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Model Railroader Magazine 1953 October Modeling typical river scenes SUper reefe
Model Railroader 1953 October
October 1953Volume 20, Number 10
Bill of Lading
Building an HO Swift Reefer. By Paul Larson 22
Extra body details plus a gaudy paint job and a "different" method of applying decals make this car a natural for you if you want a model that'll stand inspection from any side.
O Gauge Tom Thumb. By Mel Thornburgh 27
Mel's research indicates that one of the country's historically famous old locomotives was built differently from heretofore published descriptions, and he quotes excerpts from a letter written by the builder to prove his point.
A Train Shed is a Practical Project (Tuxedo Junction, Part 13)
By George Allen 28
The TJ's terminal is finished up in grand style as George describes a train shed that's roofed with screening from a garden supply store.
Modeling a Large River. By M. B. Wakefield 33
"Wake" uses plaster to form the rippled surface of a river, then details the sand bars and banks with rushes, ducks and a liberal sprinkling of debris like you'd find along a real stream.
N.Y.S.M.E. Contest Winners 37
Trackside Photos 40
Building an HO Tank Car (A "Dollar" Car). By Eric Stevens 44
Eric builds a distinctive six-dame wine car using a variety of construction methods applicable to any tanker.
Locomotive Identification. By Linn H. Westcott 49
Section House. By Boyce Martin 52
How to Design an Engine Terminal. By Charles Small 54
Ever puzzled by the whys and wherefores of prototype engine terminals? Here is an informative story loaded with prototype examples that will help you plan an engine terminal for your pike.
Making Your Own Castings. By K. N. Lowry 60
Railroad Lingo. By Elvan B. Christy 63
Building a Double Slip Switch (Part 2). By Robert Cushman 64
Photoengraved Detail. By Earl Cochran 69
Bull Session 75
Prototype Plans and Data
Reading 2-8-0 50
Shippers Car Line Six-Dome Tank Car 74
Great Northern 2-6-6-2 84
Western Pacific 4-8-2 85
Departments
Railway Postoffice 4Clinic 71
Trade Topics 10 Construction Kinks 86
At the Throttle 21New Literature 90
Coming Events 91
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