Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2004-11/12
Articles Listing

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are American Models' 3-bay offset hoppers, AM's Track Crossing & Uncoupler, Alleyway Background Kits by Downtown Deco, Ore Car Load by Blue Mountain Hobbies, Walthers Tomaso's Market (HO-scale), Insta-Fence by Bar Mills

Scale Scene

The author takes a look at mechanisms in Bachmann On30 locomotives that could be used to scratchbuild S-scale locomotives, and how he was NOT successful in converting an 0-4-0.

Coffee With Ted Hamler

The author describes his modeling history and his current layout and display shelves.

Accessorize Your Christmas Layout

The author describes his L-shaped layout with four loops of AF track. Includes two photos and a track plan.

Once Upon a Snowy Christmas

Brief notes by the layout builders of their home or Christmas-only layouts: Bill Rodgers, Gawaine Dvorak, David Schilling, Mark Edwards, Dave Greek, and Debbie Sorochman. Each providing photos of their layout.

Highlights from a memorable railroad: Dave Jasper's New England Central

The author describes two scenes on Dave Jasper's layout before it is demolished.

How I Built a New Haven Covered Gon

The author describes how he cut up a Lionel O-scale gondola to build this S-scale covered car. Includes photos and diagrams.

American Flyer Collector's Column

The author answers questions about the Post cereal boxes used for the 1959 Gilbert Frontiersman promotion, #807 Rio Grande "Cookie Box" box car, and French instructions for A.F. products.

Building an S Layout on a Budget Part Two

In this installment, the author covers how he laid American Flyer sectional track, which subroadbed he used, building lift-out sections, bus wiring, and transformers.