Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-10
Articles Listing

The New Numark Valley

The author visits Bill Kupiec's layout. An article about Bill's previous layout appeared in the September 2001 issue of RMC. Bill moved and his new covers 15 by 42 feet. The freelanced, almost completed layout is modeled after railroads that moved anthracite from eastern Pennsylvania to New York City and New Jersey.

Salt Weathering a Tin Roof

The author shows how he was able to simulate a tin roof on a boxcar. The trick is to use sea salt for the effect.

An On30 Docksider

This article describes how the author used a Bachmann 2-4-4T Forney to create a 0-4-0 Docksider. Includes construction photos, how to convert the engine to DCC, and how to detail it.

Spanning the Bear River

Dick built a very close match to this 812-foot long bridge that sits at 190 feet above the water of the Nevada County Railroad. Many construction photos and drawings are included with the article, as well as a prototype photo.

Notes on Airbrushing

Covers which airbrushes are available, the advantages of using a CO2 tank, using a paint booth, ventilation, cleaning the airbrush, and preparing the paint and model for painting.

Adventures in Free-mo

How Free-mo modules are constructed.

Erie's 28th St. Freighthouse

This impressive model of the 400-foot long building was built from 6 Walthers REA Transfer building kits. Includes prototype, model, and construction photos, and a parts list.

The Good News Chapel Car

A freelance car that came out of a desire to have equipment on a new outdoor layout, but with budgetary restrictions. It was scratchbuilt following plans of a HOn3 wooden kit.

Things to Do Before Supper

The author describes various small things he does before he is called to the dinner table.

Fire Protection for Open Deck Bridges

Describes how the railroad fight fires in various open deck bridges.