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Articles on modeling power, cars, structures etc.

Updated May 29th 2000

Legend:

 

MM = Mainline Modeler

PM = Prototype Modeler

MR = Model Railroader

RJ = Railmodel Journal

MRing = Model Railroading

RMC = Railroad Model Craftsman

NPM = Northwestern Prototype Modeler

TMR = The Milwaukee Railroader

 

Painting

FP7. O/M/B paint scheme. Technique, mixing, masking, weathering, matls. "RMC", Feb 1990, p.92 - 97.

Paint suggestions for heavyweight cars. "MR", Jun 1990, p.137.

 

Alco HH660 Modeling

Modification of Hallmark brass HH1000. Model photos, procedures. "MM", Jan 1991, p.58 - 59.

 

Baldwin S-12 Modeling

Athearn redetail article. Photos, procedures. "NMRA Bulletin", Nov 1983, p.19. Includes photo #900.

 

SD-10 Modeling

Kit Conversion Article, photo #551. "TMR", Dec 1983, p.24 - 25.

Kit Conversion Article by Art Danz. Photos, bill of materials, roster, procedures, painting. "RMC", Sep 1991, p.70 - 74.

 

SDL-39 Modeling Articles.

Procedures, photos. "RMC", Oct 1973, p. 33, 34.

Procedures, photos. "TMR", V.16, #1, Mar 1986, p.30, 31.

Powering Article. "TMR", V.16, #2, Jun 1986, p.21, 22.

 

SD-40-2 Modeling

Kit conversion article. Drawings, photos, procedures based on Athearn components. There are easier ways. "MR", Jul 1976, p.59 - 67.

"Milwaukee Road's New Look". The "Running Indian" last paint scheme. Photos, painting diagram, Athearn model detailing without shortening the Athearn nose, paint mixing and application. "RMC", Feb 1984, p.70 - 72.

 

TR4 Modeling

"Milwaukee Road TR-4". Article by Todd Sullivan. Model photos, drawings, procedures. Part 1 of 2 parts. "NPM", Sep/Oct 1976, p.4 - 10.

"Milwaukee Road TR-4". Continued from previous issue. "NPM", Nov/Dec 1976, p.7 - 11.

 

MP-15AC Modeling

"Kitbashing EMD's MP15AC". Photos, sketches, procedures (SP details), starting with Athearn SW7 and GP35 shells. "RMC", Mar 1981, p.76 - 80.

 

FM Erie - built Modeling

"Milwaukee Road's Fairbanks-Morse Erie Units". Article by Art Danz. Photos, procedures. Model built from AHM C-liner parts. "RMC", Jul 1984, p.77, 78.

"FM Erie-built, Part I". Article by Bill Geracci. Photos, procedures. Model built from ALCo PA1 shell. "MM", Feb 1990, p.37 - 42.

"FM Erie-built, Part II". Addition of trim, details, and painting. "MM", Mar 1990, p.72 - 76.

 

FM H-16-66 Modeling

"Kitbash a Baby Train Master". Article by Tom Busack. Photos, sketches, procedures starting with Athearn H-24-66 model. "MR", Dec. 1986, p.82 - 84.

 

Passenger Car Modeling

Floor plan diagrams for Pioneer Limited Cars. 6-3 Sleeper, 1br-Observation/Lounge, library club car. Book: "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No. 8", p.503.

Floor plan diagram and 4 interior photos of Club Car "Hennepin." Book: "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No. 8", p.490.

Floor plan diagram and 4 interior photos of Observation-Lounge-Solarium Cars "Waucoma" and "Maquoketa." Book: "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No. 8", p.491.

Floor plan diagram for dining car. (not named). Book: "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No.8", p.512.

"Milwaukee Road Hiawatha". Article covering all cars on the original Hiawatha with drawings, measurements and color pictures. "MR", Jan 1996, p.98.  

 

Wood Sheath Cars Modeling

Baggage. Model #790. Model photo, sketches, procedures. "MR", Jun 1954, p.18 - 21.

 

Standard Heavyweight Cars Modeling

Express car #1074. Photos, sketches, procedures based on Athearn baggage car model, bill of materials. "PM", Mar/Apr 1989, p.32 - 36.

 

Streamline Cars Modeling

Coach. Photo, details, procedures. "MM", Mar 1984, p.19 - 23.

 

Box Car Modeling

"Milwaukee Ribbed Side Box Car, Part I" by Kirk Reddie. Feature covers 40' (first version), 50' and express cars. Prototype photos, roster with specifications, and drawing. "MM", Jun 1988, p.48 - 52.

"Milwaukee Box Car, Part II". Feature covers second version of the 40' rib side car. Photos, drawings. "MM", Sep 1988, p.36, 37.

