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Articles Listing
Joseph Fischer
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-05/06
Page:
14
Author:
Rosemarie Fischer Quintero
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Scale:
O
This article, written by his daughter, describes Joseph's life and his passion for custom-building O-scale cars under the name of "Fischer Railroad Models".
Attalee Taylor's Small Portion of the PRR
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-05/06
Page:
21
Author:
Daniel Dawdy
Co-author:
Attalee Taylor
Category:
Layouts - O
Scale:
O
The layout measures 20' x 12.5'. It is an around-the-room. The article covers compromises the owner has made to fit a large mainline layout into a small space. Includes many photos and a track plan.
Madisonville & Jamestown Railroad
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-05/06
Page:
34
Author:
Daryl Blake
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
O
The author, a retired professional railroader, describes how he built a layout in a 17' x 19' garage in Australia. The MJRR is a fictitious short line set in the Midwest of the USA operating from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. The article includes a track plan, and construction photos.
Scratch Building My Steam Locomotives Pt 5
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-05/06
Page:
41
Author:
Glenn Guerra
Category:
Scratchbuilding
Scale:
O
This installment covers the construction and installation of the fire box, motor mounts, and boilers. Includes many construction photos and diagrams.
Blue Ridge Midland Railroad
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-05/06
Page:
58
Author:
Daniel Dawdy
Category:
Layouts - O
Scale:
O
The author describes how he met Art Selby and visits his layout. This John Armstrong-designed layout fits in a 36' x 25' space. Includes many photos of the layout.
The Erie F7's and the John Armstrong Story
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-05/06
Page:
71
Author:
Art Selby
Category:
Locomotives - F7
Scale:
O
The engines that are the topic of the article were owned by John Armstrong, and when John passed away in 2004, his family gave them to the author.
A Work Train that Actually Works
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-05/06
Page:
73
Author:
Serge Lebel
Category:
M.O.W. Equipment
Scale:
O
The author describes what makes a work train, how to convert an MTH operable dump car to DCC, and upgrading them to "scale" appearances. Includes many photos.
Backshop Solutions
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-05/06
Page:
117
Author:
Ross Dando
Category:
Modules
Scale:
O
The author describes building the next module which has a mainline track and a siding.
Scene Around the Layout
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-05/06
Page:
123
Author:
Neville Rossiter
Category:
Scratchbuilding
Scale:
O
Turning N- and HO-scale styrene strips into scrap piles.
What's on Your Workbench?
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-05/06
Page:
125
Author:
George Lightfoot
Category:
Cabooses
Scale:
O
A quick article about converting an Ambroid caboose kit. Also covers how he improved the running of a brass 44-tonner.