Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | N-Scale 2000-09/10
Articles Listing

Pennsylvania, Allegheny & Western RR

11' x 14' U-shaped layout features nice mountainous scenery and a curved trestle bridge.

Circus Trains

Modeling a circus train in N-scale. Includes prototype information, model photos, and a drawing of an elephant car.

Clay Rock Construction

This article shows how to create shallow-profile rock cuts.

A Beginner's Guide to Weathering

Weathering freight cars using both dry-brushing and airbrushing.

End-of-train Device

This article shows how to install an end-of-train device in a boxcar. An on/off switch and battery power the LED.

Walthers' Coal Mine Part 2

This article finishes up the support assembly.

Weathering Hoppers

Weathering black hopper cars so that their detail shows up better in photographs.

Easy Cedars

Using the foxtail grass-like weed to model N-scale cedars.

Power to the "B" Unit

Installing power into a Life-Like E6/7/8 B unit. The article includes preparations for making the model ready for a DCC decoder, but it is also useful to those who don't use DCC.

Ben Davis III

Ben was the originator of NTRAK. He passed away in July 2000.

The Art of Steam

Converting a NP Q-5.

Rix Uncoupler Tool

Improving the Rix uncoupler tool by making one end into a manual turnout thrower. The article also shows how the tool can be inserted into the layout (where it is needed) as look like a smoke stack.

Special Run Cars

This article is a quick guide to how to create your own custom cars by interacting with model manufacturers. The author talks about his club's experiences so far.

Improving Electrical Performance

Improving the electrical contacts on Con-Cor SW1500 and Kato SD45.

Semaphore Animation

Using a Basic Stamp and a RC servo to intelligently control a semaphore. Includes parts list, hook-up photos, and a Pbasic program needed to control one semaphore.

Weathering Figures

Painting and weathering people and animals.