Liner (Consolidation Line) in HO scale. Turn an inexpensive locomotive into a nice model of an unusual five-axle Canadian National passenger diesel (circa 1955).
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1999 (v.66#4) pg. 76

The easy road to a Maine Central 2-8-0. Details and a coat of paint for a Bachmann HO scale Consolidation.
MODEL RAILROADER Apr 1999 (v.66#4) pg. 134

Upgrading a diesel without repainting. Researching and detailing an HO Stewart F7 to match its Santa Fe prototype.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1999 (v.66#6) pg. 60

Repainted Santa Fe F units in HO scale. Includes tips for adding a stainless steel finish to a plastic model.
MODEL RAILROADER Jun 1999 (v.66#6) pg. 120

Northern Pacific's S-4 class 4-6-0s (circa 1902). Detailed drawings and photos.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1999 (v.66#7) pg. 76

Delaware & Hudson yellow-nose GP38-2. Simple ways to improve the looks of an inexpensive diesel.
MODEL RAILROADER Jul 1999 (v.66#7) pg. 124

Arkansas & Missouri regional railroad. Part 7. Final details. (1) Adding figures, vehicles, backdrop trees, and water. (2) N scale C-420 locomotive is created by combining a Model Power shell and Atlas mechanism.
MODEL RAILROADER Aug 1999 (v.66#8) pg. 68

Dawn of the Dash. Detailed drawings and photos of General Electric's C30-7 line of diesels as used on the Santa Fe railway (circa 1977-1982).
MODEL RAILROADER Sep 1999 (v.66#9) pg. 78

A Central Vermont 2-8-0 in HO scale. Converting Bachmann's HO scale Baldwin into a New England Alco.
MODEL RAILROADER Nov 1999 (v.66#11) pg. 78

Modeling a Union Pacific tunnel motor. A modern version of an SD40T-2 starting with an HO Athearn model.
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1999 (v.66#12) pg. 82

Installing authentic reflective safety stripes on locomotives.
MODEL RAILROADER Dec 1999 (v.66#12) pg. 162

Railfreight Class 90 electric locomotive. Detailed drawings and photos for modifying the 7mm kit from RJH.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Feb 1990 (v.7#2) pg. 88

Large boilered Atlantics. Drawings and photos of Great Northern Railway Ivatt large Atlantics (Class C1) steam locomotives.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Mar 1990 (v.7#3) pg. 143

Railfreight Class 90 electric locomotive. Detailed drawings and photos for modifying the 7mm kit from RJH. Building up the power units and bogies, underslung equipment and completing the body.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Mar 1990 (v.7#3) pg. 149

Railfreight Class 90 electric locomotive. Detailed drawings and photos for modifying the 7mm kit from RJH. Painting and weathering.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Apr 1990 (v.7#4) pg. 202

Detailing 31s. A detailed look at the possibilities of producing variations of the common locomotive class using the Lima model as a bases for the work.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] May 1990 (v.7#5) pg. 242

Painting diagram for the British Railway class 47 Parcels Sector livery locomotive.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Jun 1990 (v.7#6) pg. 315

Ringfield motors. Tips on the design and care of model railroad electric motors.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Jun 1990 (v.7#6) pg. 326

Steam railmotor. Detailed instructions for assembling the 4mm scale GWR 70-ft. steam Railmotor kit from Blacksmith Models.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Jul 1990 (v.7#7) pg. 360

Painting diagram for the new Parcels Livery class 86 electric "Post Haste" locomotive.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Sep 1990 (v.7#9) pg. 481

Class 60 detailing. Adding refined details and painting the model of "Capability Brown", one of the new generation of locomotives being built by Brush's Falcon Works at Loughborough.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Nov 1990 (v.7#11) pg. 572

Kitchen table construction. Adding a motor to the Airfix-Dapol-Kitmaster BR Standard 4.2-6-0 locomotive with the use of hand tools only.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] May 1991 (v.8#5) pg. 241

Armoured train. Part 3. (1) Locomotive armour. (2) 2mm scale version of same train.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] May 1991 (v.8#5) pg. 247

Constructing a model of the Midland 2-2-2-0 locomotive (circa 1847) designed by the famous Victorian engineer Thomas Russell Crampton.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Aug 1991 (v.8#8) pg. 384

Wheels. Design and fabrication of realistic and accurate model drive wheels for locomotives. Advice on the machinery involved, the importance of research on the prototype, and the production of model wheel centers.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Jan 1992 (v.9#1) pg. 14

British Railways A1 pacific locomotive. Detailing ideas for the DJH 4mm super kit.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Jan 1992 (v.9#1) pg. 26

LNER Class J39 locomotive. Assembly and detailing tips for the South Eastern Finecast J39/1 locomotive kit.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Apr 1992 (v.9#4) pg. 196

North Staffordshire Class B 2-4-0T. A 4mm model locomotive built to EM gauge starting with a Planit kit. Part 1.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Aug 1992 (v.9#8) pg. 414

North Staffordshire Class B 2-4-0T. Part 2.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Sep 1992 (v.9#9) pg. 437

Maximizing the performance of kit-built model steam locomotives. Part 1. Tools and supplies.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Oct 1992 (v.9#10) pg. 555

Maximizing the performance of kit-built model steam locomotives. Part 2. Axles and motors.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Nov 1992 (v.9#11) pg. 639

Maximizing the performance of kit-built model steam locomotives. Part 3. Pitfalls to avoid when constructing a chassis.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Jan 1993 (v.10#1) pg. 68

Maximizing the performance of kit-built model steam locomotives. Part 4. Finding out everything you can about the specific engine you plan to build.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Feb 1993 (v.10#2) pg. 70

Maximizing the performance of kit-built model steam locomotives. Part 5. Assembly of 4mm and 7mm kit-built Class K3 2-6-0s.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Mar 1993 (v.10#3) pg. 62

Soldering techniques for the model railroader. Part 7. Soldering locomotive bodies and correcting mistakes.
MODEL RAILWAYS [2] Apr 1993 (v.10#4) pg. 60