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Index of Published Southern Pacific Structure Plans

As the list of Plans I have is rather small, they are listed sort of alphabetically. The Plans I don't have, are listed by Magazine type. As always, these lists may not be accurate, but are presented in good faith. E&OE.

I cannot supply any copies of thse plans, please see the magazine publishers, or used book/mag dealers for availablility.

see also: SP Structure Colors guide to painting SP Structures.

see also: Depots of the Southern Pacific System for images of various SP structures.

As well Steam Age Equipment Company of Dunsmuir CA. published 5 Volumes of Southern Pacific Common Standard Plans - these are an invaluable addition to your library.

Don't forget 'our' Searchable Magazine Article Database dedicated to SP subjects.

or you can try this link to get a list of all SP related magazine articles.

Section Tool Sheds - Railroad Model Craftsman - Oct 1998 - Plans.

Culvert - Laws Ca. NG - Railroad Model Craftsman - Jan 1993 - Plans.

Depot - Tarpey - Mainline Modeler Dec. 1992 - this Depot has a pretty tenuous link with the SP.

Depot - Tolleson, Az. - Western Prototype Modeler, Jan/Feb. 1976 - Plans & Scratchbuilding article.

Depot - Std. #22 - Railroad Model Craftsman, Oct. 1991 - Plans

Diesel Service - Water Filler Details - Model Railroading, Feb 1993.

Grade Crossing Details - Model Railroading - Feb 1993, Part No.1.

Handcar Shed - Santa Susana, Ca. - Western Prototype Modeler, Sep/Oct. 1976 - Plans & Scratchbuilding article.

plans for converted refrigerator car housing at Thorne, Nevada - April 1992 Railroad Model Craftsman, page 90

Order Station - Planeport, Tx. - Railroad Model Craftsman, Nov. 1981 - Plans.

Pacific Motor Trucking Co. - Model Railroader Feb 1990 - Plans and Description

Small Bridge - Pheonix, Az. - Kalmbach #12006 'Bridges & Buildings for Model Railroads' Book - Plans & Scratchbuilding article.

Snowshed - SP Type? - Kalmbach #12006 'Bridges & Buildings for Model Railroads' Book - Plans & Scratchbuilding article.

SP Searchlight Signal - Railroad Model Craftsman, Dec. 1975 - Plans and Circuit building article.

Station - Spreckels, Ca. - Model Railroader, Nov. & Dec. 1966 - Plans & Scratchbuilding article.

Swing Bridge - Coos Bay - Mainline Modeler, Jun. 1988 - Plans.

Trailer Ramp - LA Ca. - Railroad Model Craftsman Apr. 1988 - Plans & Scratchbuilding article.

Train Order Stand - SP Type - Kalmbach #12014 'Easy to Build Model Railroad Structures Book' - Plans and Desc.

Trestle Bridge - SP Common Std - Model Railroader, Apr. 1969 - Plans. Reprinted as below.

Trestle Bridge - SP Common Std - Kalmbach #12101 'Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles Book' No.33.

Tunnel Lining - Wood - Santa Cruz, Ca. - Model Railroader, Sep. 1977 - Plans and Description.

Wood Trestle - Fish Creek Ca. NG - Railroad Model Craftsman - Aug 1994 - Plans.

Listing of Articles by Magazine - up to 1992 - Actual Content Unknown - By Date.

Bulletin

Mainline Modeler

Model Railroader

Prototype Modeler

Railroad Model Craftsman

Article Listing for NMRA Bulletin up to 1992 - Actual Content Unknown - By Date.

Aug 1970 - Turntable - 100ft

Apr 1978 - Shasta Springs depot

Apr 1982 - Std. Bridge Platform & Sidewalk

Jun 1982 - Std. Telephone Box

Jul 1982 - Std. Telephone Box

Apr 1983 - Tower - 4th St.

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Article Listing for Mainline Modeler up to 1994 - Actual Content Unknown - By Date.

Mar/Apr 1980 - Dunsmuir Ca. - Station Building.

Jul/Aug 1980 - Dunsmuir Ca. - Station Building.

Sep/Oct 1980 - Dunsmuir Ca. - Station Building.

Sep/Oct 1980 - Dunsmuir Ca. - Station Building/Loco Facilities

Sep/Oct 1980 - Dunsmuir Ca. - Roundhouse

Jul/Aug 1981 - Dunsmuir Ca. - Machine Shop

Jul/Aug 1981 - Freight Houses

Jul/Aug 1981 - Freight Houses Part #6

Nov/Dec 1981 - Dunsmuir Ca. - Roundhouse

Dec 1982 - Bridge - Truss

Apr 1985 - Bridge - Steel

Jun 1985 - Trestle - Ballasted Part #1

Jul 1985 - Trestle - Ballasted Part #2

Dec 1985 - Sandhouse - Sacramento Kit

Apr 1986 - Bridge - Deck Girder/ Truss Deck Warren

Aug 1986 - Standard Tool House

Oct 1986 - Battery Relay Shed/Solar Battery Charger

Dec 1986 - Trestle Pile Ballasted

Aug 1987 - Eugene - Loco Facilities

Mar 1988 - Bridge Truss Howe

Apr 1989 - Bents/Piers in roadway

May 1989 - SP Telephone Box

Jun 1989 - Bridge - Girder span

Jul 1989 - SP Tie Storage

Aug 1989 - Std. #22 Combination Depot

Aug 1989 - SP Relay Box

Sep 1989 - Bulkhead Timber Straight [Bridge?]

Oct 1989 - SP Trestle Bracing

Jan 1990 - Trestle - Wood

Feb 1990 - Telephone Booth - Concrete

Mar 1990 - Culvert Pipe - Concrete

Apr 1990 - Std. Telephone Box

Jun 1990 - Trestle Bulkhead - Timber

May 1992 - Yard Office - El Paso, Tx.

Aug 1994 - SP #16 Tower, Sherman Tx.

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Article Listing for Model Railroader up to 1994 - Actual Content Unknown - By Date.

Jan 1946 - SP Operators house

Jan 1946 - Bridge - Masonry Underpass

Jun 1954 - Bridge - Truss Pony, Straining Beam

Dec 1958 - Station - San Fernando, Ca.

Apr 1962 - Bridge - Truss, Warren - 3586ft - Pit River

Nov 1963 - Culvert - Concrete

Jan 1964 - Station - Gingerbread

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Article Listing for Prototype Modeler up to 1994 - Actual Content Unknown - By Date.

Nov/Dec 1987 - Tower - Burbank Junction

Nov/Dec 1987 - Tower - Niles

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Article Listing for Railroad Model Craftsman up to 1994 - Actual Content Unknown - By Date.

Oct 1949 - SP Watertank

Jun 1952 - Ramp - Freight House?

Nov 1958 - Turntable - Gallows

Sep 1962 - Station - Lang, Ca.

Dec 1965 - Parts Servicing Depot

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Additional information courtesy Bruce Conklin, Jesse Koski and John Sweetser.