Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-12
Articles Listing

The Reading Lines

This point-to-point layout set in 1955 attempts to adhere to the Reading Railroad's operating standards. In additional to prototype information, this article covers construction, scenery, equipment, and operation.

WP 642

The author describes how he built this Western Pacific outside-braced cupola caboose in this article that includes model and prototype photos, as well as a scale drawing.

Rockton & Rion Porter 0-4-0T

This engine was built between 1893 and 1897 and was in operation until 1970. It didn't have a road number. Includes prototype photos and scale drawings.

Modeling Southern Ry. 55-ton Offset Side Hoppers

These twin-bay steel hoppers are modeled by the author using an Athearn kit. The article includes prototype and model photos, and a parts list.

Fading Posters in Minutes

The author describes how to model faded posters for billboards and for the sides of buildings.

Modeling an Engine Terminal

The author built a small diesel engine terminal, which consists of an engine house, a fuel stand, a sand tower, and a sand house. He describes how he prepared the track area, and how he built the various structures including a utility pole. Includes some sketch diagrams.

Touring Soo Line's Engine Facility at Portage, Wisconsin

This photo documentary of a visit to the facility includes a track arrangement.

Kitbash a CP SD40-2F

This article describes how to build a model of the Canadian Pacific's unusual "Red Barns". It includes prototype and model photos, as well as a parts list. The author used a Rail Power Product's SD60 as the base for this model.

The Willoughby Valley R.R. Adventure

This 027 layout includes lots of details and mini scenes. Part of the purpose for the layout is as a setting for children's stories for videos.

Trackwork on the Lowville & Beaver River Part 3

This installment focuses on laying the track and building the bridges. It also includes a sidebar on how to make molds for the bridge piers and how to make track connectors for a portable layout.