AWESOME O GAUGE RAIL-ROADING ISSUE AND CONGRATULATIONS TO A FEW FORUM MEMBERS

It is a great issue and the cover shot really caught my attention. That D&RG engine sure is loud, as in color. 

The story on how Alan A. created those Christmas balls into oil tanks is amazing, nice job.

Yes, well done to all the contributors and another great issue.

Have not had the time to really dig into it, but Yes, Nice!!!

Boy do I agree! I recieved the latest issue of CTTT just recently as well. For the first time the "value/quality" of the OGR issue jumped out at me. Starting with the covers. Compared to the CTTT cover the OGR cover just jumps out at you. The color and the gloss/sheen really "pops" . The way the two magazines are assembled as in check out the spine. CTTT is folded and stabled while OGR is like a "bound" book. The contents are not even close to being comparable as far as information and reading pleasure. Just so much more value for the price. Granted CTTT is a couple more issues a year but if one had to go, the choice would be a no brainer.

GREAT job OGR! Thank you. And great layouts and information guys! Elliott....I have been using that exact method (I use foamboard instead of Gaterboard though) for my crossings. A bit more work when using 027 tubular track but with practice it can look really great!

Don't overlook Richard E's and Elliot's articles in the current CTT either. I missed the wonderful 'Studebaker Dealership' photo however Richard!

Good report on OGR - keep 'em coming

I really liked Ed's article on the Lionel "Button Box" that they played with about ten years back. I forgot all about that little experiment and it was fun to read up on it. The funny thing is that the new starter set hand control they have coming is basically the same concept.

As always, OGR gave us our moneys worth. Oh yes, I would also like to say thank you for the mail in cards that are secured to the binding that holds up to my folding when I read.

Sometimes we forget to say thanks for the little things that mean alot as well as the great articles.

Keep up the good work guys. 

Thanks so much guys and I am glad that you enjoyed the article.  While I have written for other publications in the past, most recently a series in the LCCA Lion Roars, this is my first in OGR.  I have to say that Mr. Miller made it as easy as possible even after I took forever to decide to take a stab at it.  I already have more that I will be submitting and I encourage others to do the same....you will enjoy it!!

Alan

The new issue of OGR is very good.   OGR has kicked things up a notch and is trying some fresh ideas which add to the magazine.    Nice job!

Thank you all for your kind comments.

I should also note that Jim Teeple, whose layout is the cover feature, is also a fellow participant on this forum.  It's always personally gratifying to me to see so many of our forum members demonstrate a willingness to share their knowledge, experiences, talents, and expertise with our magazine readers--the folks who, along with our advertisers, make this whole enterprise possible.

Believe it our not, I'm in the process now of wrapping up work on our December issue, and am already getting a head start on January, February, and beyond.  I think you'll enjoy what we'll be bringing you during those winter months when even more attention is given, at least in many regions of the country, to indoor activities.

As always, I have a particular interest in encouraging more folks to submit how-to articles of all types, and especially the kind that can be accomplished by individuals who may not have access to fully outfitted workshops or who necessarily need to work with limited resources.

I also have a continual need for Readers' Rail photos--individual shots of interesting scenes on layouts large and small.  Every week I see a good many candidates for publication right here on the forum, and I often wonder why folks don't "save" at least one or two of those photos, attach a high-res version to an e-mail and send them along to me for consideration.  After all, it's an easy, quick, and almost effortless way to make an additional $50 for the always-hungry train fund.

When you see the current issue, you'll see why I was intrigued by the photos Steve Phetterplace submitted detailing an "accident" on his layout.  It made for a great little story and inspired me to start a whole new section called "Rail Tales" that will appear from time to time when suitable material is received.

I probably have the greatest and most fun job in the hobby, and it's you folks who make it so personally and professionally rewarding.  Thanks again!

I was thinking the same thing.  This issue really shows off some great modeling.  I was impressed at the first glance through.  Well done!

Thanks Alex, Allan, and all the posters.

See you all at Yawk.

Eliot