Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-04
Articles Listing

Rich Sorensen's Wabash Valley R.R.

The 38' by 30' layout spread over four rooms in Rich's basement models the eastern mountains in West Virginia.

Kitbashed Boom Truck

The author converted an Athearn Ford F-850 to a crew cab, which is what he remembers the trucks were like when he drove them. Includes modeling the interior of the truck. There is also a sidebar on additional M.O.W. vehicles the author has kitbashed.

Modeling a CPR Enclosed Water Tower

This article covers the history and the model construction of a western Canada water tower that is of octagonal shape. Includes scale drawings, how to make the roof, and how to make the water spout.

Front of the Layout vignettes No. 21

This installment covers how railcars were kept cool before mechanical refrigerations via ice houses. This first part discusses using natural ice.

What's in Your Corner?

The author built an abandoned branch line track over a creek in the corner of his layout to make effective use of the dead space. Includes a sidebar on the history of the Wilkes-Barre & Hazleton interurban railway.

A Styrene Tender

Bob describes how he built a tender for a steam locomotive that he couldn't buy ready-to-run. Includes many detailed construction photos.

Reweigh Dates on Freight Cars

This article describes how car reweigh information is stated on the freight car, and how often it was done.

The Scenery Clinic Pt. XV

This installment covers how to model water using Mod Podge, and includes building some small trees.

Modeling a C&NW Slug Set Part II

This installment describes how the author built the slug. What is especially interesting is how he made the roof of the model. Includes scale drawings, construction photos, DCC installation, detailing, and painting.