One classic OO gauge model is the Scale-Craft 4-8-4. This excellent die-cast miniature of the C&NW class H 4-8-4 was produced 1939-42 with the model
The Nason gondola was introduced in their sixth edition (1940) catalog, where the only text is that the kit is under construction, i.e., not yet
There are three primary sizes we need in American OO: 33” for freight cars, 36” for passenger, and 40-42” for diesel locomotives (depending on the
Thinking of what to post about this week my thoughts turned to the locomotives I actually have running on the layout right now. The rear
Exhibit A is this pair of Lionel 0044 box cars. This model is the detailed, two rail version of this car, marketed 1939-42, also offered
I have been working on passenger cars lately and one useful observation would be that the 80’ Scale-Craft passenger cars are touchy on 26” radius
This photo is of a happy reunion of two cars. Reunion? They were actually from the same lot purchase. Both were truck-less. The lower one
Following up on the post on Midlin OO gauge in Railroad Magazine, I recently obtained three issues that are great examples of OO coverage in
Another magazine to watch for is Miniature Railroading. Published in a similar format to Model Railroader in the pre-war era, American OO shows up in
Another magazine Bill Chapin pointed me toward was Model Railroaders’ Digest. It was published in a format similar to the early issues of Model Railroader.
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