Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | 3/16 'S'cale Railroading 1992-02/03
Articles Listing

BenchTest

Reviewed are the Colorado & Southern Narrow-Gauge Gondola Kit by Overland Models, the USRA Light Pacific by Overland, and the D&RGW Baggage Car by Star Models.

D&RGW Narrow-Gauge Stock Cars

This article provides the extensive historical research the author has done on these cars. Drawings of the various lettering schemes are includes, as well as several prototype photos. The article concludes by briefly listing the S-scale models that are available to model these cars.

New York Central Multiple-Unit Cars From Commercial Components

The author describes how he created several types of NYC MU commuter cars using American Models coaches. Includes two model photos, one showing the power drive.

Build A Standard-Gauge Auxiliary Water/Crane-Tender Car Part 1

A pure scratchbuilding article, this installment starts with the construction of a flat car base. A details parts list is included, as well as scaled drawings and construction diagrams.

The Spiral Hill Railroad

An interview with the well-known S-scale modeler. Included are a track plan of his layout, and many photos of his layout and his steam engines.

PBL Locomotive Paint

The author shares how he uses Floquil and an airbrush to paint the P-B-L Sn3 brass locomotives.

Trackwork Detailing Part 2

This installment covers rail lengths, rail and turnout details, turnout dimensions for various frog angles, and lots of close-up prototype photos.

Splice Bar Alternatives

How to simulate splice bars, rail joiners, and how to create that clickety-clack sound.

S Roots

This article covers the history of Cleveland Model & Supply.

Starters

The author discusses the pros and cons of having your layout up much higher so that you are more looking into the scenes, rather than over the layout.

Possibilities

What S needs is a distributor, to help cut down on the amount of time cottage industry manufacturers have to spend on "administrivia".

The Sacramento Improbabillium Mine

A slide by Bob Werre leads the author to go visit and interview Wayne Lyndon, owner of the Whistle Stop Hobbies in Sacramento, California. The S-scale mine is based on the Ophir Tram House.

Scenery Techniques

Information about how to turn "Scotch-Brite" #220 Heavy Duty Scour Pads into S-scale vines.