Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroading 2003-05
Articles Listing

Build an Animated Water Tank

The author built a Pine Valley Branchline Water Tank kit to animate the spout using a Tortoise switch machine. The article includes photos and diagrams that show how to set up the linkages to get a realistic movement.

Scratchbuilding Ward's Sawmill Part 3B

In this installment the author describes how he scratchbuilt the many interior details for the woodworking shop. Photos and diagrams help in illustrating all of the machinery that is modeled. The article ends with a description of adding the building's exterior details and surrounding scenery.