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OGR CEO-PUBLISHER SUPPORTING MEMBER DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER 8/31/205:50 PM. 14 likes · 22,243 views. Updated 2/1/233:43 PM. Last Reply By barrister.2u · First Unread Post.GG1 4877 OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER. Not to rain on your post too much, but the 3rd Rail Virginian El-2 is not a brass model. It is a plastic model with brass details. However, plastic renders detail at a higher level than brass, so I don't mind. At the same time I do enjoy good brass models. Sep 17, 2022 · Each tables was added and secured together with a few screws. 3ea 30”x80” and 2ea 36”x80” tables created a layout that was within an inch of Ken’s design. The table size provided 24” hallway access on one side and 36” access on the other. Next, I positioned the full scale paper template and traced the layout edge on the new table ... Aus7 Modellers Group April Forum. Posted by Trevor Hodges on February 20, 2022. Posted in: News . Leave a comment. For All O-Scale Modellers.On a standard gauge railroad in the United States, that distance is 4-feet 8-1/2 inches (56-1/2 inches). For American O gauge track (say Lionel), the gauge is 1.25 inches. For O scale, the exact track gauge is (56-1/2 inches divided by 48) 1.1771 inches. In the United States, American O scale and O gauge track approximate this exact value using ...3rd Rail/Sunset New GP30 O Scale Model. jgtrh62 DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER 9/15/238:26 AM. 8 likes · 2,037 views. Updated 9/22/2310:20 AM. Last Reply By bigboy25 · First Unread Post. Page.Dec 27, 2023 · 12/27/235:09 PM. ️ 1. Randy Harrison OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER. I use a draftsman's scale, the 3-sided ruler that has 6 different scale gradations. For O scale, there is a 1-48 scale which is 1/4" = 1 foot. 12/27/238:22 PM. ️ 3. S StevefromPA OGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER. I believe I have 2 of the ... The O Scale King’s official blog site is the Oscalekings Yahoo Group. However, There are many other blogs, forums and groups that you can glean a lot of information from. All of the following groups need membership to enter. Follow the instructions required by each group. Below are those that deal directly with or share interests in O Scale 2 ... Online Forums and Groups. There are many blogs, forums and groups that you can glean a lot of information from. Some of the following groups need membership …8 likes · 1,342 views. Updated 2/11/242:25 PM. Last Reply By cbojanower · First Unread Post. New Cross Link 247 replies. UPDATE: 9-30-20 ... OGR Forum Supporting Member Announcement. OGR CEO-PUBLISHER SUPPORTING MEMBER DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER 8/31/205:50 PM. 14 likes · 22,232 views.Since our couplers are so huge, we should not use this measurement. The prototype was 76' 8 and 3/16" long over the car body (excluding the couplers) and this is the measurement that we should compare to the model. In 1/48, a "scale" GG1 should be 19 and 3/16" long over the car body.Here is my prewar OO NYC Hudson resting on the mantle till the new layout gets built. Sadly, scale Hudsons require bigger curves that my tiny layout space allows. So prewar Lionel OO, just as advertised back in the late 30's, gives me the Lionel quality in a smaller space. I also cannot afford a 700e, although the track to build even a small ...Users Viewing. 0 Staff, 1 Member, 17 Guests. armyranger. URL of smilie. O Gauge Forum - a community atmosphere sharing both our interest and experiences with model railroading. The O scale forum is moving to the O Scale Kings Website as a member only feature. It will be easier to use and will promote conversations concerning all of Two Rail O Scale. …3-Rail Scale Model Trains. 3-Rail Scale is model railroading in O scale that strives to achieve the most true-to-prototype realism possible with locomotives, rolling stock, paint schemes, scenery, operation, and other aspects of the hobby, while still using 3-rail O gauge track. This includes the use of scale (Kadee) couplers, and other ... A next generation social platform for 2 rail O scale model railroaders. Everyone is welcome but the group is for traditional 2R and Proto 48 modelers. The list owner and admins try to create an environment that is laid back and requires as few rules as possible. The goal is to have a place sort of like a club house or large dinner table.4/3/204:55 PM. ️. S. Islander OGR Forum Member. Athearn O scale box car kits were produced by Irving Athearn in Los Angeles, beginning in the early 1940's. The 40' box car kit made by Athearn was accurate, understanding that a "40 box car" was actually 40' 6' long inside, and nearly 42' long outside.The five foot minimum radius at center-line of G is not that much wider than three foot. I kinda went down the G road before the switch to O in 1993. I still have all my G scale stuff and have picked up a few items when I find great deals. Found 3 Bachmann cars, 2 coaches and a flat, local for about $20.TAML One-A-Days: Friday, February 15, 2024, T-62: New Cornice Details In The Works. 