Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-01
Articles Listing

Conquering Insulbrick

Modeling the pre-WWII asphalt sheets of faux-brick siding that was used on frame houses in the Northeast and Midwest. The article includes prototype and modeling photos.

Taking Notes, Keeping Track

The author makes a case for keeping track of notes and time spent on scratchbuilding projects. This would then make it easier to guesstimate your next project.

CSS&SB Line Car No. 1100

Chronicles the three "lives" of this interurban. The Chicago, South Shore & South Bend was used for overhead wire inspection, after it served as a commuter train that included a RPO. Includes photos and scale drawings.

Martin's Garage: Gutting It and Studding It

The author opened up the Fos Scale Limited kit to show a full interior, including studding of the walls, and interior details common for small gas stations.

Detailing a Penn Central N-8 Caboose

The author took a Bowser N-8 caboose and transformed it into a model fitting the 1970-79 time period. Includes prototype and modeling photos, and detail drawings for the modifications made. A parts list and weathering instructions are also provided.

Operations on the Francisco & Colorado

The author describes how he got into operations. Includes photos of his layout, and a trackplan of the 12' by 12' HO-scale layout.

The Marker Lamps at the End of the Tunnel

This article discusses the micro-sized LED's available, how to work with them, and, of course, it covers installing them in marker lamps attached to cabooses. Although the article covers an HO-scale installation, the author is convinced that this is also doable in N-scale. Includes installation photos and a wiring diagram.

Kitbashing Four O Scale City Buildings

Taking four identical kits and transforming them into unique buildings.

The New Haven's Magnificent War Babies

Modifying a Life-Like DL-109 model to reflect Alco's original design. Includes prototype and completed model photos, as well as a parts list.

Essential Freight Cars Part 27

This article covers the PRR's X31 round-roof boxcars. Includes many prototype photos and some modeling photos.