Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-03
Articles Listing

The Quartz Creek & Union Pass

Bill Barr's U-shaped fictional railroad that takes most of a 22' by 22' outbuilding. The time period is the mid-1920s when Bill was a young boy.

Tips for Making Realistic Scenery

The author was not happy with her husband's layout scenery, which got her involved in what it takes to create realistic scenery. This article covers perspective and composition, involving trees, background and foreground forest debris.

Building the Ladysmith Tank

Modeling a small water tank in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Includes prototype and model photos, and scale drawings.

Modeling an NYC m.u. Coach

The author describes how he converted a Branchline 80-foot coach kit into this powered coach. Includes a prototype photo, scaled drawing, and construction photos.

Large Projects Part II

This installment covers how the authored dealt with building a large 32" by 48" stamp mill complex for his layout.

The Solano: Modeling a Railroad Car Ferry

The article describes the full-scale 424-foot car ferry model, as well as its history. There are model and prototype photos accompanying the article.

More Structures from Railroad Cars

Prototype photos of railroad cars that now serve a second life as office buildings and storage facilities.

Modeling a Conrail Hot Steel Coil Car

Article includes prototype and model photos, construction close-up photos, and a materials list. Also included is a section and some photos on how the author made the loads for the car.

Easy Electrical Pickups

The author converts a Kadee No. 5 coupler center spring to an electrical pickup for an IHC 4-4-0.

The Stonega Branch

Building a 4 by 6 foot layout. This installment covers how the project came about, building the benchwork and scenic dividers, installing track, completing the backdrop, and installing the rough scenery.