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Railroad Model Craftsman Magazine 2003 September Model Conrail SD38 SP wood boxc
Railroad Model Craftsman Magazine September 2003
Special features
46 Perspective: The Bras d'Or: a train worth modeling by Christopher P. D'Amato
With a short consist of matching Budd-built, streamlined, passenger cars, Via Rail Canada's Bras d'Or is more than just a first rate excursion ride, it's also a great modeling subject.
73 Using Decoder Pro by Don Fiehmann
Did you know that there is a free computer program that can help you in setting up a DCC decoder? Well, there is and you can learn all about in this article.
86 Three ways to Gilpin by Joe Crea, Darel Leedy and Keith Pashina
The Gilpin Tram was one of Colorado's lesser known narrow gauge lines, but it was also one of its most interesting. Join us for a look at three different layouts, built in three different scales, that all draw their inspiration from the Gilpin Tramway.
Modeling
54 Modeling a Conrail SD38 by Mark Sharp
Originally built for Penn Central, these beefy units were employed in yard service by Conrail.
56 Detailing an Apalachicola Northern, ex-East Camden & Highland, FMC boxcar by Mike Rose
With a little work, an MDC kit can be made to look like one of the secondhand boxcars now owned by the Apalachicola Northern.
60 Kitbashing an O&W-based crossing shanty by Don Spiro
A few changes to an AM Models kit give it an O&W look.
78 Essential Freight Cars: 6, Southern Pacific's single-sheathed boxcars by Ted Culotta
The SP purchased thousands of these boxcars in the 1920's.
81 Scale miles-per-hour at a glance by Ron LaFever
Here's a fast way to calculate scale speed.
82 Scratchbuilder's Corner: Using styrene by Bob Walker
When it comes to modeling, styrene is a very versatile product.
83 RMC/Dremel Kitbashing Award: Kitbashing a Railway Express
Terminal by Walter Appel
An HO scale Walthers kit is the basis for this nicely done kitbash.
Prototype
66 Johnstown America's Grainporterby David S. Lehlbach
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