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Articles Listing
What's happening with the O Scale Kings, October 2020?
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
11
Author:
Bruce B. Blackwood
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Scale:
O
The O Scale Kings is a two-rail group promoting the scale. This article updates everyone on what the group is up to.
All Tracks Lead to Strasburg, PA
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
15
Author:
Daniel Dawdy
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
Information about the Eastern PA 2 Rail O Scale Train Show and Swap Meet held in Strasburg, PA. Includes several photos taken at the event.
Making Some Dumpsters
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
26
Author:
Neville Rossiter
Category:
Scenery - Homes and Lots
Scale:
O
The author describes how he scratchbuilt a number of different industrial trash dumpsters from styrene.
Traction Cabeese
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
30
Author:
George Paxon
Category:
Cabooses
Scale:
O
Traction lines rarely used cabooses, but the author chose to scratchbuild one modeled after the Illinois Traction System caboose. Includes model photos and a drawing.
Scratch Building My Steam Locomotives Pt 2
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
38
Author:
Glenn Guerra
Category:
Scratchbuilding
Scale:
O
This installment covers the spring rigging and frame assembly. Includes many construction photos.
How to Convert a Weaver Troop Kitchen Car to Close Coupling and Narrower Trucks
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
51
Author:
Holger Rimkus
Category:
Passenger Cars
Scale:
O
The author describes and shows how he did the conversions for this car. Includes close-up photos.
Bob's Machine Shop
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
58
Author:
William Lubert
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
O
The author describes how he built this kit by an Australian manufacturer called Walker Models.
The Before and After Photos of My Restoration of a Late 40s Sheet Tin O Scale Rail Craft Panel Side Hopper
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
84
Author:
Brady J. McGuire
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Scale:
O
(this article has got to have the longest title ever!) A photo essay of how the author severely weathered the car.
Backshop Solutions
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
86
Author:
Ross Dando
Category:
Modules
Scale:
O
The author reports that his SW1500 has a functioning motor now. The remainder of the article is a photo essay of a Proto:48 module under construction.
Tips & Tricks
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
97
Author:
Neville Rossiter
Category:
Tools
Scale:
O
Creating a clearance gauge.
What's On Your Workbench?
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
98
Author:
Paul Hemsworth
Category:
Structures - Engine Servicing
Scale:
O
The author shares photos of his continuing work on his BN diesel servicing facility.