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Model Railroader 1955 September
September 1955Volume 22, Number 9
Bill of Lading
World's Largest Loco Roster (Photos) 22
A photo story featuring what is probably the world's largest collection of custom-built locomotives and passenger cars.
How to Hang Trolley Wire. By R. H. Wagner 28
The fundamental techniques of stringing overhead explained by one of the hobby's most experienced trolley modelers.
Western Valley. By Russell D. Porter 38
Photos, descriptive text and track plan of the rambling HO railroad brass-hatted by MR's staff artist.
Black Box Signaling. By Linn H. Westcott 41
A digest of the best in signaling circuits, with a suggestion that would make signaling possible for many more of us.
Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (1)
B - Benchwork 43
Everything you need to know to build solid, functional benchwork for your railroad. The first of MR's new reference series.
Platform Elevator Penthouse. By George Allen 45
A baggage elevator shed for your passenger platform - a fine one-evening project.
Build a Superdetailed Crummy (Part 2, Conclusion)
By Mel Thornburgh 46
Mel puts the finishing touches on his B&O crummy.
Remote Control Rheostats. By John Armstrong 50
An inexpensive control method that allows you, the engineer, to walk alongside your train as it moves along the track. You can start, stop, slow down or speed up the train from any of several points!
Dummy Switch Stands. By Robert F. Cushman 55
How to make your own HO dummy ground throw switch stands.
Prototype Plans and Data
Bobtail RPO Trolley 40
Departments
Railway Postoffice 6 Bull Session 58
Trade Topics 10 Clinic 60
At the Throttle 21Construction Kinks 62
Trackside Photos 32 Coming Events 64
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