S scale/ S gauge articles in OGR

Amen to that, love S gauge....

Marty

I would love to see one focused on how S people deal with the lack of S buildings available for layouts.

dandeo50 posted:

i have been buying OGR magazine since the mid eighties and was wondering if an S scale or  S high rail layout has ever been featured in the magazine.  I know the title of the magazine is that it features O scale and O gauge but it would be nice to see a feature now and then on S scale or high rail.  I  will continue to purchase the magazine, but it still would be refreshing to see something different. Is it just me or do others feel the same?

Although it would be nice, this is probably expecting a bit too much. However, Ed Boyle has over the years discussed in his Collector Column Gilbert Flyer accessories usable on O gauge/scale layouts and prewar Gilbert 3/16" scale O gauge trains (e.g., the prewar Royal Blue set). 

Bob

Bob is correct. Over the years, I have written about AC Gilbert and Lionel/AF accessories that can be used in both S and O. It is surprising how many there are and well they look on toy train and Hi Rail layouts in either gauge. Recently I wrote about how good the Gilbert American Flyer #760 Highway Flasher looked in a vignette grouping with the Lionel Prewar #46 and 47 Crossing Gates. Also noted that by adding a wire, that the 760 can be made to have its bulbs flash alternately, just like the gigantically oversized Lionel 154.  More to come on the AF front in Collector's Gallery.

During the the last York meet, Bob purchased a pristine Prewar American Flyer 3/16 scale O gauge Royal Blue set which we would love to feature Collector's Gallery. How about shipping it to us so we can photography it properly, Bob? We are VERY GOOD at taking care of and safely shipping such trains. It would be great if you could share that wonderful set with our readers.

Ed Boyle

Ed Boyle posted:

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During the the last York meet, Bob purchased a pristine Prewar American Flyer 3/16 scale O gauge Royal Blue set which we would love to feature Collector's Gallery. How about shipping it to us so we can photography it properly, Bob? We are VERY GOOD at taking care of and safely shipping such trains. It would be great if you could share that wonderful set with our readers.

Ed Boyle

Well, not presently, Ed. It is on my prewar layout and I am enjoying it immensely at the moment. 

However, we could arrange something in the future.

Bob

since the title is" O gauge railroading", it seems strange anyone would expect anything else...i hope it never happens or i will cancel my subscrib. to ogr.

WOW what a positive response!   I think it's sad that someone would be offended by such a trivial thing!  This hobby is supposed to be for everyone to enjoy, if someone wanted a G scale article I would not oppose it as long it wasn't a regular thing.  

IT CAN BE DONE

Bob,

Keeping having fun running the set, but let's see what we can arrange!

Ed Boyle

As far as S buildings are concerned, our line of  of smaller Ameri-Towne buildings work quite nicely in S. Take a look at our catalog on line and you will find several that should be fine on your layout. They are on mine!

Ed Boyle