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Starting an 0n30 layout
Now that I am into the building of SW structures, I want to plan a layout around them. A logging theme of course. Now, what kind of rolling stock, locomotives should I use, and more important, where and from whom to buy them. Here in France or Belgium there is absolute zero in this 0n30 scale ..... So it will have to come from the US. Any suggestions ? Thanks
Robert
Robert
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Good luck
Terry ...Orlando, Florida ("The World's Happiest Place")
Thanks Terry
See if you can get some of the ON30 Annuals by White River Productions. The advertisements should lead you to locomotives and equipment that are available.. The most recent 2018 issue was published in April, 2018. www.on30annual.com. You can contact the publisher WhiteRiver Productions by phone at 1-877-787-2467 or online at www.whiteriverproductions.com and order direct. The 2018 issue also has a feature article by Paul Taylor showing his build of a diorama using one of Brett's kits, The Wood Cutters Shack.
From the first few ads in the current issue it looks like Bachmann will offer an 0-6-0 switcher this fall at $399.00 www.bachmantrains.com It will be DCC (sound) equipped according to the ad.
For track and switches it looks like Peco is a possible supplier. www.peco-UK.com. Micro Engineering also has ON30 turnouts. www.microengineering.com Or for do-it-your-selfers there are ON30 turnout jigs from Fast Tracks. www.handlaidtrack.com
For freight car kits check out San Juan Car Company. www.sanjuancarco.com
With your skill level I can easily see you scratch building a great deal of the equipment based on articles found in the ON30 Annual publication.
For a one stop hobby shop for all your needs you might consider Coronado Scale Models in Phoenix, Arizona. Both owners, Stan and Sheldon are lifelong O-Scale modelers. You can check out some of Stan's equipment builds on the Proto 48 site at www.proto48.org.
If you are looking for a Fall vacation, the Narrow Gauge Annual Convention will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA this year from September 5- 8, 2018. Last year tyhe convention was in Denver, Colorado.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, Arizona
Later, Dave S Tucson, AZ