Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2004-03/04
Articles Listing

Scale Scene Part II

The author continues by completing the construction of the CB&Q caboose based on an American Model model. He used HO-scale trucks.

Light Up Vehicles For More Fun

The author describes how he strips down a Racing Champions car, redecorates it, and installs fiber optics to simulate headlights.

Award-winning Model Inspired by Boyhood Memories

The author super-details an S-Helper Service SW1 for the Illinois Central, including adding the hood-mounted marker lights.

Build a Bowstring Truss Bridge

The author scratchbuilds the bridge, purely for cosmetic purposes, retrofitting it to his existing layout. Includes photos and drawings.

Layout Billboards

Three colored examples that could be used to make billboards.

A 1950s-style AF Layout

The author describes how he got to building the layout he has, which measures 12'x8'. Includes one photo and a track plan.

Freelanced S Scale Cars as Gilbert Might Have Made Them

The author describes various cars he has kitbashed: 32-wheel PRR depressed-center flat car, a Doodlebug, a PRR E-6 Atlantic, a smoking caboose, and R-50B express box car.

Converting AF Flat Cars to Scale

The author describes how he found and converted several A.F. flat cars into scale models. Includes photos of some of the under-construction and completed models.

American Flyer Collector's Column

This column answers a number of questions, covering the A.F. #20340, Billboard Whistles, ATSF freight set, #21115, and more.

The Roundhouse

This column only lists an index of all the A.F. topics covered in this column over the years.

Highlights of the 2003 Fall S Fest in St. Louis

Coffee With Bob Wilson

The author introduces himself, and his scale 27'x35' layout.