Model Railroader Magazine 1956 April MR builds its own HO RR Build a box cab die

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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
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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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