Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gaugian 2011-11/12
Articles Listing

Scale Scene

This is the author's second-to-last column, and he provides his views on the current state of S-scale and what he has learned since he started writing the column.

How I Built the "Christmas Story" House in S

The author visited the house that was featured in the 1983 "A Christmas Story", which is now a museum. He took many photos and used those to create scale drawings, from which he scratchbuilt a model of this house.

Creating a 72-foot Circus Stock Car

The author kitbashed two Scenery Unlimited 40-foot circus stock cars into this model.

S Track Survey Part Five

This installment covers the American S Gauge track system marketed by Classic Trains of California. This track features solid code 172 nickel-silver rail, and the ties are made of ABS plastic with wood grain pattern.

Rio Grande Alco PA-1 #6003 Part II

In this installment the author covers the trucks, finishing the model, and painting and weathering.

Scale Track Systems

Using code 70 or 83 in yards and sidings and code 100 on the main line has been a good choice for S-scalers modeling the transition era. The author continues by reviewing American Models flextrack, Customtrax flextrack, Tomalco flextrack, Shinohara flextrack, S-Helper Service flextrack, and sharing tips on how to work with all of them.

American Flyer Collector's Column

The author continues his series on American Flyer accessories kits.

The Roundhouse

The author describes the techniques he uses to make his American Flyer steam engines perform better.