2026 ANNUAL: The 2026 O Scale Trains Annual celebrates the art of 1:48 model railroading — including a special look at the legendary New York Society of Model Engineers as it marks its 100th anniversary. Inside you’ll also find visits to beautifully crafted layouts, step-by-step how-to features on kitbashing and scratchbuilding, and a showcase of the latest products to enhance your railroad. Whether you’re building, operating, or just looking for inspiration, this year’s edition is packed with ideas to take your modeling to the next level. All this and more in the 2026 O Scale Trains Annual!
100 Years: The New York Society of Model Engineers
Celebrate a century of O scale excellence with a look inside the New York Society of Model Engineers, one of the nation’s oldest and most influential model railroad clubs.
Scratchbuilt Tugboat for Harbor Scenes
This method for building a waterline model of an early steam-powered tugboat can be applied to similar models to add interest to your harbor scenes.
Atlas O Premier EMD SD70ACe
The new diesel locomotive release from Atlas O captures the look and feel of the prototype in a sharp paint scheme paying tribute to the armed forces.
Atlas Two-Bay Centerflow Hopper in O Scale
The Atlas Two-Bay Centerflow covered hopper is a detailed rendition of a modern freight car that operates as good as it looks.
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