Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-02
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Peninsula Club's New HO Layout

This 30' by 60' layout was being built by the Peninsula Model Railroad Club at the San Mateo (California) County Fair Grounds. The handlaid track is code 70. The photos include ones of unfinished areas so that we can see their benchwork.

CNR Wood Caboose

The author describes how he built this Canadian National Railways caboose from strip and sheet wood. Includes model and prototype photos, as well as construction detail drawings and scale drawings (including interior layout).

Coal Storage Bunker Part 2

In this installment of the series the author actually describes the construction of this structure as found in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Includes many construction photos and drawings.

Focus on Thatcher's Inlet Part 1

Inspired by a sea-side vacation the author built this 2'6" by 6' diorama using N-scale track. Includes prototype and model photos, as well as possible trackplans for a layout within which this diorama fits.

Basics of Steam Part 2

This installment of the series describes the purpose and inner workings of the steam locomotive's cylinders. Includes photos and drawings of the different cylinder types.

RMC/Dremel Kit-bashing Award

John kitbashed several kits from different manufacturers to create this large Victorian-style passenger station/general headquarters building.