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I’ve been musing recently about folks whose articles in the model railroading press have had a big effect on my own modeling. I came up with the following list: <br /> <br />JOHN ARMSTRONG <br />Everything I know about layout design seems to have come directly or indirectly from John Armstrong. <br /> <br />TED CULOTTA <br />If there were a Pulitzer Prize for model railroad journalism, surely Ted’s ongoing “Essential Freight Cars” series in RMC would win hands down. A master class in resin kit construction, detailing, painting and weathering, not to mention a gold mine of prototype information. <br /> <br />PAUL DOLKOS <br />Paul’s Boston & Maine layout has to be one of the most beautiful model railroads ever built, and Paul has shared many secrets of his (and other people’s) success through his excellent writing and photography. <br /> <br />J. H. GEISSEL <br />I’ve always loved prototype drawings, and Geissel’s are the best. His subtle control of line weight and shading elevates his draftsmanship to the level of art. I taught myself drafting by copying Geissel’s work. <br /> <br />BILL HENDERSON <br />An MR editor once said (more or less) “No one captures the grime and glory of coal railroads better than Bill Henderson.” Couldn’t agree more. His Coal Belt is a wonder. <br /> <br />LOGAN HOLTGREWE <br />My interest in urban railroading dates to the December 1975 issue of MR and an article entitled “The urban scenery of Severna Park.” Logan’s towering, scratch built structures were a revelation to me (and I suspect, to others as well). <br /> <br />JIM SIX <br />Master of detailing, painting and weathering diesels. One of his articles almost lured me into modeling the Penn Central. Fortunately, I came to my senses. <br /> <br />EARL SMALLSHAW <br />Another master of modeling the urban scene. I don’t generally care for “humorous” signage, but I always get a chuckle out of the slogan Earl came up with for the Miracle Chair Company: “If it’s a good chair, it’s a Miracle!” <br /> <br />ROBERT SMAUS <br />If Bob didn’t invent the phrase “uniformity of finish” he has certainly showed us what it means. Bob’s handling of color, texture, composition and detail puts his SP layout in the first rank of model railroads. Another great writer and photographer. <br /> <br />MEL THORNBURGH <br />Whenever I find myself wishing for a bigger workbench or more elaborate equipment I think of Mel, who could whip up beautiful scratch built steam locomotives on the kitchen table with about a dozen hand tools. <br /> <br />So that’s it: my Top Ten Model Railroad Authors. My hat is off each one of them. Who would you include in your top ten? <br /> <br />- Charlie <br />
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