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Small Projects to Improve Your Track Modeling Skills
I often hear modelers tell me they don’t want to explore Proto48 (P48) because they are intimidated by hand-laying their track. They are discouraged but like the look of the highly detailed track that many P48 modelers are creating. First, let me debunk the idea that you must hand-lay track to get into P48. Manufacturers…
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Rails Unlimited
Rails Unlimited has a line of O Scale Cast urethane freight cars made from hand crafted masters, assembled one piece bodies, ready to detail, made in the USA. 126 Will ScarletElgin, IL 60120847-697-5353
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Scratch Building Some Drivers
Drivers in “O” scale are almost impossible to find. And when a set is found it must be machined to Proto 48 standards. This means new tires and the wheel casting must be thinned to be more prototype. Or, build your own. Many years ago Precision Scale had extra 63″ drivers that were for their…
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Building a Small Turntable
Recently, Robert decided to convert an On3 turntable kit into a Proto48 for his railroad. Model Masterpieces did a 65′ plastic turntable bridge many years ago. The process Robert used was straight-forward and easily done by nearly anyone in need of an inexpensive turntable. The plastic bridge was lengthened by 2 ½” on each end. …
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San Juan Model Company
San Juan Model Company’s prime directive is to produce simply the most accurate and fun to build model railroad products possible. We realized that the technology of production and engineering enable the availability of some truly spectacular models and by focusing this new technology, these models will redefine our hobby of model railroading. To this…
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Rich Yoder Models
Rich has imported a 44 and 70 tonner GE diesels as well as a Baldwin S-12 in proto48. He also sells a number of Proto48 trucks. 7 Edgedale CourtWyomissing, PA 19610, United StatesPhone: 1-610-678-2834 richyoder@richyodermodels.com
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Protocraft
Norm Buckhart has a broad range of Proto: 48 wheels available for freight and passenger cars. He also sells a wide range of accurate brass trucks that are fully assembled and equipped with ball bearings on the axles. Protocraft has the largest selection of 1/48 railroad decals featuring custom artwork and Microscale printing. They have…
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Northwest Short Line
The World’s Leading Supplier for Model Railroad Upgrade and Replacement Parts.
