Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2006-09/10
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Coffee with...

The author recalls his times spent at the Gilbert Hall of Science shortly after it opened, and how he befriended many of their employees. He then shares how he returned to the hobby in the 1970s.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Furniture Factory by Clever Brothers, trees by Woodland Scenics, Synchro Sound by Model Rectifier Corp, hydrocal castings by Guts, Gravel & Glory (not S-specific), and Coal Dealer kits by Ridgehill Scale Models.

Scale Scene

The author continues the series on how he adds details to his American Models box cars. This installment covers the roof walk, end steps, end details, and air release rod.

Scale Test Car: A Unique S Model

Some model, and lots of prototype information and photos of this SouthWind Models brass car.

Bringing Life to Your Layout Part 1

The author shares a number of photos and several ideas for making a scene look more lived-in.

A 4-8-8-4 Big Boy Works Sherman Hill

Gawaine Dvorak converted a K-Line 4-8-8-4, which was sold shortened and intended for the O-31 modelers, to S-scale. He describes some of the issues he had. Includes two photo of the final model.

The Short-lived C&EI Two-bay Hopper

The history of this particular A.C. Gilbert model.

Aunt Tillie's House

Half-S scale drawing of all four sides of this two-story home.