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Table of Contents for Volume 1 – 2002. Download the > Index for Volume 1


Table of Contents Issue #1, March/April 2002


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  • Neville Rossiter’s Bay Ridge Harbour RR
  • Adding Weights to Cars – Gary Woodward
  • Working Windows, Hatches & Doors – Harry Hieke
  • Improving Weaver’s 53′ Flatcar – Ed Bommer
  • Constructing the Float Bridge on the BRHRR – Neville Rossiter
  • Building a PRR B8a 0-8-0, Pt. 1 John Sauers

DEPARTMENTS

  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • O Scale Hall of Fame – Minton Cronkhite
  • Dealer’s Corner – Bruce Blackwood
  • The Modeler’s Shelf – Reader’s photos
  • Crapola from the Cupola – Pecos John Smith
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Observations from the Publisher
  • Advertiser Index
  • Event List

Table of Contents Issue #2, May/June 2002


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FEATURES — 56 pages this issue

  • The Photographic Artistry of K. Jeb Kriigel
  • Converting an MTH 3 rail Diesel to 2 Rail – Roland Marx, Germany
  • Working Windows, Hatches & Doors, Pt. 2 – Harry Hieke
  • Build a Car Float – Neville Rossiter
  • The Great Northern Pacific RR of Michael Luczak
  • Building a PRR B8a 0-8-0, Pt. 2 – John Sauers
  • Contest Photos – O Scale West & March Meet

DEPARTMENTS

  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • O Scale Hall of Fame – Bill Wolfer
  • Dealer’s Corner – Bruce Blackwood
  • The Modeler’s Shelf – Reader’s photos
  • Crapola from the Cupola – Pecos John Smith
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Observations from the Publisher
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listings

Table of Contents Issue #3, July/August 2002


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FEATURES — 56 pages this issue

  • Nick Biangel’s On30 Northern Division
  • C of Ga. Door and a Half Boxcar in Proto48 – Gene Deimling
  • Working Windows, Hatches & Doors, Pt. 3 – Harry Hieke
  • Pfaudler Milk Cars – Ben Brown
  • Simple Hopper Conversion
  • Building a PRR B8a 0-8-0, Pt. 3 – John Sauers (Conclusion)
  • Special Feature – O Scale West

DEPARTMENTS

  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • O Scale Hall of Fame – Bill Wolfer
  • Dealer’s Corner – Bruce Blackwood
  • The Modeler’s Shelf – Reader’s photos
  • Crapola from the Cupola – Pecos John Smith
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listings

Table of Contents Issue #4, Sept/Oct 2002


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FEATURES

  • A. Louis Ertz’s West Tennessee Central
  • Interview with Reed Artim: O Scale Realty
  • Working Windows and Hatches Pt. 4 – Harry Hieke
  • Locomotive Servicing Bay, Neville Rossiter
  • Caboose Conversion, Gary Woodard
  • Carmer “Push Type” Uncoupling Levers, Ed Bommer
  • Detailing a Weaver GP-38, Richard Madonna
  • Chicago National Contest Photos

DEPARTMENTS

  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • NEW: Proto48 Modeling – Gene Deimling
  • O Scale Hall of Fame – Frank Ellison
  • The Modeler’s Shelf – Reader’s photos
  • Crapola from the Cupola – Pecos John Smith
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy, Sell, Trade ads
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listings

Table of Content Issue #5, Nov/Dec 2002


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  • Our first contest – Design A Layout
  • Construct a Yard Tower – Dave Stewart
  • Superdetailing InterMountain Box Cars – Woody Mathews
  • Steam Loco Cab Curtains & Awnings – Harry Hieke
  • Fill ‘er Up – Michael Miller’s fab garage model
  • How I Built My Critter – John Fryant
  • Kingsbury Terminal Railroad – Marshall Vine
  • Where The Eagle Meets The Chief – Day 1
  • CNJ O Scalers Modular layout – Pete Hess

DEPARTMENTS

  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Proto48 Modeling – Gene Deimling
  • NEW: Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • O Scale Hall of Fame – Rollin Lobaugh
  • The Modeler’s Shelf – Reader’s photos
  • Crapola from the Cupola – Pecos John Smith
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy, Sell, Trade ads
  • Observations from the Publisher
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listings
  • OST Dealer List
  • Auction Data

Table of Contents for Volume 2 – 2003. Download the > Index for Volume 2


Table of Contents Issue #6, Jan/Feb 2003



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FEATURES

  • Gordon Whitlock’s C&O Boyertown Division
  • Construct a Yard Tower, part 2 – Dave Stewart
  • Design A Layout Contest
  • Build A PRR E-1 – John Sauers
  • MetroWest O Scale Modluar RR, Part 1 , Jimi Smith
  • Just A Plain Switcher (K-Line conversion) – Roland Marx
  • Day 2, 2003 O Scale National – John Smith
  • Styrofoam Viaduct – John Kathman
  • Build a Rock Island Fowler Clone Box Car – Charles Morrill

DEPARTMENTS

  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • O Scale Hall of Fame – John Armstrong
  • The Modeler’s Shelf – Reader’s photos
  • Crapola from the Cupola – Pecos John Smith
  • O Scale DCC – Ted Byrne
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy, Sell, Trade ads
  • Observations
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listings
  • OST Dealer List
  • Auction Data

