Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroader 2004-08
Articles Listing

Topside Mounting for the Tortoise Switch Machine

The author describes and shows how he mounted a Tortoise switch machine above the layout surface (double-deck layout) in such a way that it will works as before (there is no fulcrum available).

A Sound Victory

Broadway Limited Imports' HO scale sound-equipped Norfolk & Western class A 2-6-6-4 wins product of the year. S-scale rolling stock was won by River Raisin Models' troop sleepers and kitchen cars. Southwind Models won the S-scale locomotives category with its brass version of Baltimore & Ohio's class EM-1 2-8-8-4 steam locomotive.

Cast Your Own Freight Cars

The author wanted a number of 29-foot identical flat cars that were not commercially available, so he built a master, made the two-part mold, and made several castings. Includes a sidebar on how to make removable loads using magnets.

Realistic Brick and Stone Buildings in 7 Steps

The author describes how she uses cosmetic sponges to paint and weather a South River Modelworks brick and stone structure.