Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-05
Articles Listing

Glory Days on the Rio Grande Southern

After a brief history of the RGS, the author describes his 60+ years in the hobby and how the construction of the layout emerged by combining the skills of two people. Includes many layout photos, and a track diagram of the RGS' area.

Detailing a Milwaukee Road 65-foot Mill Gondola

The author describes how he detailed an Athearn gondola. Includes a prototype photo, and a description of how to adjust the bolsters to support the Micro-Trains or Fox Valley Models trucks.

Repowering an Alco Models NYC T-motor

This article describes how to convert a 1974 Alco Models locomotive to run much better using the Hollywood Foundry BullAnt drives. Includes prototype photos, and model construction photos and diagrams.

The Scenery Clinic Pt VII

This installment covers how to model water using Magic Water®. Paul shows how he creates the illusion of fast-flowing water by painting white foam around rocks.

Building the Ellisville Elevator

In this installment the author actually builds the model. Construction photos accompany the article. There are also scale drawings included, as well as a sidebar on the inner workings of a grain elevator.

Lightweight Modules

Using Gatorboard for the module surface and PVC pipe for legs, the author managed to save some weight from both straight and corner modules. Some specialty tools are required to make the whole thing work. How he deals with wires and foldable legs are also included.

The 2010 Nüremburg Toy Fair

The author reports on what he saw at the annual show that is of interest to model railroaders.

Humidors and "Fumidors"

The never-ending quest for preserving paints and glues is discussed with the author providing the solutions he has found, including storing paints in a unused dishwasher machine.

Kitbashing a Erie-Lackawanna Caboose

The author takes an Athearn bay-window caboose to create a caboose for the EL.

Tools: Cheaper by the Dozen

Think outside the box to find some really cheap, even free, tools.

Front of the Layout Vignettes No. 13

This installment covers coal yards. Includes a sidebar on the unloading trestle.