Table of Contents Issue #7, March/April 2003



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FEATURES

  • Vine Street Yard – Marshall Vine
  • Lighting For Layouts – Carey Hinch
  • Grade Crossing Electronics – Don Woodwell
  • PRSL O Scale layout – John P. Dunn, Sr.
  • Painting A Keystone Model Works Hopper – Harry A. Hieke, Jr.
  • Bob & Elizabeth Jakl’s O Scale Layout
  • How Long Have I Wanted One Of Those – Bob Garrelts
  • Build A PRR E-1, Part 2- John Sauers
  • MetroWest O Scale Modluar RR, Part 2 – Jimi Smith
  • Day 3, 2003 O Scale National – John Smith
  • Lionel Milk Reefer Conversion – Dick Bregler & Joe Giannovario

DEPARTMENTS

  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • OST Dealer List
  • Reader Feedback
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Proto48 – Gene Deimling
  • Crapola from the Cupola – Pecos John Smith
  • Buy, Sell, Trade ads
  • O Scale Hall of Fame – Ed Alexander
  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listings
  • The Modeler’s Shelf – Reader’s photos
  • Observations

Table of Contents Issue #8, May/June 2003



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  • Rose River Railroad – Daniel Wehrli
  • No-Revenue Trio – Phil Opielowski
  • Weathering Made Easy – Gene Deimling
  • Mail Trains – Brian Scace
  • Scale Command, Part 1 – Don Woodwell
  • The Inside Story – Herm Botzow
  • Where The Eagle Meets The Chief – Day 4
  • Build A PRR E-1, Part 3, Conclusion – John Sauers
  • OST Visits O Scale West 2003

DEPARTMENTS

  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • NEW! Traction Action – Roger Jenkins
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • OST Dealer List
  • Reader Feedback
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Proto48 – Gene Deimling
  • Crapola from the Cupola – Pecos John Smith
  • Buy, Sell, Trade ads
  • O Scale Hall of Fame – William K Walthers
  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listings
  • The Modeler’s Shelf – Reader’s photos
  • Observations

Table of Contents Issue #9, July/Aug 2003



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  • Design-A-Layout Contest Winners
  • Scratch Build A Pickle Car – Tom Houle
  • The Secrets of Lost Wax Casting – Roland Marx
  • Scale Command, Part 2 – Don Woodwell
  • Casting Your Own Parts – Gary Woodard
  • Converting an MTH Schnabel Car
  • Modeler’s Tricks – Bill Becker & Stuart Ramsey

DEPARTMENTS

  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Traction Action – Roger Jenkins
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • OST Dealer List
  • O Scale DCC – Ted Byrne
  • Reader Feedback
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Proto48 – Gene Deimling
  • Crapola from the Cupola – Pecos John Smith
  • Buy, Sell, Trade ads
  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listings
  • The Modeler’s Shelf – Reader’s photos
  • Observations

Table of Contents Issue #10, Sept/Oct 2003



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  • Alex Azazry’s DAMN railway & Transportation Co. – John Henke
  • Babbit Atlantic Mod: Cab & Boiler – Bob Garrelts
  • Super Detailed Track – Clark Howell
  • Southern New England Model RR Club – Rich Godfrey
  • Scale Command, Part 3 – Don Woodwell
  • The L & N and Southern RR – Carey Hinch
  • Where The Eagle Meets The Chief – Pictorial
  • A Track Cleaning Car – Stuart Ramsey
  • Floor Modules – Gary Woodard
  • Modeler’s Tricks: IM Working Doors – Harry Hieke

DEPARTMENTS

  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Traction Action – Roger Jenkins
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • OST Dealer List
  • Reader Feedback
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Proto48 – Gene Deimling
  • Crapola from the Cupola – Pecos John Smith
  • Buy, Sell, Trade ads
  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listings
  • The Modeler’s Shelf – Reader’s photos
  • Observations

Table of Contents Issue #11, May/June 2003



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  • New Orleans Public Belt RR – Richard Gardner
  • Babbit Atlantic Mod: Tender – Bob Garrelts
  • O Scale Small Layout – Norman Hills
  • Acrylic Innersides – Nick Pulskamp
  • Building a PRR N2sa – John Sauers
  • 2004 O Scale National Convention, An Overview – Brian Scace
  • Building a GP-9 – Tom Houle
  • Indianapolis Fall O Scale Meet – The Staff

DEPARTMENTS

  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Traction Action – Roger Jenkins
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • OST Dealer List
  • Reader Feedback
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Proto48 – Gene Deimling
  • Crapola from the Cupola – Pecos John Smith
  • Buy, Sell, Trade ads
  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listings
  • O Scale DCC – Ted Byrne
  • Observations

Table of Contents for Volume 3 – 2004. Download the > Index for Volume 3


Table of Contents Issue #12, Jan/Feb 2004



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  • The Great Central Railway – Mike Culham
  • Sandstone Bluffs – Herm Botzow
  • Converting a Lionel Gondola to Two Rail – Mike Culham
  • O Scale National 2004 – Part 2, Brian Scace
  • Working Caboose Markers – Marty Iftody
  • Building Traditional Wooden Kits – Wm. Kendall
  • Considerations For Laying Track – George Muller

