Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | 3/16 'S'cale Railroading 1992-06/07
Articles Listing

BenchTest

Covered are the narrow-gauge Archbar trucks by Stewart Locomotive Works, the book "The RGS Story, Volume II", the 50,000-Gallon D&RGW/ RGS Water Tank by JAKS Industries, Inc., the UTLX Tank (tank only) by Rio Grande Models Ltd., Locomotive carrying cases, by A.E. Pierce Construction, and Acrylic Paints by the Pro Color Division of Windmill Hobbies.

Scratch-build a 1909 Pennsylvania Railroad Class Kf Stock Car Part 1

The author starts of by providing prototype background information about this car. The construction begins with the center sill, floor support, brake system, body bolster, side sills, coupler-mounting pads, painting the frame, and floor construction. The includes a large number of diagrams, a parts list, and some model and prototype photos. The underframe was used for box cars and reefers of that same era, so this article can be used to scratchbuild those as well. Includes a sidebar what PRR "freight-car red" is and how we can model it.

Make Those Cantankerous Imports Purrrr....

The author explains what he did to make the Omnicon PRR steamers work better.

Standard-Gauge Module Craftsmanship

The authors each describe how they built their modules for the joint NMRA/NASG Convention in Pittsburgh in 1991.

An Inexpensive Easy-To-Build Sn3 Shay

Using the MDC's HO standard-gauge two-truck kit #360 and the V&T Shops kit #S-19, the author describes how he built his Sn3 Shay model. Includes photos of the completed model and the kits' parts.

Bridge That Chasm!

The author describes how he built a lift-out bridge in front of the door that allows entry into the model railroad room. Includes electrical protection for when the bridge is not in position.

7th Annual Sn3 Symposium

A review of all the activities as the show. Photos are shown starting on page 61.

Starters Part 6

This installment covers roller-bearing passenger car trucks for high-speed freight cars.

Publisher's Message

The publisher reviews the end of the third year of the magazine and how it is fairing, and what is ahead for the fourth year.

Possibilities

Sn3 needs an affordable steam locomotive to attract modelers that are turned-off by the high cost of brass models.