Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-03
Articles Listing

The Team Track

Observations about the team track.

A Visit to Ken Lawrence's Westchester Northern

A J-shaped shelf freelanced layout in an apartment. It features a suburban New York electric commuter line. The layout is very thin, but with the scenery it looks much bigger. A track plan is included.

Kitbashing an L&N 60-ton Rebuilt Hopper

Like the prototype, the author took a Athearn 50-ton hopper and converted it to this model. Includes cutting diagrams and materials list.

NJ Transit's New ALP-46

Describes the new 7,100hp, 100-mph commuter train built in Kassel, Germany. Includes scale diagrams, lots of close-ups detail photos, including the interior cab.

More Workbench Ideas

The author describes the tool carousel he built to keep his modeling tools nearby without taking up a lot of desk space.

A Trio of N Scale Switchers

The author describes how he painted and detailed three Life-Like SW9 models. Includes model and prototype photos, and materials lists.

Scratchbuilding Skei Coal & Salt Co.

A modern building that serves the local government with salt for heavy winter days. Includes model and prototype photos, and scale drawings.

Mike Culham's Great Central Railway

This is an L-shaped 32-foot long layout that measures only 30 inches wide. It offers lots of switching.

Got Milk Cars?

Parts list and constructor photos accompany this article on how to scratchbuild three of these cars.

Movable Railroad Bridges of Chicago Pt. 1

This installment covers swing bridges. It includes many prototype photos and scale drawings.