Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | N-Scale 2002-07/08
Articles Listing
Creating an Urban Scene for a Stub-ended Yard
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
20
Author:
Robert Lah
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
N
This article describes how the author built a removable section of scenery that hides, but yet remains accessible, a set of storage tracks.
Fuel Truck Kitbashing
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
24
Author:
George Carroll
Category:
Automobiles
Scale:
N
The author took a stock Con-Cor Tractor and some additional parts and created a fuel truck. Includes a prototype photo and a parts list.
Prefabricated Streets
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
26
Author:
Charles Moslander
Category:
Scenery - Streets
Scale:
N
Using mat board to simulate streets and sidewalks, including manholes, curbs, and parking spots.
Made-Rite Shoes
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
28
Author:
John Hawkins
Category:
Structures - Homes
Scale:
N
Using a Fine Scale Miniature's HO-scale model for inspiration, the author scratchbuilt an N-scale replica. Includes scale drawings and several model photos.
Abingdon Freight House
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
34
Author:
Robert L. Hundman
Category:
Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards
Scale:
N
The author's quest to build a replica of the Abingdon area continues with the construction of the freight house. Prototype photos, scale drawings, and many construction photos accompany the article.
Holyoke Street Railway Company Trolley Car
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
40
Author:
Kenneth L. Harstine
Category:
Trolley
Scale:
N
After doing much research regarding the Holyoke, Massachusetts trolley, the author scratchbuilt one, which includes DCC. Includes construction and prototype photos.
More Scenery Details
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
44
Author:
John Gerdes
Category:
Scenery - Trees, Shrubs, Bushes
Scale:
N
Various topics are covered, including water-worn rock edges, culverts, farm fences, small gates, and tree stumps.
L&N's H-29
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
48
Author:
Paul J. Downs
Category:
Locomotives - Steam
Scale:
N
The author describes how he converted two Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 locomotives to match the Louisville & Nashville H-29 Consolidation. Includes several prototype photos, many construction photos, and includes DCC conversion. An exploded parts diagram of the model is shown on page 54.
Using DCC on NTRAK Modules
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
55
Author:
Jim Fitzgerald
Category:
DCC
Scale:
N
This one-page article describes how to wire NTRAK modules for DCC and includes a basic diagram. The real purpose of the article is to reference the web site that maintains the NTRAK DCC standard: http://trainweb.org/nrmrc
Layout Lighting
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
56
Author:
Bob Kendall
Category:
Electronics
The author describes how he built a control panel to control the structure lights on his layout.
Kitbashing for Beginners
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
59
Author:
Phil Scandura
Category:
Structures - Towns/Cities
Scale:
N
This article covers the basics of taking an existing kit and transforming it to a one-of-a-kind structure.
Jeff Ashby's Chesapeake & Ohio Part II
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
60
Author:
Dan Lewis
Category:
Layouts - N - Medium
Scale:
N
This second installment covers how Jeff deals with real coal in his coal-hauling layout, and how he hand-lays code 40 rail using glue.
Kirby Vincent's Module Layout
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
66
Author:
Kirby Vincent
Category:
Modules
While in between layouts, the author built this module. Photos are close-ups of the highlights of the module.