Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S Gauge Herald 1987-02/03
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An Interview with Frank Titman

Frank talks about his involvement in WWII, got in O-scale after that, until he was introduced to American Flyer. "Spiral Hill" was his second layout. Frank was the founder and owner of Lehigh Valley Kits. Includes several photos of the layout, and a track plan.

The S-MOD System of Module Railroading Part 1

This installment starts the series with how to plan the module. This includes the overall dimensions and therefore weight of the module, how to integrate it with others', etc. There are several possible track plans included, as well as an S-MOD planning kit, consisting of parts one can photo-copy to layout out on a grid.

Penn Creek's People

The author discusses several model figures that are usable in an S-scale layout.

Relay Box

The author describes the purpose of relay boxes, and describes how to make your own. A collection of scaled drawings are included.

The Manoil Coupe

A.C. Gilbert created an automobile transport freight car that had fancy Manoil coupes as their loads. The author describes where that name came from.

Paint Your Wagon

The author describes his processes for painting a brass model.

Rear Platform Lanterns

A quick diagram about how to add working rear lights on a passenger car.

The Main Who Lived in Paradise

How A.C. Gilbert got started making trains.

Freight House

Drawings for a small freight house.