Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-09
Articles Listing

George Lochsky's Northern Pacific Layout

A long, skinny layout that models the Cascades to Puget Sound. Since the layout is a bit smaller, the owner was able to focus more attention to the details and the fantastic structures it features. The passenger station is modeled open facing the aisle, so the interior is fully visible.

Old Trolley Bodies Need Not Die

The author converted an On30 Bachmann street car to model a converted roadside diner. He also used a trolley body to model a shed.

Scratchbuilding C&NW Narrow Gauge Boxcar No. 10

This article includes many prototype photos, scale drawings, construction photos, and a bill of materials for modeling this car.

Metal Working IV

This installment covers using a lathe to mill metal.

Building a Vintage Payloader

This article describes the process the author went through to build a model that is not available. He uses as an example the front-end loader common at mines and quarries. Includes prototype and model photos.

Planning a "Walk-in Island"

The author describes why he designed his layout the way he did featuring the PRR's Shamokin branch. It is an island design with several peninsulas.

Adding Operational Interests: Delivering New Diesels

This article describes how you can model brand new diesel engines being delivered.

American Small Businesses No. 15

This article is the second installment of the farm implements, manufacturers, and dealers started in last month's issue.