Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-04
Articles Listing

All Switchers Look Alike

Most EMD switchers showed little changes in over 30 years.

The Two-faced Doodlebug

The author describes how he modified a Bachmann Doodlebug for bi-directional service (cabs on either end of the engine), modeled after the ones used by the Erie. Includes model and prototype photos.

Modeling a Conrail Fuel Truck

A modern locomotive service truck built from a Bolley's GMC Topkick tanker. Many close-up detail photos.

Visiting Larry Wright's Beaver Valley & Pennsylvania RR

The layout measures 35' by 55' in an around-the-walls style in Larry's basement. It is set in 1936 and features aspects of the Ma & Pa railroad if it had made it to western Pennsylvania. Includes many photos and a trackplan.

Wetland Detailing

The author describes the methods and materials he uses to add life to lowlands, such as trees, fish, weeds, and several miscellaneous man-made details.

The Stonega Branch Pt II

This installment covers installing DCC, wiring the railroad, using DCC for turnout control with Digitrax' DS64, and some more scenery work. The last part of the article covers the fifth day of construction and the fact that the layout is used in shows.

Scratchbuilding Freight Cars

The article covers how the author built a commissary car, but it covers a lot of information about why you might want to scratchbuilt your own freight car and what the general steps might be.

Modeling the State Belt R.R.

Essential Freight Cars 37

This installment covers the B&O's M-26 series box cars, of which there were 13,000. Includes many prototype photos, production data, and how to model it in HO-scale.