Freight cars of the 1950s

Are you a transition-era modeler? Then you won't want to miss this one. You'll get an overview of freight operations in the 1950s as well as descriptions of the most common types of cars found in freight car fleets. One article offers specific information on Pacific Fruit Express operations, including a track plan of a citrus packing plant. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for kitbashing two common types of 1950s-era piggyback trailers. Finally, the collection features a modeler's guide to steel boxcars that includes a handy spotter's guide of different door, end, and roof types. (30 pages, 3 MB)