Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-12
Articles Listing

The Buffalo Creek & Gauley R.R.

A beautiful rendition of the standard gauge shortline in West Virginia. It still used steam in the early 1960s. Includes layout photos, track plan, and structure sketches done by the author to capture the flavor of a structure before building it. Includes information about the BC&G today.

Narrow Gauge Track Cleaner

The author took an N-scale Life-Like GP18 diesel frame work and build a HOn3 self-propelled track cleaner. Detailed discussion and photographs describe how the wheels were adjusted to gauge, how the trucks were modified, and how the cleaner was installed. Finally, the car body was made to look like a doodlebug.

Kitbashing a Freelanced Combine

The author converted a MDC old-time passenger car into a pre-WW1 combine for the author's CP-based layout.

What's the Rush?

The article covers ideas the author has implemented on his layout to make operating sessions last longer and be more fun, even though the layout may be small. He discusses two-person crews, having operators create their switch lists, developing traffic and schedules, implementing switch locks, manual uncoupling, slowing down the fast clock, enforcing top speeds via DCC decoders, and adding sound.

Modeling a CP Rail RS-23

The author used resin kits to build the models. Includes prototype and model photos, close-up detail construction photos, and a parts list.

The General Store at Crowl, Pennsylvania

The author describes his visit to the general grocery store that sat right at the PRR track, visiting with the current owner reminiscing what it was like back in the day. Includes old and new photos.

Scratchbuilding a Shallow-relief Model Based on the Crowl Store

The author took the photos taken by Robert Mohowski (shown in the article in this same issue) and built this shallow structure. Includes model and prototype photos, scale drawings, a parts list, and detailed information on how to build the more complex parts, such as the curve window tops.

Working with Plaster Part I

This introductory article covers the various types of plasters available, how to create your own molds, and how to cast with plaster.

The Slippery Slope: Modeling Two WP Covered Hoppers

The author converted the Athearn 55-foot ACF Centerflow WP hopper cars from 4 bays to 3, replaced grab irons and ladder rungs, and added roof hatches. Painting and weathering completed the project. The WP covered hopper roster is given, as well as a parts list. Includes prototype and model photos.