Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-07
Articles Listing

The Granite Mountain Railway Part 3

Revisits the construction of this layout, dealing with open houses, and interjects philosophy about building a large layout. Includes track plan and many photos of the layout, including the CTC panel and the helix in the garage.

Modeling a UP C30-7

The author took a Rail Power Products shell and an Athearn underframe, and built this model. Includes a parts list, and several prototype and model photos.

The DL & W's 42-foot Milk Cars

The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western RR had a fleet of its own milk cars often seen in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Includes many prototype photos and scale drawings.

Kitbashing a DL&W Mik Car

In this article the author describes how he built one of these cars starting with an Athearn 50-foot express reefer.

Palm Springs Station

This article describes the SP passenger station in Palm Springs. Includes the area track plan, and scale drawings for the station.

Build Two Small NATX Tank Cars Part II

This installment covers building a three-dome tank car. Includes prototype and scale photos, and detail drawings.

Building a Garden Railway Part II

In this installment the author will start the construction phase of his garden railroad. It covers preparing the ground, ballasting, incorporating a tunnel, dealing with grades, incorporating a mountain, building a retaining wall and bridge supports, planting plants, and structures.

Keep Them Running

This article covers keeping wheels and track cleaning, building a track cleaning car, and preventing dust as best as possible.

SouthWind Models Pullman

The author reviews the brass Pullman sleeper car by SouthWind Models, after a substantial review of the prototype car.