Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2002-09/10
Articles Listing

Through the Decades

This installment covers the S-scale events from 1978 through 1983.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the DCC and Power Packs by MRC, Maxx Traxx by QSI, Operating Crossing Gate (HO-scale) by Walthers, and Model Road Building Material by Realroad System.

Scale Scene

The author describes the differences between open frog and closed frog turnouts, the anatomy of a turnout, what is available in S-scale, and building your own turnouts.

'Cincinnati in Motion' Highlights 2002 S Spree

The author covers the 2002 S Spree show, which includes a couple of photos.

Let's Revisit the Updated Santa Fe & Western

The author provides a brief history of his 20'x22' layout, and the changes that he has made since the 1997 article about his layout. Includes a couple of photos and a roster of his locomotives.

Page From the Past

Two pages of photos and brief descriptions of older S-scale freight cars.

Opinions?

Comments sent in by subscribers of the magazine about how they feel about S-scale and about the magazine.

The Pennsylvania Railroad's B1

The author describes how he scratchbuilt this model. Includes a few prototype and model photos, and a brief prototype history of the engine.

Monon Route The Hoosier Line: Indiana's Railroad

A brief introduction to the author's second layout, which has been demolished due to a move. Includes a couple of photos.

Kitbashing 'Big John' from an American Models PS-2

The author built his model from two AM PS-2 models. Includes a prototype and model photo, a scaled drawing, and a bit of prototype information.

American Flyer Collector's Column

This column answers a number of AF-related questions from subscribers.

The Roundhouse

Using inexpensive digital recording devices to add sound to our layout. Several examples are detailed.