Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2008-05/06
Articles Listing

Coffee with Don Rosa

The author describes the new layout he is planning on building in some dedicated space. He is an American Flyer collector, as well as an A.C. Gilbert toy collector, so a space for the layout and his collections are planned.

Scale Scene

The author describes the current state of vehicles available to S-scale modelers, and how he and others modify them to look more realistic (such as using HO-scale truck tires for passenger car tires).

The Accurate American Flyer Streamlined Passenger Car

The author compares American Flyer passenger cars, as originally produced by A.C. Gilbert between 1950 and 1964, to their prototype. The article starts off with a history of the development of prototype passenger cars during that time period. It also describes how the cars were made by A.C. Gilbert, which is why most of the passengers cars were too short. Several photos of complete AF trains are included.

2008 NASG Convention Layout Preview

This article covers the following layouts open during the 2008 NASG Convention: Tommy Robichaud's 22'x22' DCC-powered layout that can handle both hi-rail and scale equipment; Dick lannacone DCC-powered layout features AF, hi-rail, and scale equipment.

American Flyer Collector's Column

In this installment the author covers the 5-digit AF reefers.

Quiet Action Caboose

The author describes how he converted his Lionel American Flyer Action Caboose to DC to reduce the noise of the AC motor.