Model Builder April 1948 Volume 12 Number 72

Frank C. Ellison; Robert M. Sherman; L. A. Bartholomew; Jerome Madison, Jr.; Henry Abraham;

Published by The Lionel Corporation, New York, NY, 1948

About this Item

Pages are clean, unmarked and undamaged with light toning. Very little soiling to covers. Spine has been reinforced with clear tape that has turned tan with age. Back cover has a few small edge tears along the bottom edge. Light wear to edges of covers and spine. The magazine will be packed with a backing card, bubble-wrapped and shipped in a sturdy, flat box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "Construction Gang Completes Job at Raymondale" (This is the final article by Frank Ellison on the long-term building of his well-known railroad town which began December, '45); "Branch Line to Pleasantville" (A very fine model railroad layout by a talented hobbyist who proves his skill as a model builder and an excellent photographer); "A Dual Service Diesel" (Robert Sherman again comes through with detailed plans for the construction of a Diesel that handles freight and passenger cars); "Edison Junction" (This article gives you both an account of the background of a town and some good ideas for planning its layout in small, limited space); "Snapshots" (Some more excellent photographs of fine model railroad layouts); "How to Build a Roundhouse" (Here are complete plans for the building of a structure that adds interest, activity and prototype R. R. realism to your pike); "Table-Top Layout" (Another exceptionally well-conceived model railroad layout that shows very good use of space as well as fine railroading details); "Cola Bottling Works" (If you want a model building to enhance and give variety to your pike, you'll enjoy constructing this lively, up-to-date factory); "The Railroad Quiz" (A challenging test of your knowledge in the railroading field); "Index" (The complete list of M.B. articles from Jan '47 thru March '48); and "Cover Photo" (An excellent O. Winston Link photo of Huey Long Bridge in La.).

Seller Inventory # ABH7485

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Model Builder April 1948 Volume 12 Number 72
• Publisher: The Lionel Corporation, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 1948
• Language: English
• Binding: No Binding
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket As Issued