Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-06
Articles Listing

Building a Garden Railway Part I

The first installment describes why and how the author got started in building a garden railroad. It covers the design of the track plan and the garden (including a list of plants used), and the start of the project.

Kitbashing a GN Boxcab Switcher

The author describes how he built this engine using lots of junk parts and an Atlas WDT switcher.

Modeling L&HR's RS3's

This article describes the history of the Lehigh & Hudson River Railway's RS3s and how to model them using an Atlas engine. Includes prototype and model photos, and a parts list.

Protofile Part 61

This installment covers the Souther Pacific cushion underframe boxcars and how to model them.

Dismal Creek Bridge

The author describes how he scratchbuilt a very basic timber bridge, modeling, with actual sticks and branches, just what the prototype did.

The Ferrellgas Company

This article describes a propane gas distributor in Lane County, Oregon. It has many, then, modern-day photos, drawings of some of the piping, scale drawings of the building and the tanks, site plan, and modeling suggestions.

A Reprise for Weeds

The author stumbled on some fiber intended for use in aquarium filters, and discovered a great way to model light, airy brushes.

Craig Goodwin's Commerce City Industrial Loop

A group of guys built a layout that features a modern-day, busy industrial scene built into a garage, while still allowing access to the car.

Build Two Small NATX Tank Cars Part I

The author describes how he built set of 4,000-gallon tank cars. This first installment describes how he built a two-dome tank car. Includes detail diagrams, construction photos, and prototype photos.