Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-01
Articles Listing

Southeast Division of the Milwaukee Road

A large, around the wall layout with several peninsulas for modeled industries in a 25 x 35 foot basement. The author writes about how he got into the hobby, why he models what he does, and describes the construction of the layout, his motive power, and operations.

Building Burnsville Jct.'s Service Platform

The author describes how he built this platform used to service engines. Includes materials list, and prototype and model photos.

The Scenery Clinic Pt. XII

This installment covers how the author built rocky cliffs using plaster castings.

Building a Fire Station

Prototype photos of various small-town fire stations accompany this article that describes the construction of this 40 x 26 foot, 27 foot tall building. A materials list is also included.

Designing a Hoist House Part 1

Initially the author intended to just build a basic "box" to represent a hoist house, but upon further research decided to fully model one, including an interior. Many prototype photos (mostly of the interior) are included in the article. This installment focuses on the prototype information for such a structure.

Refining Your Goals

This article is about Robert Hoffman and his desire to change the area he wanted to model. There isn't much information about Robert's layout in the article, but it describes some unique issues he dealt with, such as being able to have operations in the dark.

Two Kitbashed Cabooses

A description of how Stan Rydarowicz built two Chicago & Western Indiana cabooses. A prototype and model photo is provided for each of the two cars. The project was started with an Athearn "blue box" caboose.

Handling Small Parts

Using a toothpick and double-sided tape to make a small parts pick-up tool.

Detailing a Chevy Farm Truck

The author writes about how he super-detailed an Alloy Forms 1956 Chevy truck.

More On Walls

How you build your structure's walls depends on whether or not their interior will be visible. Includes a discussion on how to strategically light the interior of the building.

Front of the Layout Vignettes No.19

This installment covers more country elevators.