Monthly Archives: February 2010

Protocraft coupler review supplement

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Mike

As mentioned in my review of the new Protocraft Type E couplers in issue #49, here are some additional photos and thoughts on the product.

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Pullman Standard boxcar project

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Mike

I thought I would post some in-progress photos of my 1970s era Pullman Standard boxcar. It’s scratchbuilt out of styrene. I had it at the Naperville show last fall.

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New O Scale Publishing House Formed

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Joe

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 #8.5 code 83 frogs from American Switch & Signal

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Mike

From the P48 Yahoo group, John Pautz of American Switch & Signal announced he will be making a #8.5 turnout frog in code 83, which represents 50-55 lb. rail on the prototype.

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Detailing Track

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Mike

The photo below shows a detail that can help lift your model track from ordinary to extraordinary.

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