Masterclass Modeling Series #2: Detailing Track On30

Detailing track MMS2

Detailing track MMS2

Track, without it there would be no railroad. Yet modeling prototypical track is the least practiced aspect of building a model railroad. Mike Cougill has set out to correct this with his second book in the Masterclass Modeling Series: Detailing Track.

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Chris Lane talks On30 on the Model Railway Show Podcast

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Model Railway Show logo

Chris Lane editor of Carstens On30 Annual was recently interviewed on the Model Railway Show with Trevor and Jim. Chris spoke candidly about On30′s current place within the hobby and how it has grown. Chris discusses the several factors that he feels make On30 a popular choice amongst todays Model Railroaders.

To download and listen click here

Waterfront Cart Kits from Train Troll On30

Train Troll Fish cart On30

Train Troll Fish cart On30

The Train Troll Has some great new waterfront details available for your On30 Modeling. The first is a Fish Cart along with a Coal Cart. These kits are finely detailed laser cut works of art.

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Handlaying Track in On30?

Handlay track guide On30

Handlay track guide On30 O scale

Here is a link for a pdf on handlaying P-48 finescale track from Michael Cougill. There is a lot of good information that is applicable for handlaying On30 track.

Order your O/ On30 Sierra West Blue Sky Co. Now!

O/ On30 SW Blue Sky 1

O/ On30 SW Blue Sky 1

Brett at Sierra West Scale models has anounced that the O/ On30 Blue Sky Company is ready for ordering. This will be the smallest run kit he has ever offered, so you better not wait! Brett has also anounced some special pricing for this kit to help you out! Head over to Sierra West Scale models to get all the details and soak up the rest other great pictures of this kit!!

On30 Morgan Hill Models Logging Flatcar

On30 Morgan Hill Models Logging flat car kit

On30 Morgan Hill Models Logging flat car kit

Morgan Hill Models has been busy creating some very nice logging rolling stock for the On30 logging enthusiast. The latest release is a 24′ logging flatcar with bunks.

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California Central On30 Modular Railroad 2011

Here is a video from the On30 California central Modular Railroad at the 2011 O scale West in Santa Clara CA.
this past January 28-29 2011.

Bob Reids On30 modeling Part 2

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In part 2 of Bob Reids On30 Modeling Bob shares some additional details about scenery,
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Bob Reid’s On30 Modeling

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Bob Reid in Southern Australia, was kind enough to send in some additional photos of his On30 layout. I asked Bob if he could share some details of his modeling with everyone, and he was happy to do so. I split this article into two parts. The first part Bob describes his structures and locomotives. Next week, in part 2, Bob will describe some Scenery, track and operation. Read the rest of this entry »

Sierra West O/On30 scale Wood cutters shack

Sierra West O Scale Wood Cutters Shack

Sierra West O Scale Wood Cutters Shack


Sierra west has thier O scale version of the Wood Cutters shack now available for ordering. This highly detailed kit is worth the price for the details alone! Brett really takes pride in his detail castings and it shows throughout his kits. Read the rest of this entry »

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