Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-02
Articles Listing

Bob Walker's Dream Layout

The author writes the scratchbuilding column, but this article describes his large On3 layout. It models the Rio Grande Southern in 1942. About half of the layout is scenicked and looks beautiful.

NYO&W Steel Deck Bridge

Prototype photos and scale drawings accompany this article about the bridge near Rome, New York.

Modeling Tight Lock Fence Wire

This article describes how the author builds HO-scale tight lock fences. Includes prototype photos and photos of the construction of the fence (including a jig).

Bending the Iron

To simulate the action of throwing a turnout, the author uses keys and switch locks to throw his layout's turnouts. Some modification of the switch lock is required and fully described.

Further Detailing of the Athearn PS-5344 Boxcar

Using this boxcar model, the author created a model of the KCS #250236. Includes prototype and model photos.

Kitbashing a Union Pacific Rules Car

Using two MDC Pullman Palace kit bodies the author built this car.

Demystifying Command Control Part XII

This installment covers sound decoders and how to install them, including how to make a speaker box for a tender.

Missouri Pacific Standard Pump House

These structures were used to pump water into the watertanks used to fill tenders. Includes only scale drawings.

Modeling a Modern Sanding Facility

The author describes how the Rochester Institute of Technology MRR Club used a 34-foot, twin-bay hopper, just like the prototype, as a sand storage facility. Several other parts make up this scene, which doesn't require much space. Includes model and prototype photos.

Detailing an Intermountain Tank Car

The author describes what he did to superdetail this car and setting it up to the Proto:48 standard. Includes model photos and a parts list.

Building a Decorative Platform Lamp

This articles describes how to scratchbuild a station lamp that fits the 1920s or later as it was found at the Soo Line Waupaca, Wisconsin station.

Scratchbuilding a Niagara, St. Catharines & Toronto Line Car

Completely built out of styrene, this car features an adjustable platform used for working on overhead catenary. Includes prototype photos, scale drawings, and model construction detail photos.