Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | 3/16 'S'cale Railroading 1989-12/01
Articles Listing

Publisher's Message

The publisher introduces this first issue of this new magazine effort.

Narrow Visions

The author introduces himself and tells about how he made his way into modeling in Sn3, and what he plans to accomplish with this column.

9th National Narrow Gauge Convention

The author describes his visit to the convention held in Durango, Colorado in September 1989. Includes info about S manufacturers at the show.

BenchTest

Reviewed are the USRA Double-Sheathed 40-ft. Wooden box car by Funaro & Camerlengo, Scale People and Animals by Scenery Unlimited, 1930s and 1940s Vehicles and Animals and People by Railmaster Exports, K-27 Brass Engravings by Tomalco.

Starters

The author introduces the purpose behind this column (to answer readers' questions), and that the regular author will be Kent Singer.

Pinning... The Art of Holding Things Together

The author describes how he uses pins to reinforce a coupler mounting, brake details, steps, and roofwalk end supports.

Durango Roundhouse Update

This article covers how the Durango Roundhouse is recovering from its fire in February 1989. Includes a couple of photos.

Finishing Touches

This article covers some of the new (in 1990) decals, and how the author decorated the American Models D&RGW GP9 (includes a photo).

Denver, Rio Grande & Southern Railroad

The 12'x18' layout room, intended for an HO-scale layout, was filled with an Sn3 layout after catching the narrow-gauge bug. Includes many photos, a track plan, and a listing of engines found on the layout.

The Coos River Railroad

The fictional, around-the-walls 8-1/2'x12' layout is based on western Pennsylvania. Includes many photos and a track plan.

Multiple-unit Commuter Combine

The author describes how he "kit-bashed" this model of a motorized car. Includes photos, drawings, and a parts list.

Scenery Techniques

The author introduces himself, and as a professional artist, wants to cover scenery techniques in his column.

Detail The Tail

The author describes how to super-detail the back end of an F-unit locomotive, a section that is often overlooked. Includes a photo, drawings, and a parts list.

Wanna Be An Author

What does it take to become an author for this magazine?

Switchstands - That Work!

The author shares the ground throws he has designed for three different layouts in his area, that seem to have stood up to the handling.