Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroader 1989-07
Articles Listing

The Cheyenne Mountain RR

Bob visits Rusty Paulus' layout, which is a layout that was started by its previous owner, along with the help of the local Houston S Gaugers, and eventually moved to Rusty's house. The layout measures 12' x 26', and has two levels.

Pullman Mini-Hy-Cube Boxcar

A brief article on this car includes scale drawings and a prototype photo.

A Bulkhead Flatcar for Two Gauges

Taking a standard gauge car, the author modeled a narrow gauge one. However, most of the article appears to be scratchbuilding the model. Includes scale and isometric drawings of how he built the flat car frame. Also includes prototype photos.

Locomotive Whistles on the Yosemite Valley RR

Describes how to build an electronic circuit to reproduce a whistle.

Build a Working N-scale Crossing Signal

This article describes the electronics necessary to make a working Bachmann crossing signal, including operating gates.

Modeling Junk

Various ideas and several photos on how to model junk.

Modifying the Con-Cor SW1500

How to improve the appearance and the running characteristics of this engine. Includes body shell modifications, end platforms, side handrail stanchions, and painting.

The Mountain Park Extension

The author describes how he extended his layout and the decisions he had to make. Includes a sidebar on how he built the mountains, and another one on how ore is processed. Includes a trackplan of the new area. An interesting modeling idea is how he shows the interior of the mine shaft in the edge of the layout.

Modeling the Ibex Tipple

The author describes how he built the tipple. Includes model and prototype photos, and scale drawings.

Modeling the Matchless Mine

Modeling a small mine complex. Includes prototype and model photos, including scale drawings.

Urban Scenery

Putting city buildings on a second level above the track can make the city look dense, yet still allow the trains to move on through. The author describes how he makes rounded backdrops, uses mock-ups, builds roads, and the buildings themselves (painting, weathering, roofs, signs, and lighting). Includes a sidebar on how to cut out windows when scratchbuilding a wall.

How to Be a Modeler's Wife

Tips for women based on 38 years of being married to a model railroader.

Shiny White Reefer for the Southern Pacific

How to model, paint, and decal these types of cars.