#2750 - 2814 series and #3000 - 3099 series. 50' single plug door insulated box with load restraining device. Conversion of MDC 50' plug door box. Prototype photo #2769. Model photos, procedures, techniques and materials used. "TMR", V.13, #1, 1983, p.12 - 15.

#4213 - 4252 series. 60' single Youngstown door, exterior post, excess height appliance car. Technical discussion of generic type. Prototype photos, roster of type car owners. "RMC", Oct 1989, p.82 - 87.

#5000 - 5033 series. 40' double-door rib-side. Conversion of MDC car. Model photo, procedures, and materials used. "MR", Feb 1978, p.129.

#8293 (model #). Spent Grain Car. Conversion of 40' MDC single-door ribside model. Model photo, procedures, materials used. "RMC", Mar 1981, p.135.

#9507. Veneer car made by conversion of MDC 40' ribside box. Photos of prototype and model, procedures and materials used. "MR", Sep 1973, p.52, 53.

#21188 - 23937 series. 40' single-door rib-side. Model photos and procedures for making MDC model more accurate. Describes addition of small end door and top panel to Superior door. "NPM", Jan/Feb 1977, p.14 - 16.

#21188 - 23937 series. 40' single door, rib side, dreadnaught ends, phase 2. Model photos and procedures by John Nehrich to make MDC model more accurate. "MM", Feb 1989, p.28, 29.

#21188 - 23937 series. 40' single door, rib side, dreadnaught ends, phase 2. N-scale model construction procedures starting with standard AAR-type box car shell. Model photos, sketch. "MR", Sep 1989, p.91 - 93.

#21188 - 22187 series. 40' single Youngstown door, rib sides. Brief discussion of series, drawings, photographs. "MR", Sep 1989, p.94, 95.

#18000 - 22187 series. 40' rib sides, dreadnaught ends. Scratch building accurate models. Prototype and model photos, procedures, drawings, bill of materials. "MM", Jan 1992, p.45 - 49.

#29000 - 29499 series. 40' combination door PS-1. Drawings, photo #29000, specifications, roster of all owners. "MM", Dec 1982, p.66 - 77.

#50000 - 50569 series. 50' exterior post, Superior door, yellow. Prototype photos of type, drawings, MILW lettering diagram, roster of type owners, dispositions, discussion of specifications. "RMC", Nov 1996, p.65 - 68.

#718500 - 719024 series. 40' USRA-like Z-braced, single-sheath sides and ends, single wood door. Prototype photo, modeling considerations. "MRing", Feb 1988, p.9 - 21.

40' USRA Single-sheath, single Youngstown door, 5-5-5 Youngstown ends. Detail photos (no MILW), roster (including 5 MILW groups), lettering diagram. "MM", Jul/Aug 1980, p.43 - 51.

Cross Section, end view, detail drawings of 40', 50-ton single door rib side box. (Accompanies photo of #18513). Book: "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No. 17", No. 17, p.120.

Elevation drawing of 40', 50-ton single door rib side box. (Accompanies photo of #19500). Book: "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No. 17", p.126.

Cross section and detail drawings of 50', 50-ton rib side box. (Accompanies photo of #50074). Book: "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No. 17", p.135.

Plan, elevation, and cross section drawings of 50', 50-ton double door smooth side automobile box. (accompanies photo of #13252). Book: "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No. 17", p.146, 147.

 

Flat Car Modeling

"Bulkhead Flat". Thrall "Opera" 64' center beam car. Drawings, photos, history, technical discussion. "MM", May 1983, p.19 - 27.

"Milwaukee Road 45-foot flatcars". Modifying the Athearn 50' flat to represent MILW 600000 - 600349 and 63001 - 63999 (odd numbers). Procedures, model photo, car diagrams. "PM", Nov/Dec 1983, p.12, 13.

 

Gondola Modeling

#80250 (model #). 40' composite-side car, using Walthers cast-metal sides and ends. Model photos, procedures, materials used. "MR", Jun 1979, p.68, 69.

#81000 series. 52' exterior post steel car. Prototype photo, drawings, specifications. "TMR", V. 11, #2, 1981, p. 16.

#304500. 40' composite-side, steel frame car, with drop doors. Prototype photo, plan and side elevation drawings. "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No. 62", p.186, 187.

70-ton, 48' composite sides, steel drop ends, with drop doors. Plan, elevation and section drawings. Book: "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No.5", p.232.

 

Covered Hopper Modeling

"Small Airslide Hoppers". Model construction by Richard Yaremko, based on E&B Valley kit. Procedures, materials used, prototype and model photos. "TMR", Vol. 15, #3, Sep 1985, p.26, 27.

