Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | S/Sn3 Modeling Guide 1995-02
Articles Listing

Publisher's Message

This is the first issue under the new name. "S/Sn3 Buyer's Guide" has been renamed to "S/Sn3 Modeling Guide".

From the Observation Lounge

Determining how to place buildings in a town scene.

Kitbashing a Mail-storage Car Part I

The author builds a UP baggage car from American Models cars. The article describes how he did it, and includes construction photos and drawings, as well as a parts list.

Modern Modeling

Modeling a Chessie box car using the Pacific Rail Shops' 50' double-door box car kit. The major focus of the article is on the application of the decals.

Oregon S Scalers

The author describes the founding of the group in 1990, how they built their modular layout, how they hosted the 1994 NASG Convention, and what they see as their future.

Narrow Budget Narrow Gauge

Scratchbuilding a freelanced Sn3 flat car. Includes construction photos, diagrams, and a parts list.

The Tenth Sn3 Symposium

A report of the Sn3 annual show in Arizona. Includes manufacturers' reports and some photos.

WSLCo/Swayne Log Car

A product review of this P-B-L kit.

Best Model 60 Bulldozer Blade

The author previously commented that the kit didn't come with a blade, but the owner of Rio Grande Models provided him with one, which is reviewed here.

PS-2 Covered Hopper

A review of the new S-Helper Service PS-2 covered hopper.