O Scale Trains 2023 Mai / September - Oktober 2023

O Scale Trains
Celebrating the art of 1:48 modeling

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