Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2010 #1 February
Articles Listing

Jeff's Junction

The editor opines about the future of resin kits in S-scale and what might be produced next.

Last Run Russ Downs

An ode to Russ Downs and what he did for the hobby.

The New Look of the Spring "S" Spree

An overview of the new location for this annual show.

Meet An S Gauger

A behind-the-scene look at Brooks Stover, the layout he built, and what it took for him to become a Master Model Railroader.

Detailing a Putt Trains Diesel Switcher

The author describes his building this small, unpowered industrial switcher, with a battery powering the LED headlights. It would be great in a train or as a scenic element.

A Full Size Structure From a Toy Car Diorama

Using a Motormax toy diorama for parts, the author built a nice-looking model of a gas/service station.

Straight & Narrow

Using N-scale track to model an Sn22 tramway (using banta modelworks' kit T-2121, Sn2 Ore Tram Mine Cars).

S Tracks

Keeping notes about your layout in a three-ring binder, even if some information is stored in a computer program, because you can bring a notebook with you when visiting friends. Keeping information such as the background story, track plans, prototype info, operating scheme, etc.