Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Model Railroading 2005-11
Articles Listing

Modeling a Fruehauf Conrail Gondola

Covers modeling gondolas built by Fruehauf in 1971 and 1972 for Penn Central using Rail Yard Models kits. Article includes many model and prototype photos. Includes using the Coiled Wire load made by Chooch Enterprises.

Tall Timber Railroad Part 5

This installment covers how to build the switches using Fast Tracks' kits.

Model Railroading Takes A Look at DCC Part 35

Covers throttles, the Digitrax UT4/UT4R, Digitrax decoders, throttle pockets (holders for the throttles), and the new DCC Specialties "the Hare".

Building a Double Slip-Switch Part 4

This installment covers the throw bar design, the inner point design, and the outer frog guard rail design. Includes many close-up photos.

P.J. Mattson's Raccoon Valley Railroad

This large, double-deck layout covers over 42 feet by more than 20 feet. There is a lot of traffic on this layout. Includes many photos and a trackplan.

J.B. Hunt Containers Revisited Part 2

Prototype photos of the J.B. Hunt trailers.

Kansas City Southern General Electric AC4400CW

Prototype photos, parts list for super-detailing HO and N-scale models made by Athearn and Kato, and a historical description of this 4,400-hp locomotive.

SD45-2 Part 2

Many prototype photos of the Santa Fe SD45-2's