Author Archive: Ronald J. Vassallo

New Articles Modeling The O&W Passenger Cars of the O&W American Car & Foundry Steel Parlor Observation Cars No. 82 – Ulster – No. 83 – Orange By Malcolm H. Houck Modeling The O&W ACF Parlor Cars Detailing and finishing…
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Class L 0-6-0 Yard Switcher And An Overview Of Steam Locomotive Super Heating

“Long Johns” And Decoding The Mysteries Of Baker Valve Gear Class W 2-8-0 Models From Nickel Plate Products

I have been building and painting model trains for 40 years. I have a strong mechanical background so I am able to get most locomotives running extremely well. I work predominantly in HO scale but I also do some N…
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I have been building and painting model trains for 40 years. I have a strong mechanical background so I am able to get most locomotives running extremely well. I work predominantly in HO scale but I also do some N…
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The American Locomotive Company And The O&W  

No. 38 in a Series “Primary Sources” – Postcards of the O&W

Nickel Plate Products Model Osgood-Bradley (OB) Steel Passenger Cars MCB/AAR Class CA Combination/Smoker And a little help for some friends…