Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroader 2005-03
Articles Listing

Passenger Cars Part 1

The article is about building the cars you want for your fleet by combining unique sides with common carbodies. The author started with an HO-scale Eastern Car Works car, removed the molded-on details, added the new sides, updated the underbody detail, installed grab irons, added an interior, painted and applied decals, and installed diaphragms and window shades.

Let's Build a Bumping Post

This short one-page article shows how to build a conventional bumping post for the end of a track using rail pieces and brass sheet and stock.

Rail Lines to the Shoreline

This article focuses on the ships used to transport goods that are carried by rail on land. It covers sea-going vessels, coastal vessels, harbor craft, car floats, and piers and cranes.

Making Room for Trains

A clear diagram accompanies this article that describes the clearances that must be maintained by any structure around track, including roofs and space for trainmen to walk next to the rail.

28th Annual Photo Contest Winners

Photos of the winners are shown, including Mike Schwab's Sn3 San Lorenzo Southern layout.