Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroader 1989-09
Articles Listing

Building an HO Module 1

The author introduces the standard for HO-scale module construction. The article introduces the F&S Junction 2x4-foot module. Includes photos, a trackplan of the module, a sidebar on the module construction standard, and diagrams for creating handlaid turnouts and slide switch turnout control.

Scratchbuilding an HO Factory

This article covers building a factory. Included are diagrams, and detailed construction photos of the windows.

The Green Mountain RR

This shortline handles both freight and tourism. The author works for the railroad. The railroad runs in southern Vermont on old Rutland Ry track. Several trackplans are included of areas of interest, as well as a trackplan for modeling the whole railroad in a 12' x 12' N-scale layout. Includes prototype photos of equipment

Ken Davis' Great Northland Ry.

Ken has been working on the same layout for 30 years. It measures 16 by 22 feet.

Modeling State Line Tunnel on the NEB&W

This article covers the construction of the tunnel. It includes prototype and modeled photos that share a striking resemblance.

N Scale Milwaukee Road Ribbed-side Boxcars

The author kitbashed some 40-foot boxcars to include the horizontal rib configuration.

Milwaukee Road Boxcars

Prototype photos and a scale drawing of the unique ribbed-side house cars.

Computers in Model Railroading

This article presents a Basic computer program for printing a scale rule.

Model Railroad Power Control Center

The article covers how the author built a magnetic tag display to visually show the distribution of motive power during an operating session.

Getting Started (painting)

This short article provides some tips and tricks to beginning model painters.

Red-orange and White on "The Peoria Way"

Modifying and painting models of the Toledo, Peoria & Western GP38-2 diesels.