MODELING ARTICLES

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UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES–A SMALL INDUUNIVERSAL ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES—A POCKET INDUSTRY YOU CAN MODELSTRY YOU CAN MODEL

A Small Industry for Tank Cars

This article features a small, recycled oil transfer facility with minimum footprint that would make a great industry to model on a railroad layout.

FLATOP MOUNTAIN SWING HELPERS

This article is a short narrative featuring the manned helper operations on the Georgia Road at Herrin, AL, between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, AL. It features motive power typical used and history of the operations

AUTOPARTS BOXCARS IN THE MODERN DEEP SOUTH–AN OPERATION YOU CAN MODEL IN A SMALL SPACE

This article is a short expose on featuring standalone automotive boxcar operation with 86ft autoparts cars not normally found in many regions of the United States without the need for an expansive footprint.

CHIP RACKS AND LOG CARS–TIMBER TRAFFIC ON THE GEORIGA ROAD

This article showcases modern woodchip operations, centering around modeling sawmills and chipping plants that supply woodchips and the equipment they use. An overview is also provided on modeling on a railroad layout.

GEORGIA ROAD HALFWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE

This article is short narrative featuring the very first HO Scale Athearn Genesis SD70ACe which was detailed, painted and finished by Anthony Lorch for the Georgia Road.

ALABAMA MIDLAND COAL TRAINS—CONCEPT AND MODELING

This article develops a prototype freelance unit coal train concept with backstory. It then proceeds to demonstrate modeling aspects using upgrading older rolling stock kits. It offers a few tools and tricks to help the beginning modeler. Article and Modeling by Hank Stephens.

MODELING A FREELANCE CONTRACT BALLAST TRAIN

This article is a general “how-to” article detailing how to build and operate a modern ballast train in HO scale . It includes detailed prototype information and how it was adapted to a freelance concept. Modeling by Anthony Lorch with article by Hank Stephens.

MODELING A PROGRAM MAINTENANCE OF WAY GANG –PART ONE– CAMP TRAINS AND EQUIPMENT

This article is a general overview of maintenance of way (MofW, MW) program gang modeling. Part One deals with and detailed recount of modern gangs and camp trains generally using NS R-11 Rail gang as a specific example. It includes detailed prototype information and how it can be adapted to modeling. Article by Hank Stephens.