Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2005-11/12
Articles Listing

Coffee with Dave Blum

The author shares how he is building an addition to his house to build and house his 18x40 layout (hi-rail). He also briefly touches upon getting young children involved in the hobby and the supposed rift between "scalers" and "hi-railers".

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the River Raisin Pioneer Zephyr and the Flying Yankee, COSG four-bay hopper by American Models, CVSG tank car by American Models, Randsburg Barbershop by Paper Creek Model Works, and Quick Boxes by King Mill Enterprises.

Union Pacific: The Grinch that Stole Christmas

The author shares comments he received from Don Thompson (S-Helper Service) of the possible legal ramifications by the accusations the Union Pacific RR has launched against model railroad manufacturers.

Scale Scene

In this article the author describes the bridge kits produced by Hunterline.

Making S-S-S-Scenery Using Woodland Scenics Products Part II

Using the various scenery kits available from Woodland Scenics, in this installment the author paints the scenery base, applies scenery base texture, adds details, and installs trees. Includes several photos.

American Flyer Under the Tree

For two months out of the year, Tim Price sets up his American Flyer train set layout on a ping-pong table for the family to enjoy during the Christmas time period. John Murray's American Flyer layout measures 24'x13' with a 4'x6' extension consisting of several loops for simple and reliable running, which family and friends enjoy.

A Layout for the Kids

Each year the author sets up the American Flyer layout in the livingroom on a 5'x12' platform with a 4' extension. Friends of his children would come over during the Christmas period to play with the layout.

Modeling the Shasta Daylight Part Two

In this installment the author covers underbody details, external details, dealing with the triple-unit diner, and the parlor/observation car (the author's most difficult part of the project).

Box Car Conversions Part 2

The author continues the project of converting S-Helper Service box cars into unique models, which in this installment covers the Wabash door-and-a-half box car.

Build Western Pacific's Bay Window Wood Caboose

After explaining the history of the prototype caboose, the author used photos and plans (from Mainline Modeler magazine) to scratchbuild the car out of styrene. It has a fully-detailed interior. Includes photos of the completed model.

Highlights from Altoona NASG Convention

The 2005 NASG Convention was held in Altoona, PA. This two-page article has lots of photos of people at the show, a listing of the winners of the contests, and a brief description of which vendors were at the show and the NASG awards handed out.

American Flyer Collector's Column

This installment is a question-and-answering column covering various topics.