Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | 1:64 Modeling Guide 2008 Fall
Articles Listing

Book Review

Reviews "Moving Mail and Express by Rail" by Edward M. DeRouin.

Engineering Department

This column continues the discussion of how to wire a turnout.

Applying decals Standard Refrigerator Cars Pt 2

This installment continues from the July/August, 2007 issue of this magazine. It discusses how to apply decals, dealing with lettering the ends of the car, and has accompanying photos of the steps. A materials list is also included.

Weathering Freight Cars With an Airbrush and Colored Pencil

This article describes the complete steps the author takes to weather his freight cars. It covers the tools and supplies he uses and recommends. After discussing a few sources to use for prototype reference photos, the remainder of this article describes his steps.

Building a Urethane PRR GRa-class Gondola Kit

Bill describes how to built this kit, but not necessarily using all the kit's parts. Includes discussion on how to paint the model and several construction and final photos.