Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Scale Resource 2020-10/11
Articles Listing

Bill Morrison's Morrison-Mathews Railroad

Bill is rebuilding a new layout after the previous one was destroyed by a California fire. The layout is still under construction, but the article includes many photos and a track plan.

Building a Trackside Shed

The author describes how he built this Motrak Models' kit and added many details to it. Includes several construction photos.

Baldwin Babyface (BLW DR-4-4-1500 A-unit CNJ)

The author describes how he designed this locomotive in a CAD program (OpenSCAD), sliced up the model so that it could be printed with a 3D printer, and how to account for issues when the model is sized up or down for different scales. After printing the model, he describes the additional parts that are needed to create a completed model. Includes screen captures of the designs and photos of the printed shell.

Home Made Ground Signals and Searchlight Signals in S Scale

The author made functional signals lights out of Kadee HO-scale coupler pockets. Includes diagrams and photos.

Farm Factor Figures

The author reviews and prepares 3D-printed figures made by Farm Factor 3D. Includes photos of the finished models. The company also sells cows in various poses.

What's On Your Workbench?

Using a 3D-printed shell, and other parts for the running gear, the author shows progress on his unique S-scale model.