Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-10
Articles Listing

Urban Renewal - Interchangeable Buildings for Your Layout

The authors describe how they change a section of the layout by changing out buildings. The idea is to show construction progress, for example, over time, mimicking the real world. The article includes a sidebar on how to make street lights and how to make dirt to fill in the gaps around removable dioramas.

Modeling CNJ F3's

The Central Railroad of New Jersey bought their first F3 A-B-A sets in 1947. The author describes how he modeled these using Stewart engines. He covers how to strip the model off paint, how to super-detail it, and how to paint and letter it. Includes model and several prototype photos.

Trailer Train's TTAX All-purpose Spine Cars

This article describes these cars in great detail. No modeling information is included, but there are lots of photos and many detailed scale drawings, as well as a roster list.

A Small Handcar Shed

This structure is typical, but it is not based on any prototype. It roughly measures 16 by 8 by 10 scale feet (l x w x h). Includes a scale drawing.

Protofile: Modeling a U.S. Leasing Airslide Covered Hopper part 62

This article covers the Rock Island covered hopper, and the author shows how he modeled one starting with a Eastern Car Works Airslide covered hopper kit. Includes model and prototype photos, as well as one drawing.

Southern Pacific's No.22 Combination Depot

This depot was an SP standard. The article shows several locations, and includes a scale drawings of both the interior and the exterior. It even includes a typical track plan.

The Lowville & Beaver River R.R. Part 1

The first installment starts off researching the prototype of this railroad that starts in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. The article includes prototype photos, area track arrangements, and possible layout track plans.

You've Never Heard it So Good Part 1

In this article the author describes how to build a scenic sound system. It includes a parts list, and many diagrams.

A Simple M.O.W. Boxcar

The author converted a LaBelle Woodworking Pacific Coast Ry. boxcar kit into a D&RG m.o.w. car. Includes a model photo and a scale drawing.

Irv Athearn - A Man Remembered

The author describes meeting the man and what he has meant to the hobby.