Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-01
Articles Listing

The Kootenay River Scenic Ry's Otterlodge Division

The author and his children handbuilt two modules that are planned to be connected with a future larger layout. The modules are set up in the author's real rolling stock.

Modeling a Lehigh Valley GP9 and GP18

Using a Front Range phase III GP9 and a Proto 2000 GP18, the author describes the changes he made to accurately model these two engines. Prototype and model photos are included, as well as a parts list and a listing of the LV's paint schemes.

Demystifying Command Control Part XI

This article covers the nasty topic of finding and fixing problems with both d.c. and DCC layouts. Handy flowcharts are provided to help hunt down problems.

Ten Ways to Model Water

This article compares 10 different methods for simulating water on a layout. Some techniques for modeling water are also discussed.

Seaboard Air Line 5600-series Cabooses

Besides the brief description, this article also contains prototype photos and scale drawings of the exterior and interior of this caboose.

Building the South Park Valley Part VII

This installment covers the roadbed made out of Homasote© and styrofoam slopes. Foam and cork are also discussed. A handy tool for creating foam slopes for the roadbed is described, as well as a tool for sanding handlaid wooden ties.

Detailing and Weathering Wood-sheathed Boxcars

The author describes his unique method for artificially creating shadow using pencils on his models.

Kitbashed Wood Loading Ramp

Using an Accurail Rural Timber Overpass bridge, the author created the end-of-spur unloading ramp that appears to be made out of heavy timbers, much like the prototype.

Florida Scenery

Living in Florida, Bob describes his state, covering such items as flora, architecture, industries, and water, with lots of supporting prototype photos.