Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2009-05/06
Articles Listing

Coffee With Doug Peck

The author describes his basement set-up which includes two finished rooms housing his model railroad and his collection. As a retailer, he dismisses the doomed forecast about the hobby in general and S in particular. He started Port Lines Hobbies in the late 1980s, was a full-time school teacher, and now runs the retail store full-time since retiring.

Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Ragg's...to Riches Telluride Brunswick Saloon, MRC sound decoder, Miniatronics Interior Building Lights.

Scale Scene

The author adds more details to S-Helper Service reefers, and explains what these details are for.

Building S Layout

The author recommends starting small when building a layout, especially if it is your first one.

Creation of the S Hi-rail Saguaro Valley

The author briefly describes his previous two layouts, and then covers his current layout after a move.

A Brief History of American Flyer Pullman Cars

After a history lesson about Pullman the man and his company, this article covers the A.C. Gilbert AF Pullman passenger cars.

Have Train Will Travel

The author describes building modules that are lower than the typical S modules, so that young children can see them. He focused on a "toy train" version of the layout rather than pure scale.

Early 1863 B&O Truss Rod Coach

Scale drawing of car #20 and #21.

American Flyer Collector's Column

The author covers the #24450 American Flyer Trail Blazer Freight set, and the #24470 New York Central Pacemake Freight set. Includes photos of some of the cars in the sets, and of several very rare models.