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger Jenkins
  • Modelers Shelf
  • Crapola From The Cupola – John C. Smith
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Proto48 – Gene Deimling
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • OST Dealer List
  • Observations

Table of Contents Issue #13, March/April 2004



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  • The SOUTHERN – Stuart Ramsey
  • A Chicago Great Western Caboose – Al Krol
  • Bright Headlights – Stuart Ramsey
  • Bitten by the Bug… – Carey Hinch
  • A Sector Plate for the Harmony Creek & Southern – Ron Gribler
  • O Scale National 2004 Layout Photos
  • Just Another Plain Switcher – Roland Marx
  • Building 69″ Drivers for a Burlington 2-6-2 Prairie – Tom Mix
  • Working Lighted Switch Stands – Charlie Morrill
  • WM Boxcar Conversion – Don McFall
  • Locomotive Wheel Cleaner – David Stewart
  • OST Builds A Layout

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger Jenkins
  • Modelers Shelf
  • Crapola From The Cupola – John C. Smith
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • O Scale DCC – Ted Byrne
  • The Good Old Days – Jace Kahn [NEW Feature]
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Proto48 – Gene Deimling
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • OST Dealer List
  • Observations

Table of Contents Issue #14, May/June 2004



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  • YARDS, Part 1 – Herm Botzow
  • Second Life – Reworking of a KTM GP-35 – Roland marx
  • The Berlin Branch of the B&W – Jim Taverna
  • Modeler’s Tricks, A Handy HO Part for O Scalers – Ron Gribler
  • Hand Laying Switches – Ed Reutling
  • Modeler’s Tricks, Painted Wheels with Shiny Treads – Ron Gribler
  • March Meet Photos – Brian Scace
  • Easement Graph
  • Hall of Fame – Bob O’Neill

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger Jenkins
  • Modelers Shelf
  • The Good Old Days – Jace Kahn
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Proto48 – Gene Deimling
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • OST Dealer List
  • Observations

Table of Contents Issue #15, July/Aug 2004



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FEATURES

  • Tall Pines Timber Co. – Bob Dupont
  • Installing Kadee Couplers on a Weaver Gon – Ron Gribler
  • The Acme Steel Fabricating Co. – Mike Culham
  • Scratchbuild a Roundhouse – Charlie Flichmann
  • A Brief Conversation with M.T.H.’s Andy Edelman – Jeb Kriigel
  • YARDS, Part 2 – Herm Botzow
  • Bob’s Carry Box – Bob O’Neil
  • Building Rerailers – Ted Byrne

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger Jenkins
  • Modelers Shelf
  • The Good Old Days – Jace Kahn
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Proto48 – Gene Deimling
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations

Table of Contents Issue #16, Sept/Oct 2004



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FEATURES

  • Cheryl Valley Railroad
  • Layout in a Small Space: 11’x19′
  • Yards, Part 3 ã Division Point Yard
  • Red Caboose Reefer Kit Bash
  • Building the Depot at Early Winters
  • An Old Atlas Caboose Revisited
  • Some Thoughts for Scratchbuilders on Finding Dimensions
  • How large is that sand box?

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger Jenkins
  • Modelers Shelf
  • The Good Old Days – Jace Kahn
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Fine Scale Modeling – Gene Deimling
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations

Table of Contents Issue #17, May/June 2004



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FEATURES

  • O Scale Influences – John Armstrong
  • O Scale Influences – Gil Stovicek
  • O Scale Influences – Willard jones
  • Layout Lighting and Nighttime Photography
  • The Granville Island Model Train Museum

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Modelers Shelf
  • The Good Old Days – Jace Kahn
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Fine Scale Modeling – Gene Deimling
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations

Table of Contents for Volume 4 – 2005. Download the > Index for Volume 4


Table of Contents Issue #18, Jan/Feb 2005



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  • East Bay Model Engineers Celebrate Golden Spike
  • Building Plastic Kits – William Kendall
  • Modernize a USRA Tender – Sam Shumaker
  • O Scale Influences – John Humphreys
  • Building a Small O Scale Layout, Part 1 – Mike Culham
  • Brass Bashing a KTM SD40M-2 – Roland Marx

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Modelers Shelf
  • The Modern Image – Carey Hinch
  • The Good Old Days – Jace Kahn
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Powering Up – Ted Byrne
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Fine Scale Modeling – Gene Deimling
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #19, March/April 2005



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  • Texas Midland Railway – Dallas Division
  • O Scale Influences – Glen Davis
  • Building a Small O Scale Layout, Part 2 – Mike Culham
  • Scratchbuild a Simple Steam Service Site – Tom Houle

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Modelers Shelf
  • The Modern Image – Carey Hinch
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Fine Scale Modeling – Gene Deimling
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #20, May/June 2005