9 hours ago. Blackwater Canyon Line - Feb 6, 2024 - Sanky Wanky Coffee Kit, Scenery. 9 hours ago. Photo Chain Game. 10 hours ago. 577 Whistling billboard help. 10 hours ago. Delaware & Otsego Custom RS-3's by E-Z Catch train shop.A "Before and After" in brass: A Balboa import of the1970's this is an Illinois Central Forney, used in Chicago suburban service. They were built by the Rogers Locomotive Works of Paterson NJ in the late 1880's. IC engineer John Luther Jones ("Casey Jones") ran one for the 1892 Columbian Exposition. He disliked operating this type of …Model Railroad Discussion Groups - O Scale. This page provides a directory of O scale model railroad discussion forums and message boards including model railroad layout …PRR Man OGR Forum Member. I have several pairs of Keil-Line 41N and 41NP lightweight (streamline) passenger truck kits available. They build up into very nice sprung trucks, at a fraction of the cost of OCS or Wasatch version. The 41N were under many road's cars. The 41NP were under PRR cars.There's a reason Large Scale (G gauge) trains are intentionally designed for outdoor use. The San Leandro Historical Railway Society is building the G&O garden railroad in San Leandro, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). The layout is both G and O gauge (3-rail). The layout has been under construction since 2007 and is just getting operational.Join the online community of O Gauge Railroading and share your passion for O Scale model trains. Find events, tips, news, and resources for O Scale modelers of all levels and interests. Atlas, Bachman, Hornby, K-Line, Lionel and classic toy train discussion.The pH scale is a logarithmic scale used to measure acidity. The pH scale measures how basic or acidic a substance is, and it ranges from 0 to 14. On the pH scale, a pH of 7 is neu...The O scale forum is moving to the O Scale Kings Website as a member only feature. It will be easier to use and will promote conversations concerning all of Two Rail O Scale. …In today’s digital age, discussion forum websites have become an integral part of online communities. These platforms provide a space for individuals to connect, share ideas, and e...Jun 11, 2022 · The balance of the OGF engines will be in the hands of our members this month. The buyers of these engines will be delighted with the OGF 2022 Club Cars (Pup Trailers) as they fit so well with these engines. Joe Saggese. Master. Posts: 2,402. Goodbye Harry Hieke. This is wonderful news for not only Scale Trains, but HO and especially S scale. The former MTH HO line will no longer be held back in the market place by Mike's insistence on using DCS. IMHO, that change alone will increase the sales of the former MTH models. Scale Trains may be the player that just might do something with S scale.Economies of scale is a term that refers to the reduction of per-unit costs through an increase in production volume. Economies of scale is a term that refers to the reduction of p...Dec 3, 2020 · On a standard gauge railroad in the United States, that distance is 4-feet 8-1/2 inches (56-1/2 inches). For American O gauge track (say Lionel), the gauge is 1.25 inches. For O scale, the exact track gauge is (56-1/2 inches divided by 48) 1.1771 inches. In the United States, American O scale and O gauge track approximate this exact value using ... We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Post by Deleted onSep 13, 2019 at 10:54am. This is just me, but I love Legacy over TMCC, DCS in that order. Love how all Legacy engines speeds are matched and calibrated and Railsounds is by far the best sound system and any scale. Now if Lionel would only fix their QC issues and life would be perfect.Welcome to O Scale Central. O Scale Central is the new name for the organization promoting 1/48 scale model railroading. We are the national inclusive group for all gauges from O, P48, On3, On30, On2 and including 3 rail scale modeling. If you are not already a member, please consider joining O Scale Central. O Scale Trains Magazine will be produced as an annual publication following the printing of the January-February 2024 issue. P.O. Box 48 Bucklin, Missouri 64631 Toll-Free 877-787-2467 Outside U.S. 660-695-4433. About Our Company. About White River Productions; Shop Our Products; Customer Service;Nov 21, 2021 · The switches are all O22 switches. You could create the exact same layout using O27 track and switches but it would be 10% smaller. The geometry of O31 and O27 is exactly the same but O27 track sections are 10% smaller. Menards track is the same as post-war O gauge (O31) track. Alma and Jupiter Bay Railway - The Road to a Better Tomorrow. Feb 15, 2024 · Users Online in the Last 24 Hours. 