Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | N-Scale 2003-03/04
Articles Listing

Louisville Union Station Part 1

A brief history of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad station in Louisville, Kentucky. The structure was started with cardstock frame, covered with Hogate & Reynolds vinyl sheeting, and includes cast resin windows.

By The Tracks

Building a small scene that might be used as a play area for city kids.

Vehicle Building

This vehicle building is loosely based on the prototype of Consolidated Concrete located on the Canadian Pacific in Calgary, Alberta.

A Power Supply For Micro Lamps

Two solutions to powering 1.5 Volt micro lamps. One uses a collection of diodes to reduce the voltage to the lamps (with support for a limited number of lamps), and a full-blown regulator supply that can handle a predetermined number of lamps.

The Abingdon Depot Part I

The project starts with the roof.

Diesel Dirt

Weathering diesel locomotives using fingerprint powder.

Realistic Trees Made Easy Part One

Scale drawings of various trees. Preliminary work includes collecting the "leaves" and covering the armatures. Detailed instructions for Sassafras, Gray Poplar, and Eastern Cottonwood trees.

Covered Hopper Detailing

Bringing older models up to the standard of the new hoppers that are being released.

Drop-in Street Scenes

Creating small street scenes on a piece of styrofoam insulation so that it can be easily dropped into a layout.

Puget Sound Tie Replacement Train

Creating a collection of cars needed for tie replacement, including a GHQ Backhoe.

Harrytown, Santa Alicia & Santa Elena

Building a small pre-1900s practice layout before building a large layout.