Thanks for visiting the
site. I hope you found it worth your time and that you will return soon. The
following links are ones that I can highly recommend. They are the ones I visit
regularly for inspiration and answers to my modeling questions. These are also
the products and suppliers that I use in my own work. Once again, for full
disclosure, I’m the current Managing Editor of O Scale Trains Magazine,
as well as a columnist for the publication. I can not only recommend our
publication, but the others listed here for the quality of their content.
Publications and modeling
forums
O Scale Trains Magazine
Dedicated to 2-Rail O Scale modeling. We cover traditional 1-1/4 gauge, Traction,
narrow gauge and general modeling subjects such as layout profiles and
construction/scratchbuilding of freight /passengers cars, locomotives and structures.
OST has also published the newly revised Guide to Modern O Scale, an overview of
O Scale modeling and products for those considering a switch from another scale.
The magazine is published
bi-monthly in January, March, May, July, September and November.
P48 Modeler E-zine
http://www.proto48.org/index.htm
An online e-zine from Gene Deimling that features numerous sources of P48
related
products and information
P48 Yahoo group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/p48_modeler/
A free membership Yahoo group of modelers working in or interested in P48.
Moderated by Gene Deimling, there are great discussions and answers to prototype
and
modeling questions.
The Model Railway Podcast.
http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/Welcome.html
A fast paced and lively broadcast hosted by Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, featuring interviews with some of the best minds in the hobby. Available free from iTunes.
P48 Layout Yahoo Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/p48layout/
Australian modeler Brett
Whelan’s layout is worthy of close study for those who think that O Scale and
small to modest spaces don’t go together. Brett has set a very high standard of
modeling for himself with his P48 Indiana Harbor Belt inspired urban switching
layout, and he has the modeling skills to bring that standard into reality.
Westlake Publishing Modelers’ Forum
I recently discovered this
site even though I have purchased their various Narrow Gauge, Logging and
Mining, and Modeling Annuals for a couple of years now. The modelers on this
forum are mainly into narrow gauge and logging along with large scale modeling
such as G gauge/or scale for the most part. I recommend this forum for the
excellent modeling skills and info you’ll find here.
Chuck Doan’s Modeling Albums
http://public.fotki.com/ChuckDoan/
I don’t remember how I
stumbled onto this site, but I’m glad I did. Mr. Doan simply enjoys modeling
weathered objects in a variety of scales from small to large such as 1/12th
scale. His work speaks volumes for itself. I’ve found much to be inspired about
in his various project albums on this site.
P48 modeling suppliers.
Protocraft
A wonderful source of P48 replacement wheels for cars and locomotives as well as
couplers, trucks and other conversion tools and supplies. PDF catalog
available.
O Scale
Resource
A listing
resource of O Scale manufacturers and suppliers.
Irish Tracklayer
http://www.irishtracklayer.com
John Houilhan of Irish Tracklayer produces a number of detail items for freight cars,
locomotives and track that are useful to modeling in P48.
American Switch & Signal
John Pautz has made
handlaying track a breeze in P48 with his line of turnout frog, guardrail and
switchpoint castings. I’ve used these exclusively on the layout (see the
current photo on the homepage), and can recommend them highly. They are made of
nickel silver and come in Code 100, 125 and a growing line of 138 rail sizes.
For further info, e-mail John at: jfpautz@pwrtc.com
Right-O-Way Products
Right-O-Way does not have a
presence on the Internet. They feature a number of detail parts for handlaid
track that I used extensively on the layout. Items include tieplates in several
sizes, joint bars, rail braces for turnouts and the list goes on. Lou Cross
gives excellent service. The mailing address is:
Right-O-Way Products
23682 Road 15-3/4
Chowchilla, CA 93610
Rails Unlimited
http://railsunlimited.ribbonrail.com
While not specifically
catering to P48, Ted Schnepf has a line of O Scale resin freight cars that are
worthy of consideration. Ted also carries general hobby items and many books on
prototype railroads and modeling subjects.
Mullet River Model Works
http://www.mulletrivermodelworks.com
Mullet River produces an
extensive line of laser cut wood model kits. Cabooses, freight cars and depots.
Glenn Guerra is the owner and his kits are superb in quality and a joy to
build. They are as well engineered as any I’ve seen with working doors and
windows.
RY Models (Rich Yoder)
http://richyodermodels.com/index.htm
Producer/Importer of brass
freight cars and locomotives. Many are offered with P48 trucks or wheels. Also
has a nice line of freight trucks in P48.
San Juan Car Co.
Supplier of P48 trucks and other detail parts. San Juan has recently introduced their new Evolution™ Coupler an operating Sharon coupler that features fully detailed coupler faces all around with an internally mounted knuckle spring.
Micro-Mark
Manufacturer and supplier of
a huge number of specialized modeling tools that will make life at the
workbench much more enjoyable. Catalog is available.
Southern Car & Foundry
Jon Cagle has started a new line of resin cast freight and passenger car kits for O Scale and HO. They are very well done and prototypically correct.
Chooch-Ultra Scale
The Ultra Line series of resin cars are well done replicas of steam era freight cars. The building kits are also worthy of attention. Chooch also has loads of details parts and castings for O Scale.
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