small O scale trolley barn plans

Don't have plans, per se, but does this help at all?

Mitch

Or perhaps this?

http://clevermodels.squarespac...-ho-n-scale/19375063

Here are two little structures of that genre that I built a while ago. One was intended as a trolly barn, the other as a MOW shed:

Thanks to everyone that replied! Those structures are amazing!!!! I couldn't every build something like that but it does give me inspiration. I would probably try to build something like the plastic single stall model shown Does anyone know a good source for O scale building materials?  (wood,paper,or plastic) Our local hobby shop shut down several years ago. Now that I'm retired I'm getting back in to the hobby after a 20 year hiatus. Working on a Christmas layout for the family . The Grand kids have never seen  "Grandpa's  trains".

I would suggest searching the internet for "model scratch building supplies."  Notice that I didn't use the term "model railroading" in the search because vendors that sell doll house and model airplane supplies might have the type of materials you are looking to use.  There are manufacturers of hobby supplies that specialize in wood products, plastic products, card-stock (thick paper) products, and combinations thereof.  Before you order anything, I would also strongly suggest you search the net for articles or Youtube videos about scratchbuilding structures.  You will find construction tips, including, importantly, what tools will help you be successful  HINT: magnets can be very useful in holding corners together at right angles while glue is drying.  ANOTHER HINT: specialized glues may be required to hold different types of materials together.

Finally, draw a plan to scale, even a crude plan is better than just winging it, before ordering supplies.  Then you will know how many square inches or feet of construction materials you will need, how many doors and windows you may want to order, etc.

But, after all this, you may choose to look around for vendors that sell single stall engine houses (some already built) in O scale.  Engine houses are obviously way to big for a single trolley, but they make a good starting point to surgically remove some sections to achieve a better length.

Chuck

These kinds of small, freestyle structures make great starter projects for learning the skills of true scratchbuilding (which really isn't as hard as it looks). Consider attempting a structure made of balsa (or basswood), Bristol board (or cardstock), or foam core all of which you can buy at Michael's or any art store. The only real tricky part is the window casings, which you can purchase at first.

You would get lots of support from the list.  Give it a try!

Thanks for all the replies! Could anyone suggest a book that would be good to help a beginner for scratch building structures? Hopefully that deals with O gauge ?   This would give me a GREAT chance to teach the Grand kids about using basic tools, measuring, and the satisfaction that comes with making something with your own hands.

@dad roadie posted:

Thanks for all the replies! Could anyone suggest a book that would be good to help a beginner for scratch building structures? Hopefully that deals with O gauge ?   This would give me a GREAT chance to teach the Grand kids about using basic tools, measuring, and the satisfaction that comes with making something with your own hands.

Congrats for getting back into the hobby.  Keep in mind that scratchbuilding tools and techniques are essentially the same regardless of scale - the parts are just a different size.  

@dad roadie posted:

Does anyone know a good source for O scale building materials?

Scenery Source List right at the top of this section of this forum has all you need and more.

https://ogrforum.com/...c/scenery-sourcelist