Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1975-04
Articles Listing

Gil Freitag's Stony Creek & Western

After a very long introduction by the magazine's editor, the author describes the construction and design philosophy of his layout, the fact that most structures are scratchbuilt, and how he integrated a narrow gauge line after the layout's construction had already begun. In additional to many layout photos (some in color), there is a complete track plan of the layout.

Uses of Rub 'n Buff

Rub 'n Buff is a finishing material normally used for antiquing furniture and other articles. The author describes his various experiments with applying the material to his models, and how it can be removed.

Diesel Fuel Facility

The author shows how to use a single-dome tank car to scratchbuild a fueling facility for a branchline operation. A sidebar shows another approach, as well as several prototype photos of these types of installations.

Operational Large-scale Switch Stands

The author scratchbuilt a number of large-scale-like switch stands to actually control the turnouts on his layout. They operate like the real thing. The author cautions that these only work on hing-type turnouts, and not on continuous-rail turnouts. Includes many construction diagrams, including jigs.