Library - Magazine Articles by John Sauers

Building a PRR B8a 0-6-0 Part 1

O Scale Trains Magazine 01 March 2002 pg. 36     Scale:      Category: "Locomotives - Steam"

These engines were built between 1903 and 1917 and were re-classified to B8a to be used as yard switchers. The article describes how the author built this engine. Includes scale drawings

Building a PRR B8a 0-6-0 Part 2

O Scale Trains Magazine 02 May 2002 pg. 40     Scale: O     Category: "Locomotives - Steam"

This installment covers the construction of the cab, the rear deck, bunker, steps, boiler, cylinders, front pilots, and interior details.