My goal with this site is to take away the mystery of
P48 modeling and to show what O Scale has to offer in
the 21st Century.
Enjoy.
Mike Cougill
March 9, 2012:
OST Publications Inc. has released their
first digital publication.
We've entered the 21st Century with the release of our
newest and first digital publication: Modern Freight Cars,
Covered Hoppers Vol.1.
This 54-page PDF digital download covers the details of
a Trinity Industries 5850 cu.ft. covered hopper through text
and 45 large format, full-color photos. Presented one to a
page, the photos show the details that conscientious
modelers need to see in order to faithfully model a car.
Click on the cover photo to the left for more details.
Three questions for layout planning
No, it has nothing to do with how much space you have
or how much track you can stuff into it. These are three
things (among many others) to think about before the
traditional layout planning tools come out. Read about
them on the OST Publications website at
The Indiana & Whitewater on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqJkJkGP6Ck
This video hit a milestone of sorts by topping
500 views today (01-25-'12). Okay, so this
isn't exactly viral territory but it is significant
to me. Thanks everyone.
Detailing Track
OST Publications Inc. is proud to announce that Detailing Track is here at last! The link on the side bar to the left will take you to the OST Publications Inc. website where you may purchase your copy.
The Model Railway Podcast.
Trevor Marshall and Jim Martin, two well known
Canadian based modelers, have teamed up to produce a
new podcast called: The Model Railway Show. For further
info about the Model Railway Show follow the link here.
O Scale Trains Magazine Forums
O Scale Trains Magazine has recently added a set of
forums for discussion topics such as P48, electronics,
prototype modeling and so forth. Check them out here:
http://www.oscalemag.com/wordpress/?page_id=1566
Take a peek
Be certain to scroll down and check out the items on the
bottom of the sidebar. Good stuff down there.
I know this site has been idle for several months. I'm
sorry about that. Getting the new publishing company on
its feet and editing the magazine takes most if not all of my
time and energy. With the new year already on us, I'll try to
give things here the attention they deserve. I appreciate
those of you who visit regularly and will try to get new
material uploaded soon.
Mike