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Model Railroader Magazine 1956 January Frank Ellison What makes a good pike John
Model Railroader 1956 January
January 1956Volume 23, Number 1
Bill of Lading
Cover
John Carruthers, who assembled the Bowser articulated and Lindsay diesels in the foreground, does some "big hook" coupling on the Kankakee (Ill.) Society of Model Railroad Engineers' HO railroad. John, who also works in narrow gauge, built the HOn3 D&RGW 2-8-0 that appeared on our Jan. '54 cover.
The Fitness of Things. By Frank C. Ellison 22
Good railroads don't just happen, they're planned according to rules. The author draws on years of practical experience to point out and describe these rules.
Modern 30-Ton Wreck Crane (Part 1). By George H. Lenz ____ 32
If you're like us and have always wanted a small, fully operable wreck crane that is just right for small pike use, here is an easy-tofollow story that tells you how to build one.
Aging and Weathering Cars and Locomotives. By John Allen 36
Here are the dozens of little techniques that add up to making a loco, car or structure look as if it has been used.
Brick and Frame Signal Tower (Part 1). By Laurent S. Smith __ 44
This trim little structure has bricks that are literally painted on - an entirely new approach to an old problem.
No-Stcop Railroads. By John Armstrong 51
Sit beside an expert as he evolves, step-by-step, a finished track plan from "controlled doodling" roughs.
Noel Central Scenery. By MR Staff 58
Whether you are building the Noel Central or not, you'll want to read about these basic scenery techniques.
Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (5)
K - Tools 63
Describes more than 100 model railroad tools and their uses.
Prototype Pans and Data
General Electric 600 H.P. Switcher 27
Santa Fe 30-Ton Wreck Crane 33
Signal Tower 44
Departments
Railway Postoffice 5 Bull Session 68
Trade Topics 10 Clinic 72
At the Throttle 21 Construction Kinks 74
Trackside Photos 28 Coming Events 76
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