Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | All Scale Rails 2016-05/06
Articles Listing

What Is Scale

An explanation of what "scale" means, and a listing of the various scales in various hobbies.

Scale Real Life Items Down to the Scale You Want

The author shows the math needed to convert the dimensions of a real manhole cover into the various model railroading scales.

Artist Bruce Friesch

Bruce paints realistic-looking scenes covering railroads.

Gypsy Trolley Line

John Kosma sets up his modular layout at train shows. The scenes are set in Milwaukee in the 1930s. The layout is a long U-shaped one, with turn-around loops at the ends. The trolleys are powered by the catenary only. Includes lots of photos, many of which are close-up of the scenes. A portion of the layout is set up at home, too.

How To: Rock Castings from Molds Using Hydrocal

Using Hydrocal and molds to make cliff and mountain rock castings.

Union Pacific's Grand Canyon Lodge

The Union Pacific and the National Park Service worked together to build the Grand Canyon Lodge. Includes photos and drawings for both the main building and the cabins on the property.

Blueprints

Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railroad turntable at Eureka Springs, AR.