Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | The Keystone Modeler 2010 #075
Articles Listing

PRR's P5A Electric Motor in S-Scale

After a brief description of this prototype engine, the article describes how the author scratchbuilt this electric locomotive from various commercial parts and many castings he made himself. Includes prototype and many model photos.

Building "HARRIS" Tower

The author describes how he built the Merchandise Service kit, with many construction photos. Prototype photos are also included.

Scratchbuilding the F24 Flat Car

This article shows step-by-step how to scratchbuild this MOW car. He describes the tools he used to the various parts, so it is a good general article on scratchbuild freight cars as well.

Designing and Modeling PRR Track

This article describes PRR tie spacing track standards, track center spacing, and how to model those standards. It is also a good general article on how to lay track (flex track). Also covers ballasting, painting, and detailing the track.

Modeling an H6SB in N-Scale

This article is a step-by-step photo documentation of how to take an Atlas 2-8-2 chassis and a Minitrix B6sb shell to build this engine.