4 Staff, 52 Members, 591 Guests. The friendliest forum serving the O-Gauge community, free to use, no advertising, and lots of daily activity. Share ideas about everything O Scale. Forums. OST Forums the premier O Scale forum from O Scale Trains Magazine 2-Rail O Scale Forum from OGR Magazine MTJ Forums …If you're willing to go down to O31 minimum, you can run two loops on a 4' wide layout. You won't have as much room for sidings/switching, but you will be able to run two trains. 8/29/132:46 PM. ️ 0. MakingTheGrade OGR Forum Member. That looks good. I'm very limited for space myself so 4'x8' is it for now. I've seen some different varieties ...S Scale News From Scale Trains. RT Rusty Traque OGR Forum Member. It's brief, but there has been some action. Test shots of the steel rebuilt boxcar and fish-belly hopper have been done. They state work is being done on the EV caboose. Note: HO test shots are shown first, scroll down a little for the S Scale:S Scale News From Scale Trains. RT Rusty Traque OGR Forum Member. It's brief, but there has been some action. Test shots of the steel rebuilt boxcar and fish-belly hopper have been done. They state work is being done on the EV caboose. Note: HO test shots are shown first, scroll down a little for the S Scale:3-Rail Scale Model Trains. 3-Rail Scale is model railroading in O scale that strives to achieve the most true-to-prototype realism possible with locomotives, rolling stock, paint schemes, scenery, operation, and other aspects of the hobby, while still using 3-rail O gauge track. This includes the use of scale (Kadee) couplers, and other ... A forum community dedicated to model train owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about brands, various scales, repairs, storage, displays, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!Mar 1, 2023 · Post by keithl onMar 1, 2023 at 10:45am. I enjoyed the video that Denny shared here recently on his original Williams Lackawanna PA that he upgraded to TMCC with ERR boards. It inspired me to share my upgrade of my original Williams scale GG1 that I did in the last month. I’ve had this engine since the late-1990s. Like many model train enthusiasts, Brian and Elizabeth loved the movie Polar Express . It warms the heart, brings back that childhood magic and reminds us of the beauty of the season. But they went all out, with elves, Northern Lights and much more! Share your Polar Express photos and videos or share any photos you have from Brian's layout.Like many model train enthusiasts, Brian and Elizabeth loved the movie Polar Express . It warms the heart, brings back that childhood magic and reminds us of the beauty of the season. But they went all out, with elves, Northern Lights and much more! Share your Polar Express photos and videos or share any photos you have from Brian's layout.Mar 1, 2023 · OGR CEO-PUBLISHER SUPPORTING MEMBER DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER 12/2/239:28 PM. 8 likes · 1,322 views. Updated 2/11/242:25 PM. Last Reply By cbojanower · First Unread Post. New Cross Link 247 replies. UPDATE: 9-30-20 ... OGR Forum Supporting Member Announcement. OGR CEO-PUBLISHER SUPPORTING MEMBER DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER 8/31/205:50 PM. Atlas O scale. GM gene m OGR Forum Member. WTB Atlas NYC F3 B Unit either powered or unpowered, MIB. Any of the following: Atlas #1639-1 powered with road number 2404, #1639-2 powered with road number 2405, #1689-1unpowered with road number 2406 or #1689-2 unpowered with road number 2407. Thank you.Model trains are a great hobby for people of all ages. O scale model trains are one of the most popular sizes and offer a wide variety of options for both experienced and novice mo...Welcome to O Scale Central. Visit our Facebook Page Visit our YouTube Channel. O Scale Central is the new name for the organization promoting 1/48 scale model railroading. We …Jun 11, 2022 · The balance of the OGF engines will be in the hands of our members this month. The buyers of these engines will be delighted with the OGF 2022 Club Cars (Pup Trailers) as they fit so well with these engines. Joe Saggese. Master. Posts: 2,402. Goodbye Harry Hieke. Welcome to O Scale Central. O Scale Central is the new name for the organization promoting 1/48 scale model railroading. We are the national inclusive group for all gauges from O, P48, On3, On30, On2 and including 3 rail scale modeling. If you are not already a member, please consider joining O Scale Central. The 27 stood for the radius of the turns. The O-27 were designed to use a smaller layout a full circle is just a bit over 2 feet. My layout uses traditional 0-72 (a full circle would be 6 feet) just so I can run any engine on it. The rails were a little taller on the O-27 to make it a little harder to derail. Herman.O scale and On30. What Bill and Dave talked about are all good but things have changed in the design and operation of a railroad - of any size. The width or the "visible" portion of a model railroad need not really exceed 12" - 18" in width. Industries can be flats or partial structures.TAML One-A-Days: Friday, February 15, 2024, T-62: New Cornice Details In The Works. 