Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2005-05/06
Articles Listing

Coffee with Tom Robinson

The author describes his 13'x16' AF layout, a 5'x18' portable S-MOD modular layout,

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the O-scale Atlas Turntable, the S-Helper Service Kadee-compatible coupler, the M-TEC Bucket Loader,

Scale Scene

The author converts a Bachmann On30 tank car into a freelanced S-scale model, but the article is mostly about converting Bachmann trucks for use in S.

How I Created a Coil Car for my S Scale Layout

Inspired by a PRR G41 coil car, the author build a model of this car using an American Models underframe. He also describes how he made the coil loads. Includes several photos of the model and one Conrail prototype photo.

How to Make Trailer/Container Racks for Flat Cars

The author shares his method for holding down loads to flat cars, while still being able to remove the loads.

Thief River Falls & Minnetonka RR

A description of this railroad, and an example track plan to fit an S-scale layout in a spare room.

The Ma & Pa: An Inspirational Prototype for Modelers

A bit of history on the railroad, and scaled drawings of the Maryland & Pennsylvania 2-8-0 #26.

Ma & Pa Flat Car #120

The author describes how he built this B.T.S. kit.

S Scale Industrial Building Projects Part I

The author uses Pine Canyon's shallow-relief structures to create an industrial scene.

American Flyer Collector's Column

The author covers these topics: the resolution of complaints about the 1947 production; a possible explanation as to why so little information is available on Gilbert's SP sets in 1954; the boxing of #30, #31, and #32 figure sets in 1949.

S Operating Tips

The author shares some tips on how to make your equipment last longer.