Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Magazine Categories
Locomotives - 2-8-0 Articles

Building a One-of-a-kind 2-8-0

The author modifies a Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 for his freelance layout. Includes many construction photos, with a sidebar on how to paint on a balcony

Building a Sierra Railroad 2-8-0

The author used a standard gauge B.T.S. 2-8-0 kit to build the model he needed for his standard gauge interchange.

Building the Railmaster C-19

The author describes how he builds these kits, providing lots of tips along the way. Includes some construction photos.

Converting An American Flyer 0-8-0 into a 2-8-0

The author describes how he replaced the original A.C. Gilbert motor with a quieter Pittman DC91, and with Nimco gearing. The article contains technical drawings for the modifications to be made.

Gear Replacement S Helper 2-8-0

The author describes how to replace a split/worn gear in this locomotive using a replacement part from NWSL. He also describes how to add weight to the tender, to keep if from derailing on curves that are a bit too tight for the model.

Model of the Month

Two photos of the work Jim did to super-detail the D&RGW 2-8-0 #268.

Monon's 2-8-0 #281

This article describes how Roger Nulton converted a SouthWind Models 2-8-0 into a specific Monon locomotive.

Nevada Copper Belt 2-8-0

This small Consolidation was built for the Nevada railroad in 1911. The article includes one prototype photo and scale drawings, with suggestions for how this model could be built in HO-scale.

Pennsy H10 Consolidation in S

The author takes a non-running 2-8-2 custom-made model and converts it into a 2-8-0 PRR H10. He describes his process and shows several construction photos.

Simon Parent 3D-prints a CNR Class N-3 Consolidation

The author describes how Simon used a Anycubic Photon Mono X 3D-printer to print the superstructure of the engine and the tender, which he placed on top of a modified S-Helper Service 2-8-0 chassis.

Southern Railway Class H-4 Consolidation

Prototype information, drawings, and photos of this locomotive.

The Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines H10s

For a brief period between 1946 and 1950, the P-RSL owned and operated six H10s 2-8-0 engines. This article covers why the engines were used on P-RSL, when they became stoker fired, and why their tenure on the line was short. Includes photos,

What's On Your Workbench?

The author describes the changes he made to a SouthWind Models 2-8-0 which was set up as hi-rail AC, to run using DC.