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Model Railroader Magazine 1956 April MR builds its own HO RR Build a box cab die
Model Railroader 1956 April
April 1956
Volume 23, Number 4
Bill of Lading
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Iry Winer's HO model of Jersey Central's 300 h.p. box-cab diesel switcher is one of the most neatly and profusely detailed diesels we've seen. Of particular interest are the near-scale, closely spaced rivets on the sides and ends, achieved by having these parts photoengraved.
Modeling the First Diesel. By Iry Winer 20
You can build a fabulously detailed model of Jersey Central's 300 h.p. switcher using photoengraved sides, ends and truck side frames.
HO J&L Tank Car. By Eric Stevens 24
Build one of these genuinely different special service tankers for your road. The prototype is used to ship coal tar.
Freight House Details. By Boyce Martin 32
Dress up your loading platforms with crates, dollies, sacks, steel drums and other small details.
Building a Water Column. By Mel Thornburgh 36
A jewel-like model with all the fascinating operating detail of its prototype. Use it where trackside space is restricted.
Building the Great South Pass. By MR Staff 40
The kickoff story of a series in which MR's staff shows you step-by-step methods for building an advanced 7 x 12 ft. HO pike.
Wood-Splint Buildings. By Warren Hall 44
One of the easiest ways to model rough, weathered planking on structures and loading docks is to use inexpensive wood splints.
Motor Maintenance. By Paul Mallery 47
The performance of any loco depends upon the condition of its motor. Here's how to keep any motor in top shape.
KiTips. By MR Staff 53
How to take Alexander's HO schoolhouse and convert it into an office for a small trackside industry.
Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (8)
E-1 - Valve Gear 57
Here, for the first time in any model railroad publication, are large detailed drawings and operating notes of five of the most common locomotive valve gears, all prepared by MR staff to help you understand and model valve gear better, more accurately.
Prototttp(' Plans and Data
CNJ's 300 h.p. Box-Cab Diesel 34
Plantation 0-6-4T 35
Water Column 36
CD&M Excursion Interurban 43
J&L 20,000 Gal. Tank Car 52
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Railway Postoffice 5 Bull Session 49
Trade Topics 10 Clinic 54
At the Throttle 19 Construction Kinks 59
Trackside Photos 29 Coming Events 60
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