Some of the casting materials used in OO models (particularly Famoco and Graceline) have a strong tendency to break down over years, depending on the
One topic that has been in the back of my mind is weights and S-C 4-6-0 derived models. On the vast majority of this fairly
Lately a big project has been working through parts. One motivation was to get all the Scale-Craft valve gear parts with the right engines, but
A question recently came in related to Baker valve gear hangers. I had, honestly, not paid a lot of attention to valve gear types
Over the years I have come across a number of unfinished projects. This is one that I recently finished up. This car I would
This summer I started a project (here) to work out making resin castings of two rare, vintage American OO models, the Graceline quad hopper and
Those who look at the American OO Scale group on Facebook already know, there is a new 3D printed model of the Alco FA-1 available
A recent note from Jack B. asked about how it felt to look back on 40 years in American OO. 40 YEARS!!! Checking in my
One puzzle for me recently has been assembling more working examples of sprung Graceline trucks. Their Andrews trucks were introduced in 1941, and the other
Besides the full floor castings seen on Lionel boxcars, the Nason cast boxcar, and a number of Scale-Craft models (boxcars, stock cars, and late style
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