O Scale Trains Magazine
Celebrating the Art of 1:48 Modeling

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This Issue:
September/October 2023 /
 Issue No. 129
52 pages

Features

O Scale Brass Steam Locomotive Drives — Part 3  by Martin Megregian — Part 3 discusses drives used by Key, Precision Scale, Oriental, and Weaver.

Building Yarmouth Model Works’ PRR X31f Boxcar Kit  by Chris Crane — Chris presents details in building a modern kit (3-D printing and resin cast).

Building Mitchum’s Tires  by Martin Brechbiel — Martin shares the upgrading and modification to create an O scale business.

Santa Barbara and Moorpark Modeling Efforts  by Bob Poole — Bob relates his efforts modeling two unfinished places: Santa Barbara and Moorpark.

Why P-48?  by David Schultz — David relates his decision going down the Proto 48 track.

Scratchbuilding A Wooden Gondola  by William W. Davis — Bill builds a Simpson gondola kit.

Repairing an Open Motor Trolley Scratchbuilt in 1947  by Catherine Wubbel — The restoration of a vintage family treasure is presented.

Columns

O Scale Archeology  by Jim DeBruin

The Ne-O-Phyte  by Kurt Thompson

Traction Action  by Martin Brechbiel

Departments

Advertising Index

Club Directory

Events Listing

Letters to the Editor

New Tracks Schedule

Product Announcements

Softbound, 8.5x11 magazine with 52 all-color pages, numerous full-color photos, maps, charts, technical drawings.

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