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FEATURES

  • Scratchbuilding an N&W Steam-Era Caboose – Joe Giannovario
  • N&W Diesel-Era Class CF Cabs – Richard Howard
  • Building a Small O Scale Layout, Part 3 – Mike Culham
  • Traingate – Phil Opielowski
  • A Mountain Climbing Railroad in O Scale – George Muller
  • Painting and Lettering a B&O Baggage Car – Ed Bommer
  • Some of the Best of O Scale West
  • OST 2K5 Digital Photo Contest
  • Overhauling the Atlas 89′ Flatcar

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger C Parker
  • The Modern Image – Carey Hinch
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Fine Scale Modeling – Gene Deimling
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #21, July/Aug 2005



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  • A Simple Diesel 2-Rail Conversion – Carey Hinch
  • Pulling Freight the Electric Way – Gerald Brothers
  • Timeless Structrures – Carl Cornish
  • Building a Small O Scale layour, Part 4 – Mike Culham
  • Scratchbuilding a Woodside Gondola – Tom Houle
  • Chicago O Meet Contest Photos – Staff
  • Stretching AHM Flatcars – Gary Woodard
  • Spring Power Transfer – Dan McCaffery & Bob Morgan
  • O Scale Influences: Arthur Ford
  • OST Builds a Layout – Update

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger C Parker
  • The Modern Image – Carey Hinch
  • The Good Old Days – Jace kahn
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #22, Sept/Oct 2005



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  • The Operating Sscheme of the Great Western Railroad – Bob Boelter
  • Command Control Comparison – Ted Byrne and the OST Staff
  • The Art of Modeling Trees – K Jeb Kriigel
  • Building a Small O Scale layour, Part 5 – Mike Culham
  • Basement Improvements – John Stilgoe
  • Building a Simple Vinegar Tank Car – Martin Brechtbiel
  • How to Wire a Carbarn – Randy Brown
  • Scratchbuild a Branchline Station – Tom houle
  • OST 2K5 Photo Contest Winners

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger C Parker
  • The Modern Image – Carey Hinch
  • The Good Old Days – Jace kahn
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #23, May/June 2005



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  • Scratchbuild a C&O High Side Gondola – Ron Gribler
  • Building an Interurban Combine – Gerald Brothers
  • 2006 Convention Info – Bob Lavezzi
  • Building a Small O Scale layour, Part 6 – Mike Culham
  • Build a Barrel Car – William Kendall
  • PowerUp: Build an O Scale Power Supply, Part 1 – Ted Byrne
  • Utility Poles (or… Bring Power to the Masses) – Gary Woodard
  • Restoring a Vintage Tank Car – Tom Houle

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger C Parker
  • The Modern Image – Carey Hinch
  • The Good Old Days – Jace kahn
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Brian Scace

Table of Contents for Volume 5 – 2006. Download the > Index for Volume 5


Table of Contents Issue #24, Jan/Feb 2006



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  • Creating Work at Lancaster on the Great Western – Bob Boelter
  • Manual Turnout – Ted Horvath
  • Lionel, Atlas and Very Cheap Motive Power – John Stilgoe
  • Building a Small O Scale Layout – Part 7 – Mike Culham
  • Building Trucks for Cars and Locomotives – Tom Mix
  • 2006 O Scale National Convention – Bob Lavezzi
  • Courageous Cuts – Roland Marx
  • Progressive Sandcast Recasting – Nick Pulskamp.
  • Planning the New Cascade Northern Railroad – Carl Robart
  • 2005 Indy O Scale Meet Photos
  • PowerUp: Build an O Scale Power Supply – Part 2 – Ted Byrne

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger C Parker
  • The Good Old Days – Jace Kahn
  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill [New Column!]
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #25, March/April 2006



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  • Bay Ridge Harbor Revisited — Neville Rossiter
  • Building a Small O Scale Layout — Mike Culham
  • Lenses and Portholes — Marty Iftody.
  • Running Trains with Their Own Fuel — Bob Boelter
  • Growing Up O Scale – 2006 O Scale National Convention.
  • Track as Scenery — Mike Cougill
  • Quench Your Loco’s Thirst — Water Tanks by C. Victor Robart.
  • Index to O Scale Trains Volume 3, Jan. – Dec. 2004

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger C Parker
  • The Good Old Days – Jace Kahn
  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Carey Hinch
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #26, May/June 2006



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  • From the Forest to the Sawmill — Paul Templar
  • Building a Small O Scale Layout, Part 9 — Mike Culham
  • Converting K-Line Hoppers to 2-Rail — Ron Morse
  • OST 2K6 3rd Annual Digital Photo Contest — Staff
  • Across the Pond — Photo essay by Jacki Molinaro
  • 2006 O Scale National Convention — O Scale national Committee
  • Branchline Engine Shed — Tom Houle
  • Modeling Ground Cover — Mike Cougill
  • O Scale influences — Brian Scace on Joe Fischer
  • O Scale Coaches — Joe Fischer
  • Modeler’s Shelf – O Scale West Contest Photos

DEPARTMENTS

  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger C Parker
  • The Good Old Days – Jace Kahn
  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #27, July/Aug 2006



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  • A Working Water Scoop — Harry Hieke, Jr.
  • Canadian Pacific Ice House — Tom Houle
  • Building a Small O Scale Layout, Part 10 — Mike Culham
  • OST 2K6 3rd Annual Digital Photo Contest — Staff
  • Building Lauther’s Perfect Pickles — Martin Brechbiel
  • Idea File: Grain Elevators — Mike Cougill
  • Snap-on Hi-Rail to Scale Couplers — Nick Pulskamp
  • The Creation of a Cam-Liner — John Fryant

