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Traction Articles
A Rebirthing Operation: Converting Narrow Gauge Cars to Standard Gauge
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2018-01/02
Page:
73
Author:
George Paxon
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.
Explore What a Trolley Layout Might Have to Offer You
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2021 #4 July
Page:
18
Author:
Jeff Madden
Scale:
S
The author opines on why S-scale traction modeling never took off. Includes track plans for small traction layouts. Includes a review of current and past traction models available in S.
From the Observation Lounge
Magazine:
1:64 Modeling Guide 2012 Summer
Page:
25
Author:
Robert L. Nalbone
Scale:
S
The author describes riding various traction rails in Philadelphia, and doing traction modeling in S-scale.
Living with Decal Rivets while Finishing a Pittsburgh Interurban Car
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-03/04
Page:
71
Author:
George Paxon
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.
Rail Action in Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2022-03/04
Page:
11
Author:
George Paxon
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.
Trackless Trolleys
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2010-07/08
Page:
20
Author:
Robert Petrosky
Scale:
S
After a brief bit of history about trackless trolleys, the author describes how he built the Marmon-Herrington TC-44 model out of basswood.
Traction Action
Magazine:
O Scale Trains 32 May 2007
Page:
12
Author:
Roger C. Parker
Scale:
O
The author describes various ways to model where the Sacramento Northern meets the Key System at 40th and Shafter in Oakland, California. Includes a track plan idea.