Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroading 2001-09
Articles Listing

Kato EMD SD80MAC and SD90/43MAC

After a bit of history about these engines, the author reviews the Kato N-scale model.

Athearn 53' Jindo Container

The author reviews the products, and includes a bit of prototype information, including two prototype photos.

GP40: The First 645 Geep Part 12

The article mostly covers the NYC GP20, GP35, and GP40 engines, however, most of the photos are of the Penn Central GP40s.

Modeling J.B. Hunt and Schneider Navistar International 9700s

Using the Walthers cab-over tractors kit, the author built two models. Includes super-detailing parts list and some model photos.

Improving Scale Shops Switch Machines

The author designed a circuit that allows for three electronic switches to be triggered by the changing position of the switch machine. Includes PC design, hook-up diagram, schematic, and parts list.

Modeling a Union Pacific "Flared" SD70M

Using an Athearn model, the author describes how he built this specific model. Includes model and prototype photos, including close-up construction photos, as well as a parts list.

Franklin & South Manchester Revisited... A Conversation with George

The author asks George Selios a number of questions about his layout. Includes many half-page photos.

ITLU to JLLU

Various containers are described and shown.

Electro-Motive Leasing (EML) Locomotives Part 3

This installment describes how to super-detail an Athearn or Life-Like HO-scale model and a Kato or Life-Like N-scale model of the GP38-2 engine.

Knuckles-n-Pins and Wrapping It Up

Several photos show how a coupler works.

A Model for All Scenes

Studying prototype track to help design your model railroad track. Includes several prototype track photos.