Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-03
Articles Listing

Modeling Amtrak in the West: An F40PH and Superliner Train

Using the shell of a Life-Like F40PH, the chassis by Proto Power West, and the cars by Con-Cor, this modern train can be modeled in HO. Includes prototype, model, and construction photos.

Amtrak's Material Handling Car

A prototype photo and scale drawings of this mail and express packages car accompany the article.

Scenery From a Jar

Using the various Polyterrain products, the author shows how he builds scenery from a foam base, installs track, ballast, scenery base, ground cover, and scenic details.

Kitbashing Narrow Gauge Hopper Cars

The author built accurate models using the Tichy Train Group's standard gauge hoppers.

Los Angeles' LRV's

One solution to southern California's traffic jams was opening the previously-closed Los Angeles to Long Beach Metro Rail service on July 14, 1990. Includes prototype photos and scale drawings of the Los Angeles RTD Series 100-153 LRV's.

Detailing Reading's GP40-2

The author modeled this engine using the Athearn GP40-2. The article includes prototype and model photos, and a parts list.

The Story of Chicago Park

Describes the history of this small station in rural California. Includes track arrangement, prototype photos, and scale drawings. Also described is the nearby water tower.

Bridge Signs

Railroads used bridges over roads as advertising billboards. The author describes how he models them.

Repowering and Painting Pennsylvania R.R. MP54 Cars

The author describes how he upgraded a pair of old brass electric multiple-unit coaches. He used the NWSL PDT trucks for improved performance. Half of the article is devoted to accurately painting these models.

The Gold King Part II

This installment completes the construction of the gold mine by focusing on the ore bin, roofing, timber bunker, stairway, and trestle. Includes scale drawings and model photos.

Bridging the Gaps in the Superior Northern

The author describes the bridges he built for this layout.