Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railmodel Journal 1996-09
Articles Listing

Canadian National 141000-142749 Gondolas

This article documents the gondolas built starting in 1933 for the CN. It provides tips on how to model these in HO-scale. Includes several prototype photos.

Brake Wheels Circa 1930-1960

Describes many of the prototype's main brake wheels that were used, along with at least one photo of each of them.

Brake Wheels for N Scale Freight Cars

How to model and install the correct brake wheels in N-scale.

EMD MP15DC

Prototype information, history, and photos of the CNW versions of this engine. These engines were essentially SW1500 with different trucks. Includes a photo with the many details identified.

Con-Cor EMD MP15DC

This is a product review of this model. Includes model photos.

Kadee Couples for Con-Cor's MP15DC

How to install Kadee couplers into this model.

Danny Dodson's N Scale Mississippi Valley Railroad

The author describes how he designed and built this layout, which consists of NTRAK modules that are integrated into his home layout. Includes photos and a track plan of the layout.

Rock Island 17604 Caboose

Just a photo and a parts list for how to create one of these models using an Eastern Car Works kit.

TCAX Thrall Door Car

Just a photo and a parts list for how to create one of these all-door box car models using a Life-Like model.

The HO Scale Modular Layout of the Knoxville Area Model Railroaders

A photo essay of the club's layout.

AAR 50-foot Steel Cars Part III

This installment covers the full-opening end door version of these box cars. Includes a few prototype and model photos.

45-foot 12-panel Triple Hoppers Part II

This is a photo essay article of these 1960-built cars used by many railroads.

Your Top Tips

How to create a spade-connector from twisted wire.

EMD GP15-1

Just a photo and a parts list for how to create one of these models using Athearn donor locomotives.

AAR 50-foot Steel Cars

A photo essay article of several box cars.