Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-10
Articles Listing

The Tuscarora & Keuhn Creek

This layout models the T&KC circa 1939 in a 6 by 10 space. In addition to layout design, the author also discusses his construction method, his structure design philosophy, and how he applied the scenery, all to create a lot of vertical height to the small layout.

Letterbashing

Using computer graphics software, the author created letters for his structure that needed their own custom spacing and had to fit within the structure's design elements. Also covers small shop signs, factory signs, and dealing with specific letters.

When Good Engines Go Bad

Modeling a diesel with opened doors, which means modeling the actual motor (removing the model's mechanics). Includes some prototype photos and many model photos.

Inside the Enginehouse

Most of the article is about the Lackawanna Terminal's Scranton diesel shop, with a sidebar on how to model the structure. Includes model photo.

Modeling the Sugar Beet Industry

This article focuses on the American Crystal Sugar plant in Mason City, Iowa. Includes many prototype photos, a sugar beet processing flow chart, overhead photos and maps of the facilities, and many interior views. A tremendous number of references are also provided.

Quarry Critter

Using a Funaro & Camerlengo Plymouth switcher, the author built a static model of a quarry critter.

Kitbashing a PFE R-40-2-18 Reefer

In addition to explaining what all the numbers in the car's model number mean, the author describes how he modeled this car. Includes model and prototype photos, and lots of references.

Modeling a Cabbage Patch

Using all parts of the Busch cabbage plant kits, the author describes how he modeled them without breaking the bank.

Metal Working V

This installment (the last one) covers a basic milling machine and how to work with it.

Front of the Layout Vignettes No.16

This article is part 3 of the farm implements, manufacturers, and dealers of the early 20th Century.