Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2002-01/02
Articles Listing

40 Years Ago

Brief highlights of what happened in S-scale in the 1960s.

What I'd Like to Have in S

The author has a large model train collection, as well as a large AF layout. However, there are still things he would like to see manufactured, so he shares his thoughts on that subject.

The Scale Scene

The author covers the product lines of Sunshine Models, Liberty Models, Mainline Models, Regal Kits, Wisconsin Central, Train Stuff, and how they compare to the products available in 2002.

The Roundhouse

The author covers some of the newer techniques, tools, and materials he is using to repair American Flyer items.

American Flyer Collector's Column

This month's column covers what A.C. Gilbert did in 1954.

Building the New BC&G Part Three

In this installment, the author starts building the Appalachian Mountain scenery on his new layout. He also describes his method of dealing with backdrops (only sky and clouds, thanks to the mountains).

Modifying American Models' Streamlined Passenger Cars

The author describes how he improved the American Models lightweight streamlined passenger cars. He added interior lighting and the improved trucks available from American Models. He also added interior and exterior details and some weight, because those models are made entirely of plastic and so are very light.

Layout evokes 1950s Cleveland

The author built a 6'x12' AF layout, with the intent of slowly converting parts of it to "scale". However, instead he kept the layout as-is, and is building a second 26'x26' around-the-wall layout in S "scale". This article only covers the AF layout.