9 hours ago. Blackwater Canyon Line - Feb 6, 2024 - Sanky Wanky Coffee Kit, Scenery. 9 hours ago. Photo Chain Game. 10 hours ago. 577 Whistling billboard help. 10 hours ago. Delaware & Otsego Custom RS-3's by E-Z Catch train shop. Mar 1, 2023 · UPDATED: 3-5-2023 FOR SALE / TRADE and WANT TO BUY RULES. OGR CEO-PUBLISHER SUPPORTING MEMBER DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER 4/24/184:59 PM. 40 likes · 8,310 views. Updated 3/7/2312:36 AM. Last Reply By OGR CEO-PUBLISHER · First Unread Post. New Cross Link 247 replies. UPDATE: 9-30-20 ... OGR Forum Supporting Member Announcement. Model trains are a popular hobby for many people, and O scale model trains are some of the most popular. O scale model trains are a great way to get started in the hobby, as they a...There's a reason Large Scale (G gauge) trains are intentionally designed for outdoor use. The San Leandro Historical Railway Society is building the G&O garden railroad in San Leandro, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). The layout is both G and O gauge (3-rail). The layout has been under construction since 2007 and is just getting operational.Dec 8, 2020 · O Scale is larger than Traditional O-gauge products since they are more true to 1:48 scale proportions." Ok, got it. "O Gauge" is an approximation of O Scale while "O Scale" is more true to the 1:48 scale. And I look at their O Scale locomotives and rolling stock and many of them require greater size curves because they're longer. A forum community dedicated to model train owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about brands, various scales, repairs, storage, displays, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!There is no comeback in the Williams line. There wasn’t in 2021 when this was posted by a dealer. There isn’t now. It’s too bad. Williams played an important role, and Bachmann held the product line together for a few years before losing interest in it and deciding the market wasn’t profitable enough in O gauge.I couldn't find this part number on their website, 48-1129, so was trying to ask. If anybody has KeilLine #48-1129 packages in your junk box or loaded for the Chicago O scale show, lemme know and you won't have to haul them. Those not going, or dealers, are requeted to look through their "some day maybe" stages. 3/8/224:45 PM.Oct 17, 2022 · 1. 2. PK Pete Kruimer OGR Forum Member. I took a look today at the 3 Rail Scale forum, (been a while) to see what was new and what type of modeling was going on. Usually lots of good stuff. There were maybe two threads related to the forum subject, and 22-24 advertisements. So I bailed (probably the opposite of what the vendors want or ... The balance of the OGF engines will be in the hands of our members this month. The buyers of these engines will be delighted with the OGF 2022 Club Cars (Pup Trailers) as they fit so well with these engines. Joe …So this question was inspired a bit by the thread "Is Model Railroading Dying" and some of my observations of late. I don't know the percentage of O scalers on this board and I do know there are some O specific sites, but nonetheless I'll throw this out there. And while I don't model O, I've been around it for 25+ years with family members who do, so maybe I …A next generation social platform for 2 rail O scale model railroaders. Everyone is welcome but the group is for traditional 2R and Proto 48 modelers. The list owner and admins try to create an environment that is laid back and requires as few rules as possible. The goal is to have a place sort of like a club house or large dinner table.3-Rail Scale is an approach to model railroading in O scale that strives to achieve the most true-to-prototype realism possible with locomotives, rolling stock, paint schemes, scenery, operation, and other aspects of the hobby, while still using 3-rail O gauge track. This would include the use of scale (Kadee) couplers, and other modifications ...There's a reason Large Scale (G gauge) trains are intentionally designed for outdoor use. The San Leandro Historical Railway Society is building the G&O garden railroad in San Leandro, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). The layout is both G and O gauge (3-rail). The layout has been under construction since 2007 and is just getting operational.Join the online community of O Gauge Railroading and share your passion for O Scale model trains. Find events, tips, news, and resources for O Scale modelers of all levels …Kusan/LMT in Franklin (suburb of Nashville), TN bought the line towards the end of 1954 and production moved south. A number of freight cars they made are extremely hard to find - tougher than 6464s like the orange 6464-100 WP to locate. If you like postwar trains and want some variety AMT adds variety to your collection.O-Scale West. MM Mojave Mike OGR Forum Member. Just one question....O-Scale West 2021. Go or No-Go? I find websites that say it’s on, and others that say it’s re-scheduled to May of 2022. 