DEPARTMENTS

  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • PoweringUp – Ted Byrne
  • Traction Action – Roger C Parker
  • Modern Image – Carey Hinch
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #28, Sept/Oct 2006



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  • Building Lauther’s Perfect Pickles, Part 2 – Martin BrechbielCedar Grove Feed Mill – Mike CougillBuilding a Small O Scale Layout, Part 11 – Mike CulhamSteel Crankpins from “Scratch” – Nick PulskampPhotos from the 2006 O Scale National Convention

DEPARTMENTS

  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian ScaceThe Art of Finescale – Mike CougillConfessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. HirailerReader Feedback – Letters to the EditorNarrow Minded – Bobber GibbsTraction Action – Roger C ParkerModern Image – Carey HinchProduct News & ReviewsBuy-Sell-Trade Ads

    Advertiser Index

    Events Listing

    Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #29, May/June 2006



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  • The Latest Stop on My O Gauge Journey – Norm Charbonneau
  • A Turntable for the Cincinnati & Western – Ron Gribler
  • Building a Small O Scale Layout, Part 12 – Mike Culham
  • Scratchbuild a Gas Station – Tom Houle
  • OST 2K6 Digital Photo Contest Winners

DEPARTMENTS

  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Traction Action – Roger C Parker
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents for Volume 6 – 2007. Download the > Index for Volume 6


Table of Contents Issue #30, Jan/Feb 2007



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  • The Bald Eagle & Northern – George Eschbach
  • A Sow’s Ear to a Silk Purse – Gary Schrader
  • Building a Small O Scale Layout, Part 13 – Mike Culham
  • ROTS: A Painting Jig – Ted Horvath
  • Some More Thoughts on Finding Dimensions – Marty Iftody
  • Kitbashing a Walther’s Feedmill into a Freighthouse – Tom Houle
  • Improving Weaver’s Northeastern Caboose – J. W. Mathews
  • Correction to “A Turntable for the Cincinnati & West Virginia” – Ron Gribler
  • Index to Volume 4

DEPARTMENTS

  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • On A Rail – Editorial by Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger C Parker
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Modeler’s Shelf
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #31, March/April 2007



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  • Osprey Lakes & Northern Railway – Brian Ottaway
  • Adding Character to a Layout – Mike Cougil
  • A Backwoods Sawmill – Charlie Flichman
  • ROTS: A Turnout Jig – Ted Horvath
  • Build A Small O Scale Layout, Part 14 – Mike Culham
  • Making Large Stone Walls – Joe & Jaini Giannovario
  • Powering Up: Realistic Passenger Car Lighting – Ted Byrne
  • ROTS: Escaping Springs – Brian Scace

DEPARTMENTS

  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • On A Rail – Editorial by Brian Scace
  • Traction Action – Roger C Parker
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Modeler’s Shelf
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #32, May/June 2007



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  • Warner Clark’s Maumee Basin Lines – Mike Cougill
  • DCC Power Supply – Ted Horvath
  • Linfield Northern & Southern: Northfield Yard – John Dunn
  • Make a DCC Wrecking Crane – Ed Reutling
  • Build A Small O Scale Layout, Part 15 – Mike Culham
  • ROTS: A Lazy Susan – Martin Brechbiel
  • A Tale of Two Rail & Tie Cars – Tom Houle
  • Index to O Scale Trains Volume 5

DEPARTMENTS

  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Reader Feedback – Letters to the Editor
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Traction Action – Roger C Parker
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Modeler’s Shelf
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #33, July/Aug 2007



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  • The Ironbound Railroad – Andy Romano
  • A Tale of Two Rail Cars – Tom Houle
  • O Scale Influences – Bay State Models
  • Really Obvious Tips
  • Build A Small O Scale Layout, Part 16 – Mike Culham
  • Building a Small Lineside Structure: Milk Station – Martin Brechbiel
  • More on Realistic Passeneger Car lighting – Ted Burne
  • Obituary – Mort Mann
  • DCC for Traction – Dave Gairo
  • A Simple Spin-Casting Machine – William Davis

DEPARTMENTS

  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Modeler’s Shelf
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #34, Sept/Oct 2007



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  • The CTRRA – Brian Scace
  • Detailing the Weaver Troop Sleeper & REA Express Car – John Huber
  • B&M Express Car – Tom Kabele
  • Build A Small O Scale Layout, Part 17 – Mike Culham
  • Workbench Down Under – Mike Cougil
  • A Working Crane Car – Gerald Brothers
  • TMCC to DCC Diesel Conversion – Gene Clements

DEPARTMENTS

  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Traction Action – Roger C. Parker
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Modeler’s Shelf
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #35, May/June 2007



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  • The Cabin Creek Line – Don Eastman
  • Building Clugston’s Store, Part 1 – Martin Brechbiel
  • Two-railing an MTH PRR R50b Express Reefer – Harry Neff
  • Build A Small O Scale Layout, Part 18, Conclusion – Mike Culham
  • Secrets to LaBelle Car Assembly – Randy Brown
  • Peoria & Pekin Union Railway NW2 – John Huber
  • 2007 O Scale National Coverage
  • 2008 O Scale National Preview

