Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2003-05/06
Articles Listing

It'll Be a Circus

The author introduces the 2003 NASG Convention to be held in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. A real-world circus train will be passing through town at the time of the Convention.

Scale Scene

The author discusses philosophies held by some S-scale modelers, and things he would like to see be manufactured in the scale.

What's the AF Tank Car Based On?

The author traces the roots of the A.C. Gilbert AF tank cars. Includes scaled drawings, and several AF model photos.

An update on the Penn Western

The author details his moves and changes to his layouts over the many years he has been an S-scale modeler. He is currently working on a 29'x45' layout in his basement, which includes a 2'x16' switching layout and a portion devoted to the EBT modeled in Sn3.

D&RGW Class 8-33 0-6-0

James "Rusty" Rustermier of San Jose, California built the S-scale model of D&RGW #51 from brass, silver and 303 stainless steel. The frame was machined from solid brass stock, and the boiler began as a solid round piece, turned down to size, then bored out. Includes one photo of the finished model.

Ontario Midland box car

Oliver Clubine from Brantford, Ontario, Canada, built the S-scale box car featured in a photo from an S-Helper Service outside-braced box car.

The Southwest Central American Flyer Lines

The author describes the construction of his 12'x14' layout, which looks to be a nicely-scenicked AF layout. Includes a track plan, which lists the AF accessories he used on the layout.

American Flyer Collector's Column

The author answers a number of questions he has received about previous columns.

The Roundhouse

This is the first part of two where the author will discuss the A.C. Gilbert AF turret transformer design.