Railroad Model Craftsman Magazine 2008 April Model Alco slug set EMD Diesel shop

Description

RailroadTreasures
offers the following item:
Railroad Model Craftsman Magazine 2008 April Model Alco slug set EMD Diesel shop
Railroad Model Craftsman 2008 April
Departments
5 Notes on an Old Timetable Editorial-Harold H. Carstens
6 Safety Valve
Letters from our readers
10 Dispatchers Report Product and industry news
26 Railbooks
Book news and reviews
39 RMC Timetable
Scheduled events and notices
101 Test Track Product reviews
110 Collector Consist
The erstwhile king of gauges -Keith Wills
112 Editors Notebook Commentary-William C. Schaumburg
117 Classified Advertising
Commercial listings
117 Exchange Place Non-commercial listings
118 Dealer Directory Recommended hobby dealers
121 Advertising Index
Special features
46 Switching loads by Vince Pugliese
A pre-built switch resting on its side in a gondola makes for a very interesting load.
60 EMD-designed diesel shops by Preston Cook
In the conversion from steam to diesel power, EMD helped railroads by designing maintenance facilities that could handle the new locomotives' needs.
86 Using the National Archives as a modeling resource: Pt. Il by David G. Lambert
This month we wrap up our two-part look at using the National Archives to research railroad history.
Modeling
48 RMC/Dremel Kitbashing Award: Modeling a C&NW Alco slug set by Dennis Eggert
Last month we modeled a C&NW Alco C-425. This month we turn our attention to the slugs that went with them.
54 Prototype weathering on a CR covered hopper: Pt. II by Mike Rose
Modeling a heavily-weathered car can present some challenges. 67 Rusting barrel and tank bands by Harold Minkwitz
Here is how you can model metal bands using photos of rust, a computer and a color printer.
78 Scratchbuilding River Fish Filet by Sam Swanson
The prototype for this colorful roadside market was immortalized in a 1930's photograph by Walker Evans.
84 The HOn30 Euslis Railroad by James A. Foster
Despite its name, this 2' x 4' module can be used in a variety of ways. 94 Essential Freight Cars: 41. Fifty-foot single-sheathed boxcars by Ted Culotta
The 1920's saw the introduction and acceptance of the 50-foot single-sheathed, general-purpose boxcar, primarily by Western roads which used it for hauling lumber and bulky manufactured goods.
Prototype
69 The High Hoods: Alco's early diesel switchers by Ken Goslett; with scale drawings by Chuck Yungkurth
The success of these pioneer locomotives brought big changes to railroading.
All pictures are of the actual item.  If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad.  Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us.
Shipping charges
Postage rates quoted are for shipments to the US only.    Ebay Global shipping charges are shown. These items are shipped to Kentucky and then ebay ships them to you. Ebay collects the shipping and customs / import fees.   For direct postage rates to these countries, send me an email.   Shipping to Canada and other countries varies by weight.
Payment options
Payment must be received within 10 days. Paypal is accepted.
Terms and conditions
All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described.  Contact us first.  No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding.
Thanks for looking at our items.