DEPARTMENTS

  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Narrow Minded – Bobber Gibbs
  • Traction Action – Roger C. Parker
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • The Workshop – Neville Rossiter
  • Modeler’s Shelf
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents for Volume 7 – 2008. Download the > Index for Volume 7


Table of Contents Issue #36, Jan/Feb 2008



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  • The Chemung Northern Story – Ben Brown
  • Building Clugston’s Store, Part 2 – Martin Brechbiel
  • Soo Line Door-and-a-half Boxcar – Ray Grosser
  • Bay Ridge Harbor RR Cab Control – Neville rossiter
  • Postwar AAR Boxcars – Larry Kline.
  • OST Volume 6 Index
  • 2008 Scale O National Convention Preview

DEPARTMENTS

  • Easements for the Learning Curve – Brian Scace
  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Traction Action – Roger C. Parker
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Modeler’s Shelf
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #37, March/April 2008



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  • Images of the Past – Dan Vargas
  • Tillamook Spruce Co. – Dirk Becker
  • TnT/Ray Grosser
  • Building a Simple Trestle – Martin Brechbiel and Ed Reutling
  • Running O Scale Trains with On Board Power – Andy Romano
  • Pieces of the Puzzle: Part 1 – Mike Cougill
  • Building An Adirondack Car & Foundry Box Cab – Tom Houle
  • A Simple Styrene Cutter – Mike Cougill
  • In Search of the Second Phoebe Snow – Bob Lavezzi
  • 2008 O Scale National Preview

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Book Reviews – Roger C. Parker
  • Reader Feedback
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Modeler’s Showcase
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #38, May/June 2008



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  • Everywhere West! – Bernd Jogwich.
  • Scratchbuilding Grandmas and Grandpa’s House – Ray and Renee Grosser
  • TnT: Replacement Diesel Drive Components – Brian Scace
  • Toivo’s Garage – Charles Purin
  • Fine Tuning Golden Gate Depot’s B&O Pullman – Ed Bommer.
  • Modern Loads for the Weaver Flatcar – Gene Clements
  • Pieces of the Puzzle: Part 2 – Mike Cougill
  • Custom Backgrounds for Layouts – Andy Romano
  • Sweeper/Track Cleaner – Gerald Brothers.
  • 2008 Chicago March Meet Contest Winners
  • 2008 O Scale National Preview

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Traction Action – Roger C. Parker
  • Reader Feedback
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Modeler’s Showcase
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #39, July/Aug 2008



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  • Steel Rails – Neville Rossiter
  • Convert the MTH Woodside Passenger to 2-Rail – Joe Giannovario
  • Spring Loaded Power Pickup – Ray Grosser
  • Working/Shifting Valve Gear – Tom Mix, USMC ret.
  • Two Quick Projects – Ron Gribler
  • Pieces of the Puzzle: Conclusion – Mike Cougill
  • Build a GATX “Whalebelly” Covered Hopper – Ed reutling
  • Custom Backgrounds for Layouts – Andy Romano
  • 2008 O Scale West Contest Results
  • 2008 O Scale National Preview

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Finescale – Mike Cougill
  • Confessions of a HiRailer – Hobo D. Hirailer
  • Traction Action – Roger C. Parker
  • Reader Feedback
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Modeler’s Showcase
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #40, Sept/Oct 2008



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FEATURES

  • Weathering An O Scale Hopper – Rich Divizio
  • PoweringUp: Block Detection – Ted Byrne
  • MTH DCS to DCC Conversion – Ray Grosser
  • 2008 O Scale National – Photos by OST Staff
  • Boxcar to Caboose Conversion – Charlie Morrill
  • Inn Introduction to Soldering – William Kendall

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • Traction Action – Roger C. Parker
  • Reader Feedback
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Modeler’s Showcase
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #41, May/June 2008



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  • Much Ado About Corners-Part 1: The Factory – Joe Giannovario
  • A Trolley Snowplow for the CG&W – Martin Brechbiel
  • Apply a Stucco Finish – Ray and Renee Grosser
  • Build a Portable End of Train Device – Ben Brown
  • A Budget Piece of Brass – Bob Leverknight
  • A K-Line Bombardier Commuter Car 2-Rail Conversion – Gene Clements
  • Scratchbuilding woth Prototype Drawings – Gene Deimling
  • 2009 O Scale National Convention – First Look

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • Traction Action – Roger C. Parker
  • Reader Feedback
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Modeler’s Showcase
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents for Volume 8 – 2009. Download the > Index for Volume 8


Table of Contents Issue #42, Jan/Feb 2009



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  • Street Level Rails – Don Smith
  • Much Ado About Corners-Part 2: The Mine – Joe & Jaini Giannovario
  • O Scale In Small Spaces: The Clayville & Butterwood Traction Rwy – Wayne Price
  • Working Air Hoses – Ben Brown
  • Powering Up: Adding Sound In O Scale Locomotives – Ted Byrne
  • The Norfolk & Western Class A In O Scale – Conley Wallace
  • Rebuilding The Mechansim On An Old AC-12 – Yves Vidal
  • 2009 O Scale National Preview
  • OST Volume 6 Index