2/1/216:47 PM.A forum community dedicated to model train owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about brands, various scales, repairs, storage, displays, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!Post by Country Joe on10 minutes ago. Welcome rocky88 to the OGF. Alma and Jupiter Bay Railway - The Road to a Better Tomorrow. O Gauge Forum - a community atmosphere sharing both our interest and experiences with model railroading.3rd Rail/Sunset New GP30 O Scale Model. jgtrh62 DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER 9/15/238:26 AM. 8 likes · 2,037 views. Updated 9/22/2310:20 AM. Last Reply By bigboy25 · First Unread Post. Page. O scale and On30. What Bill and Dave talked about are all good but things have changed in the design and operation of a railroad - of any size. The width or the "visible" portion of a model railroad need not really exceed 12" - 18" in width. Industries can be flats or partial structures.3rd Rail/Sunset New GP30 O Scale Model. jgtrh62 DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER 9/15/238:26 AM. 8 likes · 2,037 views. Updated 9/22/2310:20 AM. Last Reply By bigboy25 · First Unread Post. Page.ex Budd man OGR Forum Member. I have two K-line steam engines with air whistle tenders. Both have a four pin socket under the cab floor. I can find no info on their purpose. I've removed the boiler from one and on the reversing board there seems to be a sound chip connected to the afore mentioned socket.The five foot minimum radius at center-line of G is not that much wider than three foot. I kinda went down the G road before the switch to O in 1993. I still have all my G scale stuff and have picked up a few items when I find great deals. Found 3 Bachmann cars, 2 coaches and a flat, local for about $20.soak the cars in it overnight and they will be about 95 - 100% paint removed, may have to take like a stiff bristle brush to hit the cars to get any paint left. Use full strength do not dilute. Last Edit: Feb 11, 2024 at 6:24am by rtraincollector. This will take you to over 900 train pictures.O SCALE 3 RAIL TRAINS. This group was created as an open forum to o scale trains,3 rail pre war,post war,and modern .For discussions on repairs, preventive maintenance and...Portable, Foldable 027 Layout. Charlie Howard OGR Forum Member. I've read a number of threads on small and portable layouts, so I thought I'd post this. It might give someone an idea. The purpose of this was for my 5 year old grandson. Some might have seen the Pre-Post war 2-4-2, that I repainted similar to a red comet, for Christmas last year. Model Railroad Discussion Groups - O Scale. This page provides a directory of O scale model railroad discussion forums and message boards including model railroad layout …Changing 3 rail MTH premier passenger trucks to 2 rail. Atsfman SUPPORTING MEMBER 12/22/234:55 PM. 0 likes · 208 views. Updated 12/24/236:53 AM. Last Reply By ryanexpresstrains · First Unread Post. New 22 replies.OGR CEO-PUBLISHER SUPPORTING MEMBER DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER 12/2/239:28 PM. 8 likes · 1,340 views. Updated 2/11/242:25 PM. Last Reply By cbojanower · First Unread Post. New Cross Link 247 replies. UPDATE: 9-30-20 ... OGR Forum Supporting Member Announcement. OGR CEO-PUBLISHER SUPPORTING MEMBER …3-Rail Scale is an attitude toward the O gauge hobby that derives satisfaction and fun from using the prototype as its guide. The intent in 3-Rail Scale is to continually strive for as much prototype realism as possible within the limitations of time, talent, and available space. More than any other single thing, the desire for realism in ... TAML One-A-Days: Friday, February 15, 2024, T-62: New Cornice Details In The Works. 9 hours ago. Blackwater Canyon Line - Feb 6, 2024 - Sanky Wanky Coffee Kit, Scenery. 9 hours ago. Photo Chain Game. 10 hours ago. 577 Whistling billboard help. 10 hours ago. Delaware & Otsego Custom RS-3's by E-Z Catch train shop. . Jun 10, 2022 · S Scale News From Scale TA next generation social platform for 2 rail O sc Atlas, Bachman, Hornby, K-Line, Lionel and classic toy train discussion. Users Viewing. 0 Staff, 1 Member, 17 Guests. ar Mar 1, 2023 · OGR Forum Supporting Member Announcement. OGR CEO-PUBLISHER SUPPORTING MEMBER DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER 8/31/205:50 PM. 14 likes · 22,243 views. Updated 2/1/233:43 PM. Last Reply By barrister.2u · First Unread Post. O Gauge Forum. Main O-Gauge Board & D56 Clu...
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