Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-02
Articles Listing

John Elwood's HO Empire

A beautifully-scenicked layout that measures 12' x 16'. It models the Olympic & Puget Sound Rwy. The layout features many Selios structures.

Modeling a PRR Alco RS-3

The author describes how he built this model from a Stewart Hobbies kit, including assembly and painting. There are many construction photos.

Modeling with Air

This is an interesting article about allowing space between the back drop and the three-dimensional layout to create the illusion of distance.

Front of the Layout Vignettes No. 10

This installment covers small businesses and lumber yards. It includes a map of Pierce, Nebraska.

NNGC Preview: The Layouts of St. Louis Part I

This article describes some of the layouts available for tours in St. Louis.

More on Fixtures

Several different jigs are described, e.g. flat car stake pockets drilling jig.

A Tortoise Switch Machine for Crossovers

This article describes the mechanical parts needed to be able to control the two turnouts of a crossover using only one Tortoise.

Kitbashing the Walthers N Scale Truss Bridge

Using the Walthers double-track truss bridge, the author built in three different ways, depending on the amount of time one desires to invest in the project. Includes constructions details.

The Scenery Clinic Part IV

This installment covers how to model a cut bank.

Modeling a C&O Twelve-panel Side PS-1 Boxcar

The author used an Intermountain kit to build this model. Includes prototype and model photos, including construction close-ups. The article has a sidebar on how to model rivets using the Archer Fine Transfers, which are decal-like sheets that allow modeling of straight rows of rivets.

A Portable Locomotive Wheel Cleaning Jig

An easy-to-build tool for cleaning wheels while at a show. Includes step-by-step construction photos.