Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | 3/16 'S'cale Railroading 1990-04/05
Articles Listing

Starters

The purpose behind modeling standards, and encouragement that modelers should get their standard gauges and documentation from the NASG (S standard-gauge) or the NMRA (Sn3).

BenchTest

This issue covers the Pneumatic Turnout Control System by Del-Aire Products, the Reading covered hopper by Lehigh Valley Models, the stock car kit by Grandt Line Products (an On3 car that is suitable as an S-scale standard-gauge stock car), and Seated People by Steam Depot.

Possibilities

Consider using etching brass to create your own passenger car sides that could be mounted to an American Models car body.

A Broad Gauge Tail on a Narrow Gauge Dog Part 2 of 4

The article continues with history covering 1900 through 1916.

The Auburn Extension of the Rio Grande Southern

This article covers how Bob Hogan got started in Sn3, and his current layout at the time. At the time of the article he had completed a 20'x30' dedicated building for his next layout. Includes many photos of the layout.

A One-car Mixed Train

The author describes how he built a drover's caboose using a Scenery Unlimited open-end combine car. Includes photos and detail drawings, as well as a two-page scale drawing and a parts list.

Building a Southern Pacific AC-11 Cab-forward Part 1

This first installment covers the running gear, bought from S Scale Loco & Supply. Includes detail drawings, model photos, and a parts list.

A Super-detailed Stock Car

The author shows how to take a Grandt Line On3 stock car kit and build it into an S-scale standard-gauge one. The editor built one, too, and his comments are interjected in the article. Includes two completed model photos.

An Executive Pike

Building a small layout that takes up very little space, yet provides switching opportunities, and takes only one 4'x8' sheet of plywood. Includes photos of the layout, cutting diagram, and installation diagrams.