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Magazine Articles By George Paxon
A Rebirthing Operation: Converting Narrow Gauge Cars to Standard Gauge
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2018-01/02
Page:
73
Category:
Traction
Scale:
O
The author describes how he had an On3 layout, but due to a move switched to traction modeling. Not using the On3 equipment, he started converting some of equipment into traction models, which is what he describes in this article. Includes many photos of the model he has converted.
Adding Depth and Life to the Layout with Shallow Structures
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-11/12
Page:
82
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
O
The author shares some of his models that are no more than 1/2" to 6" deep.
Build an Early Steel Drop Bottom Gon
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2018-03/04
Page:
78
Category:
Freight Cars - Gondolas
Scale:
O
The model is based on a 1900, American Car and Foundry all-steel drop-bottom gondola for the Pittsburgh Coal Company. Includes diagrams, and model and prototype photos.
Building a Pittsburgh Railways Co Brill 3700 Interurban
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2022-01/02
Page:
19
Category:
Trolley
Scale:
O
The author covers the history of the 3700 trolley, and then describes how he scatchbuilt his model.
Building a Rustic Split Rail Fence
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-01/02
Page:
69
Category:
Scenery - Homes and Lots
Scale:
O
The author shows how he makes these fences. Includes many prototype and model photos.
Customise Your Industries, Products, Cars, and Operations
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2019-11/12
Page:
81
Category:
Layout Design
Philosophy and ideas on how to make your layout be more than just a storage place for your built or purchased models.
Living with Decal Rivets while Finishing a Pittsburgh Interurban Car
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-03/04
Page:
71
Category:
Traction
Scale:
O
The author shares his experiences and solutions to using the Archer 3D resin rivets and how he applied them to an interurban car.
Looking Backwards to Move Forwards
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-09/10
Page:
20
Category:
Model Railroad Philosophy
Scale:
O
When it is difficult to remain motivated, the author thinks about his past successes and find the energy to work on the current project. He is building a traction layout. Includes photos of his past On3 layout, and his current efforts.
ME Ry Gons and Flats with Interchangeable Loads
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-03/04
Page:
72
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Scale:
O
The author describes how he built several flat cars and gondolas, but most of the article is about building the various loads.
Notes on Building More Realistic Stone Retaining Walls
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-01/02
Page:
40
Category:
Scenery
After covering where one might find stone walls and what kinds of walls are found, the author describes several methods for modeling stone walls.
On Building Bulletproof House Cars
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-07/08
Page:
58
Category:
Freight Cars
Scale:
O
The author shares his techniques for making freight cars relatively quickly, to be relatively sturdy, and to have a good amount of detail. Includes many project photos.
Pulp Log Business for the Mountain Electric
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-05/06
Page:
45
Category:
Freight Cars - Pulpwood
Scale:
O
The author shares how he built these cars.
Rail Action in Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2022-03/04
Page:
11
Category:
Traction
The author grew up in Monongahela, PA, and shares his history there. The article includes photos and track charts of the area south of Pittsburgh. There is much information about the Pittsburgh Railways trolley lines.
Sleeper Service on the Mountain Electric
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2022-07/08
Page:
49
Category:
Passenger Cars
Scale:
O
A sleeper car for a traction line.
Taming Woodland Scenics Field Grass to Model Wild Grass
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2022-05/06
Page:
41
Category:
Scenery - Trees, Shrubs, Bushes
Scale:
O
The author shares the various tools and methods he has tried to create realistic field grass, but he eventually developed a method he is happy with. Includes many prototype and model photos.
Traction Cabeese
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
30
Category:
Cabooses
Scale:
O
Traction lines rarely used cabooses, but the author chose to scratchbuild one modeled after the Illinois Traction System caboose. Includes model photos and a drawing.