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Model Railroader Magazine 1955 November Frank Ellison Delta Lines Cars Bluebook
Model Railroader 1955 November
November 1955Volume 22, Number 11
Bill of Lading
Delta Lines. By Frank C. Ellison 26
Frank Ellison's famous O gauge railroad is a stage where two dispatchers and up to 15 towermen, engineers, yardmasters and switchmen direct trains in a drama every bit as exciting as operation on a full-size railroad.
Repairing Shorted Drivers. By John Page 32
Reduce your loco maintenance budget and cut out-of-service time by repairing shorted drivers yourself. No special tools are needed.
Excelsior Firehouse. By Eric Brunger 34
A quaint structure left over from the days of the mustache cup, foura-day vaudeville and the horseless carriage. It's typical of many still standing in dozens of towns and cities.
"Dollar" Four-Wheel Caboose. By H. O. Williams 43
Here's a four-wheeler that's loaded with modeling appeal! Use it on terminal switching runs, on a way freight, or out on a branch.
Fast-Time Clock. By Cliff Robinson 53
A one-evening project that will allow you to get your trains "on time." Clock and extra parts are standard items available in most localities.
Building Scale Turnouts (Part 2). By Robert F. Cushman 58
More ways to build better-looking, better-operating turnouts.
Converting Commercial Turnouts. By Robert F. Cushman 64
How to improve any kit or ready-built turnout.
Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (3)
F - Cars 67
Silhouettes to aid you in identifying the basic types of freight and passenger cars, along with text that tells you what each car carries, why it's built as it is, and where it is used - all of which is designed to help you do a better job of using the proper car for a specific job on your railroad.
Prototype Plans and Data
Burlington's Bobber 42
Departments
Railway Postoffice 6 Trackside Photos 36
Trade Topics 10 Bull Session 72
At the Throttle 25 Clinic 73
Meet Our Author 25 Construction Kinks 75
Coming Events 76
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