D&RGW's
Bear Mountain Division
By Walt Schuchmann
The Action Road means realistic operation on this
basement sized railroad.
29
Easy
Trees from Nandina Shrubs
By Larry Burkholder
Easy techniques for several tree styles from this
one shrub.
34
COVER
STORY
Helicon Focus Photography
By Rich Yourstone
Helicon Focus software is a new tool that can improve
our photography.
40
Modeling
CPR 40 ft. Boxcars
By Brian Morgan
Brian takes a break from modeling BN equipment to
build a fleet of 40 ft. boxcars for his primary connection,
Canadian Pacific.
47
CofG
Woodchip Hopper
By Richard C. Thomason
This unique wood products car starts with a basic
coal hopper.
50
Flange
Test
By Kirk Reddie
This isn't going to change anyone's opinion, but
it is a start of testing.
52
NYC
Jet Car
By Mark Runyan
In 1967, New York Central conducted a bold speed
experiment by strapping an RDC underneath a jet
engine assembly. 183.85
mph later you too can model this beast.
On
the cover:
An eastbound Jersey Central commuter
train departs Cranford while
the Reading’s Crusader approaches
under the Lehigh Valley mainline.
This photo was a composite of 34
images covering about 12 feet of
depth on Rich’s layout. See pg. 34.
