Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2011-01/02
Articles Listing

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Flexible Stone Walls by Chooch Enterprises, the Yard Office kit by Cibolo Crossing, the S Scale Signals by N.J. International, Trees by Woodland Scenics, and Hi-Rail Wooden Ties by Jim Lyle's Toy Trains.

Scale Scene

The author describes building the two Sidetrack Laser special-run kits, the "Certified Truck Scale" and the "Howard S Craftsman" house kits.

In Memoriam Bruce Manson

Bruce was the long-time editor of the Train Collector's Association Quarterly.

S Fest West 2010 - The First in Southern California

Flyer Fest West had always been held in northern California, but starting with this year's show, the Southern California S Gaugers Club have decided to also organize the show in a rotational basis. However, because of this, the show is called the S Fest West. This article is a review of what happened at the show.

American Flyer Collector's Column

Covers the question about the wattage rating of the #22034 transformer, the validity of #24127, how the load was fastened to a #24578, and the author asks for help from his readers.

The P&J Railroad

This L-shaped layout measures 23'x21', and uses hi-rail GarGraves track. The articles includes several photos of the layout and a track plan.

Building S Layout

Building a smaller layout may require running shorter equipment. Tips on keeping equipment from rolling away. Adding figures to equipment, and what direction the engineer should be facing in steam and diesel locomotives.

The Roundhouse

Information about fixing smoke units in some A.F. steam engines.

S Track Survey Part Two

The author advises against buying/using rusted American Flyer original track, checking the gauge of track you do use, and how to maintain turnouts. He also covers the current crop of Lionel AF track, and the GarGraves track system.