February 2013 Volume 81, Number 9
Departments
5 Safety Valve Letters from our readers
6 Dispatchers Report Product and industry news
26 Railbooks Book news and reviews
36 RMC Timetable Scheduled events and notices
82 Test Track Product reviews
88 Collector Consist The art of lithography: where it all began–Part I —Keith Wills
91 Editors Notebook Commentary—William C. Schaumburg
94 Classified Advertising Commercial listings
94 Exchange Place Non-commercial listings
95 Dealer Directory Recommended hobby dealers
97 Advertising Index Special features
42 Perspective: Sweet and easy by Brendan Brosnan This sugar cane train, operated with 1980’s-era power and cut- down containers, is an interesting modeling subject.
44 Visiting the L&K Railroad by George Bloodworth Set in the Mid-Atlantic states during the steam-to-diesel transition era, this HO scale layout features some impressive big-city modeling.
60 The end of the line for one of Canada’s oldest clubs by David MacLean
In the middle of celebrating its 75th anniversary and after having been in the same location for the past 67 years, the Model Railroad Club of Toronto has lost its lease and must move. Join us for a last look at this mammoth O scale layout which has been viewed by hundreds of thousands of visitors since it first went on display.
Modeling
48 Essential Freight Cars: 46: AT&SF Bx-3 and Bx-6 boxcars by Ted Culotta With some changes along the way, these 1920’s-era wooden boxcars served the Santa Fe for over 30 years. Here is how you can model them in HO scale
54 Scratchbuilding a B&O RR stick lighter, Pt. III by Tom Griffiths The final steps in completing this interesting rail/marine project is adding the masting and rigging.
59 RMC/Dremel Kitbashing Award: A kitbashed O scale photographer’s truck by Al Sohl This creative kitbash turns an MMD World War I Ford Ambulance kit into a truck for a local photographer.
67 Building a classic cab unit–the MLW FPA-4: Pt. II by James Whatley
Website
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www.rrmodelcraftsman.com
Having completed the body work last month, it is time to turn our attention to painting and decaling this classic model.
72 Scratchbuilder’s Corner: Sage advice by Bob Walker This month Bob shares a few simple lessons that he’s learned over the years that can help you make your modeling more enjoyable.
74 Building the Timberline No. 1 mine by Tom Troughton Join us as we start construction on a head house and mine building. This mining complex is sure to bring in new traffic on the author’s Sn3 Cimarron & Tall Timbers Railroad.
Cover
Central Ontario Railway van No. 415 trails a northbound freight that is about to hit the Lilleyburg yard limits while mastering the 2% ruling grade. After 67 years at its present home, the Toronto Model Railroad Club’s current O scale is soon to be a memory. A real estate boom in downtown Toronto is forcing the organization to find a new home. For a last look at this large O scale layout, see pages 60 - 66. Photograph by David MacLean.
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