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Model Railroader 1956 September
SEPTEMBER 1956
VOLUME 23, NUMBER 9
BILL OF LADING
Trolley Empire. Photos by J. J. Bothman--
Photos of the superb layout and models of St. Louis' Bill Clouser.
Build this Trackside Shanty. By Paul Larson---
An MR "One-Evening Project" you can build with scrap box materials.
Dollar Mill Gondola. By Eric Stevens--
A good first scratch-built car because of distinctive Simplicity.
Truck-Mount Your Couplers. By Phil Daniels -
Mantua couplers mounted directly on trucks perform better on curves.
Safe-Weight Your Locomotives. By Linn H. Westcott-
Your ammeter can be used as a gauge of correct locomotive weight.
How to Build a Pilot. By H. O. Williams--
How you can build up authentic, detailed pilots for your locos.
Three-Stall Roundhouse. By Larry Smith-
A beautiful old structure small enough to fit on the average pike.
Track Crossing. By Robert F. Cushman--- All about prototype crossings and how to model them realistically.
Remote Control Loading Crane. By Larry Smith
Photos of a remarkable HO model, with construction commentary.
Lastchance & Fairplay Ry.--- -
Layout of the month: a rugged mountain road that hauls gold ore.
Bluebook of Model Railroad Practice (13) C - Track
Important track data that will help you build a better railroad.
The Great South Pass ---
MR's staff builds and paints the control panel for the GSP Ry.
Prototype Plans and Data
T&P Ten-Wheeler
Departments:
Railway Postoffice - Trade Topics-
At the Throttle Meet the Author
Coming Events
Trackside Photos Bull Session - Clinic
Construction Kinks
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