Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1977-08
Articles Listing

Shay

A summary of imported brass Shays in HO narrow and standard gauge with photographic studies of typical representatives of the sidewinder breed of steam locomotives.

Gilpin & Blackhawk

A 33.5 by 13.5 foot layout by Glen Brazelton features high trestle bridges, large mountains, and nice structures. The layout was constructed by club members.

Steam Country

Photo essay of steam locomotives set in the 1940s of the Chicago & Illinois Midland. Many close-ups of scenic details as locomotive come through the layout.

Barrett's Mill

This article contains scale drawings, and close-up and diorama photos of C.E. Barrett's mill in Smethport, PA. The article describes how the author did the research, constructed the walls, applied aging and weathering, and discusses interior bracing, the foundation, the trim, and roofing.

O-M Rio Grande's Rotary Plow Part 2

The Denver & Rio Grande rotary plow, O-M, is basically a boxcar with a locomotive stuffed inside. This last installment covers the tender and auxiliary water car. The article contains prototype photos, scale drawings, weathering drawings, and close-up detail photos of the prototype.

Narrow-gauge Rotary

Rotary plow model on the author's Pelican Bay Railway & Navigation Company layout. The model was made from an Athearn rotary blade and a Roundhouse side-door caboose body.

HOn30" Long-wheelbase Trucks

Using European HOn30 arch bars for two-foot gauge lines of Maine.

SWAC/2 Part 1

This article covers the design and construction of walk-around throttles. The design centers around the fact that only two or three wires are needed to connect to the layout, which means standard headphone plugs and wires can be used. Article includes the schematic, construction photos, printed circuit board layout, and parts list.