Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-05
Articles Listing

Vic Kuklin's Modern-day Colorado Midland Ry.

This double-decked layout, in the owner's imagination, had the Colorado Midland Railway continuing on to August, 1960. A trackplan and photos of the very nicely-detailed layout accompany the article.

Kitbashed Logging Flats

The author converted some 40-foot Athearn flat cars to better fit his pre-1930s era. Drawings and close-up photos show all the work he did to do this conversion. A prototype photo of the Minarets & Western flat car is included.

A Standard Gauge Forney

An old AHM Bowker model was used as a starting point, but it required a new motor, Kadee couplers, and much scratchbuilding to complete the model.

The ALCO RS1: Granddaddy of the Road Switchers

This article covers the history of this fantastic engine. Color and black&white photos of RS1s from many railroads are included, as well as scale drawings.

Constant Directional Lighting for N Scale Steam Engines

The author describes how he installed directional lighting in a Model Power 0-6-0. Includes construction photos and drawings.

Detailing an Algoma Central Railway GP7

Using an Athearn GP9, the author superdetailed and painted this model for a friend. Includes prototype and model photos.

Missouri Pacific Homebuilt Caboose

The prototype built its own cabooses, which the author modeled. There are four different types discussed. Includes prototype and model photos, and a roster.

Build a Small Gas Station

This small gas station was very common before the era of freeways and can still be found even today. Includes a prototype photo, model photos, and a scale drawing.