This Month
December 2024
Vol. 93/No. 12
Features:
Return to the Barchester Branch
by ROBERT MOUNTENAY — A proto-freelanced approach to a rural Pennsylvania branch line terminal.
Pullman-Standard 60’ Paper Service Cars: 7451
by JAMES KINKAID — Built for the same service as 7452 boxcars, the later 7451s had many outward differences.
Chicago & Illinois Midland RS1325 Kitbash in HO
by ART DANZ — A Proto 2000 GP18 and SW1500 formed the basis of this unique EMD road switcher model in HO.
Make Detailed Cypress Tree Stumps
by JOSEPH KREISS — An easy technique to create massive cypress stumps for swampy scenes.
Jersey Central 0-6-0 from a Mantua 0-8-0
by ALAN MENDE — Transforming an older Mantua model into a CNJ steam switcher that survives to this day.
Ashland Pulpwood Loading Facility
by BOB WUNDROCK, MMR — A simple industry to fill a corner, based on an actual lakeside transfer facility.
Departments
Safety Valve – Letters from our readers
Receiving Yard – Product and industry news compile by Harry K. Wong
Test Track – Product Reviews
Railbooks – Book news and reviews
Craftsman Timetable – Scheduled events and notices
Perspective
Craftsman Workshop
Collector Consist
Painting & Weathering
Company Photographer
Diverging Points – Opinion by Jason Shron
Editor’s Notebook- Commentary by Otto M. Vondrak
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