Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | 1:64 Modeling Guide 2011 Spring
Articles Listing

Growing S Scale

The editor opines that the way to grow S-scale is by making products available, and not to rely too heavily on limited-runs.

Engineering Department

Using bridge components from O- or HO-scale works just fine on S-scale, because most are scale-indifferent. A few kits are mentioned in the article. Several model photos of bridges on the author's layout are included.

Improving the Pacific Rail Shops ACF Center-Flow Covered Hopper

The author describes how he modeled the PRS car, which is now sold by Des Plaines Hobbies under their S Scale America brand name, in a more modern version. Includes many model and construction photos.

Improving Kit Built Switches

This article covers how to correct some issues with the Old Pullman, Inc. turnouts, especially if reuse between layouts is desired.

Eastern Junction

The author shares his approach for running SD45 locomotives in a coal train over a hill, with pushers. He also updates the reader on which modeling projects he has been involved in. Includes a photo of the Sn2 Crew modular (Free-mo) layout set up at a recent show.

From the Observation Lounge

The author reports about the February 2011 World's Greatest Hobby Show in Edison, NJ. He observed that more NASG members were needed to man the NASG's booth, and that more S-scale layouts were needed at the show itself.