Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroad Hobbyist 2016-11
Articles Listing

Publisher's Musings

The author speculates on what he would do differently if he were starting a new layout.

Building the Bagby Hotel

The author decides to re-build one of his layout's structures that he built several decades earlier. He starts off with the research he did, used modern technology for the windows and other parts, made templates for the building's sides, and then shows how he constructed the building, with full interior. Also includes scaled drawings.

What's Neat with Ken Patterson

How to make a paint-bottle shaker. A visit by actor Michael Gross. Updating a manufacturer's portable display layout. Interview with Matt Hermann from ESU LokSound.

Collaborative Design for Model Railroaders

The author shares his experiences designing a layout in the UK that is based on a freelanced US-based layout, while having never been to the US. Feedback from people on the Internet allowed him to catch some mistakes, and fix issues before they became real problems.

The Pennsylvania Railroad

The layout features signature scenes of the PRR's 4-track mainline in a 13'x37' layout. Staging tracks are in a separate room. Includes many photos and a track plan.

Easy Real Railroads... Special Supplement

Using photos from modelers' layouts, the author describes common patterns that prototype modelers use in their layouts.

Yes, It's a Model

Various model photos that look like the real thing.

Build a 19th Century Pumphouse

The model provides water for an engine servicing facility. It is scratchbuilt from basswood and styrene castings. The article is a step-by-step photo guide.

Kitbashing a Southern Pacific SW900E Loco

The author converts a Life-Like SW1200 into one of these unique engines. Includes installing lights and sound.

2016 Narrow Gauge Convention Highlights

This is a report of the annual convention, this year held in Augusta, Maine, September, 2016. Includes many model photos.

Reverse Running

Studying modernday railroading for the upcoming TOMA project, the author admits to being drawn to switching to a modern era.