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • Traction Action – Roger C. Parker
  • Reader Feedback
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Modeler’s Showcase
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #43, March/April 2009



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  • Modeling Thurmond on the C&O – Greg Bergman
  • Building a GE 44-Tonner – Tom Houle
  • A Signal System for the ALCO Belt – Gene Clements
  • Quick Background Buildings – Jerry Zaret
  • Culverts and Drain Pipes – L. Lee Davis
  • A Makeover for the MTH 64′ Wood Coach – Ed Bommer
  • Logging Caboose: A Diversion Model – William Davis
  • 2009 O Scale National Layout Tours – Pt 1

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • Traction Action – Roger C. Parker
  • Reader Feedback
  • Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Advertiser Index
  • Events Listing
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #44, May/June 2009



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FEATURES

  • Weathering Diesels – Don Smith
  • Experimenting With DCC and Sound – Tom Mix
  • Detailing Die-Cast Locomotives – Joe Giannovario
  • Stretching The Small Railroad – Ben Brown
  • 2009 Chicago March Meet Contest Photos
  • Building A Virginian Battleship Gon – Conley Wallace
  • An Unusual Set of Turnouts and Crossing – Ron Morse
  • 2009 O Scale Convention Highlights & Part 2 of Layout Tours

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Roger Parker
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #45, July/Aug 2009



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  • The Aspen & Western Ry – Red Wittman
  • Chicago March Meet Contest Photos
  • A New Roundhouse for the Clover Leaf – Warner Clark
  • Greg Heier 1941 – 2009
  • Detailing Die-Cast Locomotives, part 2 – Joe Giannovario
  • Installing Lighted Train Indicators – Charles Morrill
  • Modeler’s Tricks – Bill Davis
  • Atlas Postwarr AAR boxcars Upgrade – larry Kline
  • A Home Built Rivet Embosser – John Gizzi
  • A Small Railroad Shanty – Harold Russell

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #46, Sept/Oct 2009



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  • The Connecticut and Ohio Railroad – George Muller
  • Details Under Cover – L. Lee Davis
  • Got Trash? – William Nesbit
  • B&O Concrete and Steel Coal Trestle – Ed Bommer
  • The Case for a Better Wheel Profile – Gary Schrader
  • MoW Flat Car #X-926 – William Davis
  • A Closer Look at P48 – Mike Cougill
  • Lighting Switch Stand Lanterns with LEDs – Charlie Morrill
  • 2009 O Scale National Report

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #47, May/June 2009



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  • The NP/GN Mountain Divisions – Duane Danielson
  • Double-Truck Double-Brush Trolley Sweeper – Bill Brandt
  • Pre-Ballast Track Before Spiking – Russ briggs
  • Replacing Atlas O Couplers – Bob Anthonyson
  • Basic Scratchbuilding Skills: Parts & Material Layout – Mike Cougill
  • Edge-of-the-Layout Switch Machine Installation – Charlie Morrill
  • A Simple Timber Loading Dock – L. Lee Davis
  • Scratch ‘n Bash An O Scale Caboose – Tom Houle
  • PoweringUp: Crossing Gate Control – Ted Byrne
  • Rutland Railroad Ice House – Harold Russell
  • 2010 O Scale National Introduction – Rod Miller

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents for Volume 9 – 2010. Download the > Index for Volume 9


Table of Contents Issue #48, Jan/Feb 2010



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  • Building A Center Cab Diesel, Part 1 – Capt. Mix, USMC Ret.
  • Starting Over, Part 1 – Joe Giannovario
  • The Engine House At Gorre – Jim Gore
  • NMRA 75th Anniversary – Ken Jaglinsky
  • Flag Pole Uncoupling Tool – Ted Horvath
  • A Humpback Bridge – Ray Grosser
  • Newark & Marion Freight House – Harold Russell
  • Bashing a U30C Into A BQ23-7 – Ed Reutling

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #49, March/April 2010



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  • The Deep Run Railroad – Stephen Fisher
  • Building A Center Cab Diesel, Part 2 – Capt. Tom Mix
  • Make A Quick Tank – Joe Giannovario
  • Starting Over, Part 2 – Joe Giannovario
  • Scratch And Bash A P&LE Double Sheathed Box Car – Tom Houle
  • Volume 7 Index
  • 2010 O Scale National – Neil Chichizola

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Neville’s Workshop
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #50, May/June 2010



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  • Denver Society of Model Railroaders – Schmidt & Lindgren
  • Building A Center Cab Diesel, Part 3 – Capt. Tom Mix
  • Scratch Buildings – Jerry Zaret
  • Starting Over, Part 3 – Joe Giannovario
  • Jawn Henry in O Scale – Conley Wallace
  • Rounding Out A New Roundhouse – Warner Clark
  • In Paul Larson’s Honor – William W. Davis
  • Lehigh Valley’s Naples Branch Freight Depot – Harold Russell
  • Chicago March Meet Contest Models – OST Staff
  • 2010 O Scale National – Rod Miller

