Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroader 1983-07
Articles Listing

Superdetailing a Pacific Coast Shay 1

The author starts his series on how he built and then superdetailed the O-scale Sunset Models Pacific Coast Shay, a standard gauge engine. The article contains prototype photos, completed model photos, parts photos and diagrams, and construction detail drawings.

Conrail Track Scale and Switchman Shanty

Includes prototype photos and scale drawings for both structures. They are modeled after the ones found in the Coxton Yard of the Lehigh Valley RR in Coxton, Pennsylvania.

Zero 1 for N Scale

The author describes how he managed to get command control into his N-scale engines. He used the Hornsby Zero 1 system.

Fred Gill's Diamond Valley Line

This Australian layout is a freelanced model based on the American narrow gauge prototype.

Seaboard Coast Line BQ23-7

This engine has a special quarters cab for a crew of 5 with space for them to do their work. It also features a pressurized cab to filter the air coming into the cab, keeping it clean. Article includes prototype photos of the exterior and interior, as well as scale drawings.

A USRA Mikado in Brass 6

In this installment, the author focuses on boiler details such as steam pipes, running boards, steam turret, air reservoirs, air pump, power reverse, various fittings, boiler bands, handrails, steps, smokebox front, ashpan, deck braces, and piping. Includes details pointed out on model photos and exploded diagrams.

The Delaware & Lehigh RR

This design of a point-to-point layout features light bridge traffic and is set in the Delaware River Valley between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. To simulate bridge traffic the author designed interchange boards to hold up to three 50-foot cars

When is a Rock Mold not a Rock Mold?

Describes "Plastic Liquid" which can be melted to be poured over masters to make molds. The material doesn't stick to anything.

Repowering Mantua's Camelback Mikado

The author describes how he upgraded the engine's motor with a Sagami can motor.

Improving the Looks of Your Iron-ore "Jimmies"

Based on real-world experience the author describes how to do close coupling, and how to create realistic loads.

48-star Flags

If you model between 1912 and 1959, the United States only had 48 states, so the flag back then only had 48 stars. This page has scale, color drawings of flags for N, HO, S, and O-scale. It also includes measurements of a free-standing flag pole.

Scratchbuilding Your First Wood Structure

The author takes us through the steps to build a small B&O Railroad station. Includes scale drawings, parts lists, tools list, and step-by-step instructions with photos.

The Sierra Silverton RR

An almost-around-the-room point-to-point layout with some interesting switching track.

Santa Fe Alco PA-1 and PB-1 Passenger Diesels

The author describes how he created these models from undecorated Athearn models, including super-detailing work.