Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | 1:64 Modeling Guide 2010 Fall
Articles Listing

Looking Ahead

Looking into 2011, the editor encourages all to invest in S-scale.

Engineering Department

In trying to assure that your equipment stays on the track, this article covers trackwork, dirt, and center of gravity. Includes an explanation and diagram for the three-point suspension system recommended for cars.

Loads for S Scale Open Top Cars

This article covers the following loads: Chooch Enterprises #7282 "120 Ton Steam Boiler Equipment", Lionel General Motors diesel-driven generator set, Ertl Farmall Super M tractors, Blue Mountain Hobbies coal loads, Steam Depot baled scrap load, and S-Helper Service trailers. Also covered are lumber loads made from ice cream sticks, and pipe loads from plastic drinking straws. Includes photo of all.

Sn3 Box Cars From HO Kits

The author describes converting older MDC box car and reefer kits into good facsimiles of Sn3 box cars. Includes several construction photos.

Eastern Junction

The author mentions the S-scale activities and models at the 2010 Narrow Gauge Convention, and covers the start of a Ohio River & Western locomotive using a Railmaster Exports Sn3 2-8-0 kit. Includes several construction photos.

From the Observation Lounge

A review of the tours, clinics, and all the other usual activities at the 2010 Duluth NASG Convention.