Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gauge Herald 1986-07/08
Articles Listing

A Candid Conversation With Charlie Sandersfeld

Charlie explained how he became fascinated with railroads, his philosophy about S' future, how he specifically enjoys modeling locomotives, how hobby shops are the key to S' success, and describes their "S Team" and their portable layout. Charlie switched from HO-scale to S-scale in 1984.

Railroading Around the World

A one-page photo essay of railroading equipment from several different countries.

Home Sweet Foam

The author introduces a company called "Mountain in Minutes" that uses a spray foam to create shapes, including, Victorian homes that the author believes are close to S-scale.

Development of 7/8" Gauge

7/8", the original distance between the rails of an S-scale piece of track, has its roots in other gauges. The author covers model railroading history in general, starting with "live steam" engines from the 1850's. 7/8"-gauge was half of No.1 gauge's 1-3/4" rail spacing.

Mercury

Historical information about the NYC's first streamlined steam engine built in 1936. Includes prototype photos and a large scaled drawing.

Scaling The A.F. Gondola

The author describes how he modified an A.C. Gilbert gondola (AAR type GB) into a "scale" version. Includes a photo, how-to drawings, and a materials list.