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

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.

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.
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!!
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.
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.

In part 2 of Bob Reids On30 Modeling Bob shares some additional details about scenery,
Operation, track and his layout. Read the rest of this entry »
Bob Reid’s On30 Modeling
Jan 15
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 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 »