"Airslide Covered Hopper". Prototype photos, drawings, detail photos, technical description of car, limited photo roster of owner roads. "MM", Dec 1986, p.72 - 78.

"Modeling Covered Hoppers, Part I". 2-bay cars in HO scale from MDC kits. Modification and addition of details, describes minimal work to produce good model of MILW #99575 - 99674 series. Model photos. "RJ", Jul 1990, p.15 - 17.

"Pullman-Standard Covered Hoppers". Photo roster of owner roads, including MILW. Discussion of accuracy of available models. "RJ", Jul 1990, p.18 - 21.

"PS-2 Covered Hoppers, Part I". Prototype photos, drawings, roster of owners of types, discussion of design. "MM", Jul 1991, p.68 - 73.

"PS-2 Covered Hoppers, Part II". Prototype photos, drawings, discussion of design. "MM", Aug 1991, p.69 - 73.

 

Open Hopper Modeling

#95550 - 95999 series. 55-ton cars rebuilt for ore service. Model is redetailed Athearn 34' offset-side hopper. Prototype photos, discussion of service, procedures, model photos, materials used. "MR", Nov 1977, p.67 - 69.

"ARA 70-ton hoppers". MILW #370501 - 370999 series. Article by Richard Hendrickson. Model based on Athearn 4-bay open hopper. Prototype and model photos, some roster information, procedures, materials used. "PM", Oct 1985, p.31 - 34.

Plan and elevation of AAR Recommended Practice 70-ton hopper car (4 hoppers). MILW #370501 - 370999 series (500 cars). Book: "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No.5", p.262.

#370501 - 370999 series. Diagram sheet. Note: The caption states that these cars carried the CTSE reporting marks. Some did, but not all. "TMR", Vol. 16, #1, Mar 1986, p.5.

 

Ore Car Modeling

"Pellet extensions for ore cars". Prototype and model photos, discussion of service, procedures, materials used. "RMC", Jul 1975, p.30, 31.

"Saint Paul Road hopper ore car". Prototype photos, drawings, and discussion of construction of CM&StP wooden ore cars. "MR", Jul 1973, p.44, 45.

 

Refrigerator Car Modeling

"Milwaukee Road's #9800 - 9900 series Mechanical Refrigerator Cars". Article by Richard Yaremko. Construction of accurate model from Athearn 57-foot car. Model and prototype photos, procedures, materials used. "TMR", Vol. 13, #3, Sep 1983, p.12 - 14.

Elevation, longitudinal section, end, and cross section drawings of URT 40' double wood sheath car. Book: "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No.3", p.170 - 171.

 

Stock Car Modeling

"Build a Milwaukee Road stock car". Detail changes to the Mantua "Heavies" model. Procedures, prototype and model photos, dimensions, variations, materials used. "RMC", Jan 1991, p.86, 87.

Plan, side elevation, end elevation, and cross section drawings of 40-ton steel frame car. Book: "Train Shed Cyclopedia, No. 3", p.156, 157.

"Milwaukee 36' Stock Cars". Article by Al Armitage. Prototype photos, drawings, series build dates and builders, roster. "MM", Feb 1993, p.75 - 78.

 

Wood Cars Modeling

"Modeling Milwaukee Road Wood Cabooses". Building an updated LaBelle kit. Procedures, prototype and model photos, materials and parts used. "TMR", Sep 1984, p.24 - 27.

"Wood Bay Window Type Caboose from a LaBelle Kit". Modifying the LaBelle kit. Procedures, prototype and model photos, sketches, materials used. "TMR", Dec 1984, p.22 - 26.

"Three cabeese for the price of . . . three". Kadee caboose kit conversions. Diagram, prototype and model photos, procedures. "MR". Jan 1985, p.78 - 80.

 

Rib Side Steel Bay-window Cars Modeling

#? broadside NPP brass model. "MR", Apr 1974, p.24.

Review of NPP brass model. "RMC", Jun 1974, p.50.

Construction using components of Athearn bay-window caboose and MDC rib-side box car. Model photos, procedures. "RMC", Jan 1980, p.68.

 

Thrall Steel Bay-window Cars Modeling

#? broadside NPP brass model. "MR", Jun 1975, p.5.

Review of Overland brass model. "MR", Sep 1988, p.40, 42, 43.

 

Terminal Cars Modeling

"A transfer caboose from scraps". Prototype and model photo, procedures, materials used. "MR", Dec 1982, p.101.

 

Company Service Car modeling

Wedge plow kit conversion article. Drawings. "NMRA Bulletin, Jan 1983", p.44, 45.

Crane tender. Article, model construction, photos. "NMRA Bulletin, Apr 1983", p.50, 51..

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