Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroader 1987-04
Articles Listing

The Franklin & South Manchester 1 Year Later

Dave visits the layout a year after his last visit, to report on what George Selios has done on his layout. Includes many photos, a track plan diagram of the finished area, how George controls his trains, and the various scenery techniques he uses.

How I Got Into Garden Railroading

The author describes how he convinced the family to give up some space for the layout, and how he wanted to experiment with live steam. Includes a diagram on how the track foundation is constructed.

Electrifying N Scale Signals

This article is about an easy and inexpensive way to make working three-aspect signals in N-scale, but the electronics will work for any scale. Includes diagrams for signal construction, a mast drilling jig, the control circuit, and a typical interlocking installation.

Structures as Background Scenery

Using N-scale structures in the background of an HO-scale layout creates a forced perspective.

The Paintshop

Answers how the PRR painted its passenger train locomotives.