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #51, July/Aug 2010

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FEATURES

  • Koonunga Junction – Farice Fayolle
  • Building A Center Cab Diesel, Part 4 – Capt. Tom Mix
  • Starting Over, Part 4 – Joe Giannovario
  • SP Telltales – Jim Harper
  • Uses for The Atlas O Universal Switch Controller – Joe Giannovario
  • Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Rr Depot – Harold Russell
  • Rebuilding a KTM/USH AC-12, Part 2 _ Yves Vidal
  • Working Friction Draft Gear – John P. Johnson

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #52, Sept/Oct 2010

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  • Tehachapi Loop in North Carolina – Jerry Davis
  • Building A Center Cab Diesel – Part 5 – Capt. Tom Mix
  • Rebuilding A KTM/USH AC-12 – Conclusion – Yves Vidal
  • Detailing An Atlas O Switch – Joe Giannovario
  • Modeling On The Road – Wm. W. Davis
  • Bath & Hammondsport RR Engine House – Harold Russell
  • 2010 O Scale National Contest Photos – Jim Ferreira

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #53, May/June 2010

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FEATURES

  • Josephtown Craddonium Company – Fabrice fayolle
  • Building A Center Cab Diesel – Part 6 – Capt. Tom Mix
  • Convert Any MTH Diesel to 2-Rail – John Sethian
  • Starting Over Part 5 – Joe Giannovario
  • Trolley Way Building – harold Russell
  • OST Reader’s Survey #2 Results
  • A Short History Lesson – Roy Dietz
  • A New Look At O Scale layout Design – Part 1 – Brian Scace

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Guest Editorial Mike Cougill

Table of Contents for Volume 10 – 2011. < Download the > Index for Volume 7


Table of Contents Issue #54, Jan/Feb 2011

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FEATURES

  • TMER&THS – Bonnie Domrois
  • Building A Center Cab Diesel – Part 7 – Capt. Tom Mix
  • Easy Coal Load – Gary Smith
  • Fisherman’s Shed At Gloucester, Mass. – harold Russell
  • GATX Airslide Hopper – Jim Harper
  • A New Look At O Scale layout Design – Part 2 – Brian Scace

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Guest Editorial Mike Cougill

Table of Contents Issue #55, March/April 2011



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  • The Nassau Division of the PRR – John Sethian
  • A Conrail GP-10 – Patrick Welch
  • Starting Over-Part 6-Damascus Depot – Joe Giannovario
  • A Vintage Forklift – Bruce Dombey
  • Easy Molds and Castings – Terry Terrence
  • A New Look At O Scale layout Design-Part 3 – Brian Scace
  • 2011 Year of the Kit Promotion
  • Index of O Scale Trains Vol. 8 – 2009

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #56, May/June 2011

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FEATURES

  • Modeling An Old Barn – Ray & Renee Grosser
  • Starting Over-Part 7-Whitetop Depot – Joe Giannovario
  • MTH GS Gondola Frame Repair – Jeff Freeman
  • Kitbashing An SCL S2m – Dave Friedlander
  • Motif #1 Fishing Shack, Rockport, MA – Harold Russell
  • 2011 Year of the Kit Promotion
  • A New Look At O Scale Layout Planning-Part 4 – Brian Scace
  • The Flatcar Project – John Fryant
  • Chicago Midwest O Scale Meet Photos
  • Index of O Scale Trains Volume 9

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #57, July/Aug 2011

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FEATURES

  • Bash A Soo Line Wrecker – Tom Houle
  • A Sandlot Tree House – Renee Grosser
  • Blacksmith Shop – Harold Russell
  • A New Look At O Scale Layout Design – Pt. 5 – Brian Scace
  • Dunellen Light & Custom House – Martin Brechbiel
  • Starting Over – Pt. 8: Topside Switch Motors – Joe Giannovario

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario

Table of Contents Issue #58, Sept/Oct 2011

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FEATURES

  • Lee Hart’s PRR Birdsboro Division – Lee Hart
  • Painting – Harold Russell
  • Dreed’s Furniture Emporium – William W. Davis
  • A Squiggly End Composite Gondola – Ray Grosser
  • Superdetail A MTH U25B – David Friedlander
  • Notes On The Stevenson/Lobaugh SP 0-6-0 – Bob Turner
  • A Car Inspector’s House – Harold W. Russell
  • Starting Over-Part 9: Control Scheme – Joe Giannovario

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Mike Cougill

Table of Contents Issue #59, Nov/Dec 2011

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FEATURES

  • Modeling From Memories – Forrest E. Johnson
  • A Railroad Wharf Shed – Harold Russell
  • Convert the MTH Aerotrain to 2-rail – John Sethian
  • The High Plains Route – Jeff McDonald
  • 1898 Soo Line Coal Derrick House – Ray Grosser
  • Your 2012 O Scale National – Bob Lavezzi

DEPARTMENTS

  • The Art of Prototype Modeling – Mike Cougill
  • The Modern Image – Gene Clements
  • Reader Feedback
  • Traction Action – Martin Brechbiel
  • Product News & Reviews
  • Buy-Sell-Trade Ads
  • Events Listing
  • Advertiser Index
  • Observations – Joe Giannovario