Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-08
Articles Listing

The Virtual Gilpin

Using software to create a complete layout in whatever scale you desire on your computer. The article has many screenshots, describes the software the author used, and has some prototype photos of the real Gilpin Tramway.

Replacement Grain Hatches

Detailing hatches on covered grain hoppers.

Kitbashing a CN Ingot Car

Building models of the Canadian National 60-foot flat cars which were converted to carry aluminum ingots. Article includes model photos, prototype photos, parts list, detailed diagrams, and description of how the author converted a MDC 60-foot flat car.

Cry Me A River

The authors cover in detail how they made their HO-scale stream (and N-scale harbor) using facial tissue paper and gloss medium liquid. It is an interesting technique with very good results.

Modeling The Jersey Central Lines' Back Track Behemoths Part 1

This article covers many steam locomotives of the CNJ. It contains many prototype photos, and a track diagram of the Wilkes-Barre Mountain area. A sidebar discusses the details of a CNJ Mikado.

Conquering "Schematicophobia"

While not fully understanding electronics, you can still build circuits that are found on the Web. This article covers a circuit that reports a train's presence on track via infrared components, and displayed via LED's on a control panel.

A Simple Roundhouse Detail

Discusses how the author built a turntable track that stores freight car wheel sets. There is a lot of detail in this little project.

Not Quite Buildings

Scratchbuilding retaining walls, culverts, and abutments.

Modeling Two Distinct Central Vermont GP9's

Super-detailing and installing DCC and sound in two GP9's. Article shows many close-up photos, as well as a diagram for a brake cylinder pipe bending jig.

CV = Color Variety

Various prototype photos of the Central Valley locomotives and their various color schemes. Includes a track diagram of the Central Vermont and Grand Trunk.