Author Archives: Joe

Red Caboose GP-9 Rebuild

I was surprised to find that no one has ever actually documented a Red Caboose GP-9 rebuild. Now lots of folks know that P&D Hobbies makes a repower kit, some don’t. Also some, but not many, know that Des Plaines … Continue reading

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Switch Stand Video

I made a video of a super-detailed Atlas O turnout with a hidden throwbar (which I will detail later here) and a San Juan Car Co. switch stand. I rigged the switch stand to turn when the turnout is thrown. … Continue reading

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More PDFs Added to Downloads

I’ve added issues from #33 thru #39 to the free Free Dowloads link and I’ve updated the All Time Review Index thru issue #50 (which will be released in about 10 days). Have fun. Joe

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Starting Over – Part 3 Expanded

Construction Photos And so it begins! The first photo illustrates several changes to the room.

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Starting Over – New OST Layout – Part 2 expanded

Two of the things that have come up in the new survey are; (1) Photos in the mag aren’t large enough, and (2) we’re not making effective use of the blog. So, I’m going to try to remedy some of … Continue reading

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Sunset Re-opens N&W M Reservations

Just got back from the Chicago show. Sunset has re-opened reservations for the N&W Class M 4-8-0. If you are a fan of the M, make sure you get your reservation into Sunset. Details are not firm at this time … Continue reading

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New O Scale Publishing House Formed

Joe Giannovario, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of O Scale Trains Magazine, and Mike Cougill, the current Managing Editor of O Scale Trains Magazine, have joined forces to create a new publishing company, OST Publications, Inc., a separate and distinct entity from … Continue reading

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New All Time Article Index Posted

If you go to the Free Downloads section of the OST website (http://www.oscalemag.com/docs/dwnld.html) you will notice at the end of the first year I have posted a PDF Index of all the articles we have ever published. They’re sorted first … Continue reading

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New eBook from Mike Cougill

OST Managing Editor Mike Cougill has posted a new eBook at his Cougill Studios website. The subject is Handlaid Track and it’s an excerpt from his fortcoming book on all aspects of Trackwork. Check it out here: Handlaid Track.

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New Downloads Available

I’ve added more files to download. The Volume 7 index is posted. I’ve updated the all-time list of Reviews and I’ve posted issues 24 thru 32. Enjoy! Go here for the list of files available. Joe G.

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