Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-12
Articles Listing

Ann Arbor Memories

This large layout (33' x 29') is rich in operations and allows for many close-up shots of Arnt Gerritsen's model railroad.

L&NE ARA Boxcar Upgrade

Includes prototype and model photos, as well as "surgical" photos of the upgrading the author did to his out-of-production Train-Miniatures "X-29" boxcars. Includes a detailing parts list.

Boxed Benchwork

Building a light-weight plywood shadow-box style modular layout for easy transportation.

Wooden Trains for Christmas

This article covers what is currently available for small kids in the world of wooden trains.

A Northeastern Corner

The structure of a street corner shop came from three kits. The article includes diagrams of the major parts donors, and the dimensions of the final structure.

Installing an N Scale End-of-train Device

Installing a Richmond Controls' EZ-26 kit in a Kato Amtrak MHC.

A New Layout Part IV

This article discusses the idea of using photos of models as backdrops. A large part of the article covers how to do the photography.

Background Buildings, Flats and Philosophy

The author presents many ideas about how to make thin background buildings look more three-dimensional. He also discusses forced perspective.

Essential Freight Cars Part 26

This article covers loads for gondolas and shows prototype and model photos of various loads, such as crates, structural steel, tanks, and scrap.