Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-06
Articles Listing

Souvenirs and Memories

This article describes what the author and his model railroad friends remember of the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania. The article accompanied by photos from his and his friends' layouts depicting the area. The scenes are very detailed and realistic.

Kitbashing a "Fire Duck"

The author describes how he scratchbuilt the amphibious vehicle used by a fire department.

Detailing a Conrail 86-foot Auto Parts Boxcar

Three Walthers boxcars are used to show how the author updated them with crossover platforms, coupler pockets, uncoupling levers, airhoses, brake lines, and replacing the trucks with the correct ones.

Realistic Telegraph Poles

Using Rix green-tinted plastic crossarms, the author shows how he scratchbuilt telegraph poles. Includes the jig used, construction photos, and a prototype photo.

The Scenery Clinic Pt VIII

In this installment, Paul shows how he makes douglas firs.

Metal Working Pt. I

The basic about how to work with metal and some of the tools required.

To The Train Show

This article describes how to build a framework for storing modules in an SUV.

Recreating Wisconsin's Past

This article describes the METRO Model Railroad Club of Port Washington, Wisconsin. The double-decked layout fits inside about 50 feet by 16 feet. Includes lots of photos but no trackplan.

Simple Bridge Railings

The author shows how he built bridge railings using hardware cloth.

A Ride to the Train on the Grand Canyon Railway

Describes the history and current operations of the railroad. Includes several prototype track plans, and several photos. A hypothetical N-scale layout modeling this railroad is described, including a possible trackplan.