Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2016-12
Articles Listing

Modeling City Alleyways

The author describes how he modeled an alleyway at the backs of businesses. Also covers making the street surface, adding foundations to existing buildings, and making electricity poles with wiring. Includes many photos and a parts list. There is also a sidebar on how to make street lamp shades.

CP Rail 1929-built Steel Boxcars

The development and history of this 40-foot car, of which there were 7,500, with some lasting into the 1970s. Includes many prototype photos.

Scratchbuilding a Stone Roundhouse

The author describes his method for simulating brick walls, especially dealing with the curved front and back walls. After creating the design, the article continues with the actual construction steps. Several construction photos are included.

Non-flicker Lighting for Passenger Cars

After setting up the requirements for their lighting system, the author set out to design, build, and test the components. The result is a design can be adjusted for each individual passenger car, is economical, and is truly flicker-free. Includes a parts list, and how to wire up a passenger car truck for electrical pick-up.

Tool Shed

The author details how he built this 9'x17' building on a raised platform.