Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2011-05/06
Articles Listing

Scale Scene

The author describes how he replaced the trucks of the Miller S4 model from the 1940s. Includes construction photos.

How I Built the Record-setting New York Central #999

The author describes how he scratchbuilt this locomotive. Includes two photos.

Building LayoutS

This last installment covers painting or apply different decals to cars, thoughts on kitbashing or scratchbuilding equipment and structures, and the variety of materials that are available today.

The Lewisburg & Buffalo Valley Railroad

This prototype railroad was narrow-gauge (42"), but the proposed track plan is for a standard-gauge version. Includes the track plan, and suggestions for how to build it.

Build a Prototype Pulpwood Car

The author describes how he scratchbuilt this model and the issues he had to deal with. Includes some construction photos, two prototype photos, scale drawings, and a sidebar on how loading and unloading of these cars took place.

S Track Survey Part Four

This article reviews what is available in S-scale track from S-Helper Service, how to mate it with traditional American Flyer track, some negatives about the track system, and a parts list of the track pieces in their product line.

The Roundhouse

How to install and operate the #761 Semaphore.

American Flyer Collector's Column

This column covers the AF #740 and #742 handcars, and the various rolling stock that came with figures inside.