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Railroad Model Craftsman Magazine 2003 August Passenger train operations Cotton
Railroad Model Craftsman Magazine August 2003
Special features
48 Perspective: Pride by David Lustig
When Southern California commuter carrier Metrolink recently rolled out its newly purchased and repainted ex-Amtrak F40, there was an obvious pride in the faces of the men who had worked on it.
50 Visiting the Spring Creek Valley Rwy. by Terry Hughes, with photography by Pete Moffett
Southern Ontario in the 1950's is the setting for this large, HO scale basement layout.
64 Handling and transporting models by Robert Turner
The author, a retired museum curator, shares some practical suggestions on safely handling and carrying models.
74 The Markham Railroad Modellers Club by Trevor Marshall
Less than ten years old, this club has constructed a large, highly-detailed layout that features both steam and diesel action.
86 The Interstate Express by William T. Greenberg, Jr.
Loaded with headend traffic, this interesting train was operated by three railroads over four routes covering 222.5 miles.
Modeling
54 Modeling leased SD9OMAC's on Vermont's Green Mountain Rwy. by Robert Davis
Although their stay in the Green Mountain State was short, these big red units made a lasting impression on those who saw them. 64 Building Varick Freight by Steve Sint
A few simple modifications help to give this kit a slightly different look.
70 RMC/Dremel Kitbashing Award: Kitbashing a PRR tower by Ron Gribler
A few changes give an Atlas signal tower a distinctive Pennsy look. 72 Scratchbuilder's Corner: Doors, windows and details by Bob Walker
There are a number of excellent detail parts on the market that can be used in scratchbuilding projects.
78 Essential Freight Cars: 5, Cotton Belt's double-sheathed boxcars by Ted Culotta
For three decades these cars were a mainstay of the Cotton Belt's fleet. 83 Adding track pits to a Heljan roundhouse by Ewing H. Row This often overlooked detail can greatly improve a model scene.
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