1001 Model Railroading Ideas 1971 Summer

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1001 Model Railroading Ideas 1971 Summer

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Contents:  Dale Darney’s Layout (The real essence of model railroading in a shockingly realistic mountain setting.), Model Railroading ‘Basics’ Casting Cleanup (Learn the technique of preparing and gluing castings for more realistic finished kit structure and rolling stock.), Roadside America: A 1/32 Scale Model of Rural Countryside (One man’s “boyhood dream” materializes in this barn-size model diorama of the hills of Pennsylvania.), Consolidation Conversion (One of the most popular, and inexpensive, steam switchers can be reworked into a true freight locomotive.), Signals: Visible Safety Controls (Duplicating the appearance and function of those trackside signal lights that help to control the real railroads.), Miniature Mine Operation (The true-to-life “open pit” mining railroads serve as perfect prototypes for model railroaders.), Trailer Trains (Combining truck and trailer “freight” with your model railroading can provide interesting operation.), Model Railroading “Basics”: Wiring (The simple fundamentals of where, why and how to connect the power supply to your model railroad.), Build a “Bobber” (The most romantic of all railroad rolling stock is the caboose; this four-wheeler has even more charm.), Rock-Making Made Easy (Aluminum foil can serve as a quick and inexpensive “mold” for the most realistic rocks in model railroading.), Announcing: “Reader’s Write” Contest (Here’s you chance to photograph and write about your favorite hobby for real profit.), Weathering (It takes the “eye” of an artist to give your models an authentic look of real railroading.)

Issue:  Summer 1971

Condition:  Very Good