Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1996-02
Articles Listing

Modeling ATSF SD45B Units

The author describes how he started off with a Rail Power SD45 shell and an Athearn frame, along with many other parts to build this model.

Visiting Fred Carlson's Gladstone & North Houghton

The article describes Fred's layout set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, which measures 26' by 25' in an L-shape. It covers the layout's construction and design, operating, and plans for the future. Many photos and a track plan are also included

A Steel Mill Heavy Hauler

Dean describes how he built this specialized vehicle used by steel mills.

Kitbashing Jim Baker's Service Station

Using a Bachmann Texaco gas station, the author created a convincing model of a gas station he passes on his way to work. Includes model and prototype photos and a parts list.

Kitbashing Doesn't Have to be a Big Deal

Changing an outside corner of a bank building kit to an inside corner made the model look completely different, yet it was such a small change.

Geodesic Foam Scenery Part 2

In this installment the manufacturer of this product shows us how to make rock castings, painting the rocks, and installing them.

Canada's Eight-hatch Iced Refrigerator Cars Part III

This article covers the GTW and PGE cars, including prototype photos, car information, scale drawings, and how one might model these in HO-scale.

Buck the Trend: Build a Fence with Style

How to build a buck fence. Includes prototype and model photos.

The Mill at Saltillo

This article describes the small grain mill served by the EBT in Saltillo, Pennsylvania. It includes prototype photos and scale drawings.

Lightweight Module Construction

The author describes a different approach he took to building a module that is strong, durable, and light.

GN Bethlehem Hopper

Using a Walthers hopper car, this article describes how to build one of these cars.