Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2007-09/10
Articles Listing

Coffee with Charlie Bettinger

The author describes his layout, and then shares his philosophy about S-scale and how to continue to grow the scale.

S Product Reviews

The reviews include the Flag Stop Station by Branchline Trains, Chicken Coop by Turner Scale Models, Gantry Crane by Lehigh Valley Models, PRR Passenger Shelter by GCLaser, and Backdrop Scenes by BPH Enterprises

Scale Scene

The author makes the case for scratchbuilding your own turnouts, however, he recommends flextrack for regular track (the cost of handlaying regular track is higher than buying flextrack). He describes how he deals with the different ties, how to make and use track gauges,

Short-proofing a Shinohara #8 Turnout

The author's article provides step-by-step instructions on removing the possibility of shorting at the point rail contact with the stock rails while eliminating the need for jumpers at the hinge points. Includes a photo of the turnout, and how to replace the throwbar.

Flyer Fest West 2007

The author reports on the activities at the eight annual Flyer Fest West held by the Sacramento Valley American Flyer Club May 4-6 in Elk Grove, California.

A Busy Day at Truckee on the S Scale Sierra Northern

A two-page photo, with a brief description, of the yard of the author's layout.

45 Years of S Gaugian Readers' Achievements

Layout descriptions by Bob Kiehl and Jim Roberts.

American Flyer Collector's Column

The author starts a two-part column on A.F. items with the number 625. This installment covers the Shell/Gulf tank cars and the Shell and Gulf Oil Terminal depots.

Restoring American Flyer Steam Locomotives

While building his A.F. collection, the author has gotten into finding "basket cases" that he attempts to restore to running condition. He describes how he does that in this article.