Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1972-06
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St. Louis-Southwestern

The engines of the SSW, commonly referred to as the Cotton Belt Route, are featured in this article. Lots of prototype photos accompany this article, which includes a 1972 roster of all the SSW's diesels, a map of the area covered by the railroad, and one page of passenger cars and cabooses.

Freelanced Narrow Gauge Flatcar

Using strip wood, the author built this narrow gauge flat car. With some adjustment, this car could also be built to fit standard gauge.

RMC/Dremel Kitbashing Award

Some quick notes about how the Pacific Fast Mail Santa Fe 2-8-0 was converted into a 0-8-0.

Amtrack No. 1

When Amtrak took over passenger car service, several railroads had trains "No.1", making it confusing for the passengers.

Heavyweight Pullmans - Plans 4158 and 4172

Prototype photos of the Elm Trail and Oak Wood pullmans and accompanied by scale drawings.

Concrete Bumping Blocks

Using wooden blocks, these DL&W concrete bumping blocks are easy to model. Prototype and model photos, as well as scale drawings are included.

Scrap Iron Load for a Gondola

Cube 1/2" diameter aluminum foil for a convincing load.

Moore's Modern Mill

The author shows how he built a freelanced feed mill from scratch for very little money. Structure includes a covered driveway, transformer posts and platform, and is accompanied by scale drawings.