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O Scale (1:48)

O scale model railroading has been around for more than a hundred years. O scale trains are made by Lionel, MTH, Marklin, and a few others. Many smaller companies that make O scale trains are now owned and operated by Lionel or MTH.

Introduction to O Scale Model Trains
Introduction to O scale model trains.

About O Scale
O scale comes in two three-rail and two-rail varities. Original three-rail is "standard" O; but some later track and trains conform to the O27 specification.

Blackening O Gauge Center Rails with Neolube
One method for blackening O gauge center rails is using Neolube

Three Reasons I Don't Recommend O Scale for Children
Forget train tables, O scale trains are the original "carpet runners". O scale layouts take a lot of space. Even though low end sets are competitively priced with the better N and HO scale sets, I have serious reservations about giving O scale train sets to children.

O Scale Trains
A magazine for O scale modelers.

Big Red's Model Railroading Web Site
Call me sentimental, but I like this site especially for the music.

Lionel Collectors Club of America
An organization for collectors of Lionel brand trains.

OGaugeTrains.com
Resources and forums for O scale modelers.

O Scale Kings
An organization promoting two-rail O scale modeling.

What is On30 Scale?
O scale trains and HO gauge track make a great combination for a variety of users.

standard gauge - definitions of standard gauge for model trains
standard gauge - definitions of standard gauge for model trains

Lionel Trains
Manufacturer profile and history of Lionel trains.

MTH Trains
Manufacturer profile of MTH Trains.

Detailing "Tinplate" Track
Improving the look of older O Gauge and S Gauge track with roadbed, ties and ballast.

O Gauge Loops and Yard Model Railroad Track Plan
Track plan for an 8'x8' train platform with three track loops, a yard and room for lots of accessories.

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