Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 2015-05
Articles Listing

Detailing DL&W Hopper Cars

The author describes how he detailed two versions of an Accurail USRA 8-panel hopper, and a Walthers DL&W 35-foot, 10-panel welded hopper. Includes model photos, construction details, two parts lists, and a couple of prototype photos.

Build a Stumptown Shack

After building the Bar Mills Shack Pack structure, the author decides to place the model on a series of tree stumps since it would be sitting on uneven terrain.

B&O Alco RS-1 - Twice

Wanting to occasionally operate his layout in a more modern setting, Brooks decides to add an RS-1 to his layout. However, with one currently not available (Railmaster Hobbies makes a kit but they are currently out of production), he converts an American Models RS-3. Not happy with his initial attempt, he rebuilds it to where the body is essentially scratchbuilt. Many construction photos of both attempts are shown. He also covers the installation of DCC and sound and how he painted and lettered the model.

A Layout Is Never Finished

The author describes various details he is now adding to his fairly complete layout, such as bottle-brush-style grass clusters, tie piles, rail pieces, pallets, tools, coal bin, tree stumps, and building foundations. He also describes how he built two spools of steel cable, one enclosed and one exposed. A sidebar covers his use of various chemicals to age and weather things on his layout. There are lots of ideas for enhancing your layout in this article.

Stone & Masonry

The author shares various techniques he has used for modeling a brick or masonry foundation or structure using molds he made.

Broadway Limited Imports: Pennsylvania H1Os

After an introduction of the prototype PRR engine, the author favorably reviews the detail and operation of this engine.