Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-04
Articles Listing

John Finnin's American Freedom Train

Modeling the train as it was in between 1976 and 1978, the author's train has been on a small tour of its own. This article describes the history of the prototype train, as well as the model train, which is now in its second incarnation.

Modeling a 41-foot Nickel Plate Steel Gondola

Using an Accurail kit, the author super-detailed the model. Includes prototype and model photos, a materials list, and a prototype roster.

Challenges

How do you tackle a huge, complex, or intimidating scratchbuilding project? One bite at a time! The author describes various large projects he started, facing his initial fears.

CN Engine Foreman's Office

This article covers how the author built a Canadian Northern Railway engine foreman's office typically found near a roundhouse. Includes a prototype photo, several model photos, scale drawings, detail close-up drawings, and a bill of materials.

Kitbashing a Payroll Car

Using a coach car, the author converted it into a payroll car, including burglary bars. Includes a materials list and photos on how to make the bars.

NNGC Preview: The Layouts of St. Louis Pt. III

Shows photos of Greg Gray's O-scale, John Kalin's Sn3, and Herb Gilden's HO-scale layouts.

Scale Drawings from Photos with Google SketchUp 7

The author used the software tool to create a 3D drawing of the structure he was trying to scratchbuild.

Loading Coal

The article covers how to build a modern-day, working concrete coal loader. Includes detailed internal construction photos, wiring diagram, hand-held control panel, and structure building information.

The Scenery Clinic Pt. VI

In this installment Paul covers how to ballast track. Included is a sidebar on how to model service roads.

Front of the Layout Vignettes N0. 12

This installment describes condensed milk plants, with several photos of real factories.