Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | 3/16 'S'cale Railroading 1991-12/01
Articles Listing

Here Comes The 7th Annual Sn3 Symposium

Preliminary information about the Sn3 Symposium in San Diego, CA in February 1992.

BenchTest

Reviewed are Realistic Cedar Shingles by Sierra Scale Models, Northwoods Green Trees by Timberline Designs, the C&S Jefferson Depot kit by P-B-L, Flatcar Loads by Stewart Locomotive Works, S Scale Rule by the Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association, Lionel Hobbyist Advertisements by Lionel Trains, and the PRR 2-10-0 by Omnicon Scale Models (reviewed by Dick Karnes).

The G&W/Pacific Rail Shops ACF Center Flow Hopper Car

The author describes the kit and the issues he noted as he built three of them. The article contains several model photos, and plenty of close-up prototype photos to aid the modeler.

Heavyweight Passenger Cars From Spliced Flyer Combines Part 3

This installment concludes the series by building the underbody and interior detailing, lighting, painting, and lettering.

West Side Lumber Co. Circa 1940

The 15'x21' layout is set in the late 1930s-early 1940s, and is loosely based on the WSLCo prototype. Includes a couple of photos of the layout, including a full-page one of the trestle bridge, and a track plan.

West Side Lumber Co. Circa 1960

The layout measures 20'x2' and is set in 1960, and is based on a fictitious version of the WSLCo. Includes a couple of photos and the track plan.

A Simple Dual-Gauge Turnout

Adding a standard-gauge spur to an existing Sn3 2'x8' diorama allowed the author to show the difference between standard-gauge and narrow-gauge. This article is about how he constructed the turnout for that spur.

Trackwork Detailing Part 1

The series starts with an article about how to make Delrin ties of flextrack more realistic-looking. Includes step-by-step instructions with accompanying photos.

Notable Models at Narrow Gauge Northwest

A photo essay of the interesting S-scale models found at the show in Seattle in August 1991.

Starters Part 4

This installment covers the S-scale versions of the National Type B, Buckeye six-wheel, and roller bearing trucks. Includes sample photos of each.

Scenery Techniques

Using colored feather down as vegetation that actually moves with the surrounding breezes.

Possibilities

Small plastic manufacturing companies could be turned into producing model railroad products, if we provide them with the necessary data; the company doesn't have to be a pure model railroading-only company.

Superdetailing The American Models Bay-Window Caboose

The AM model is generic enough to turn into a model specific for several railroads with a bit of effort. Described are the Erie-Lackawanna, Delaware & Hudson, and Conrail versions, with both model and prototype photos.