Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1973-09
Articles Listing

Coal Storage Facility

The author converted a gondola into a yard coal storage bin by cutting it in half, adding a fake bottom, and several details. Prototype and model photos included.

N Scale FP45-to-F45 Conversion

The author took a AHM FP45 model, shortened the model, added and removed details, and converted it into the first F45 BN unit acquired after the merger with the GN. Includes model and prototype photos, scale drawings, and some construction details.

Chessie System Classic: Quinnimont

This C&O depot-like structure is actually recognized by the railroad as a yard office in West Virginia. Prototype photos and scale drawings of the structure accompany the article. Includes one interior photo.

The Light at Thatcher's Inlet

The lighthouse at Mystic Seaport, CT serves as the role-model for the structure built by the authors. Information about how it was built, along with scale drawings and a prototype photo, are included.

Kitbashed Wheel and Hoist Car

Using an outside-braced wood boxcar, the author created this unique M.O.W. car with detailed hoist. Includes photos of the finished model.

Kitbashed Tunnel Motor

The author took several kits and shells to build this Danville, Tidewater & Carolina SD45T-2 "tunnel motor" engine. Includes model photos.

A Modular Switchback Trackplan

A trackplan designed for HO-scale, could be built onto three two to two-and-a-half foot wide tables measuring no more than eight-and-a-half feet in length. It represents steep grades that run up into a mountain from a town below. Great for shays.

Dyeing Sawdust

The article describes how to take plain sawdust (a popular old method of creating cheap ground cover) and coloring it to suit your needs.

NKP 451-500 Series Bay Window Caboose

Many prototype photos (including one interior photo) and scale drawings accompany this brief article.

Basics of Steam: External Details Part 5

Covers the lifting injection system, the air compressor system, and the Elesco feedwater heater system. Includes lots of close-up photos of prototype engines.