Good Morning All,
The October/November issue of O Gauge Railroading Magazine is now available. It is a special issue - Exploring O Scale Narrow Gauge. The cover story is about a visit the magazine made to Bachmann Trains. It is worth the reading, delving into the Bachmann role as a manufacturer, time lines for new products, etc.
Bob
Thanks for the kind comments, Bob. Although we won't be covering O scale narrow gauge in quite this depth in upcoming issues--until we have enough interest and material for another "special" that is--we will be giving regular attention to O scale narrow gauge as events warrant.
I'll have a review of the new Bachmann Rail Bus in the Jan. issue, as well as (perhaps) one more layout feature if it materializes in time.
I see narrow gauge--and On30 in particular--as a real growth area in the overall world of O gauge and O scale. I intend to give it a proper amount of attention, especially since a narrow gauge line makes a fine and appropriate addition to a good many "conventional" O gauge and O scale layouts.
Thanks for the heads up fella's.
Dear All,
I got my copy today- great issue! I always look forward to this magazine. Each issue is well worth reading.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
I've taken a good bit of heat from some of our own OGR forum members for devoting a significant part of our Oct. issue to O scale narrow gauge, but I do hope that at least some folks who read here have enjoyed that issue, even if they're not regular subscribers. You can find the magazine at many bookstores (B&N, for example) and hobby shops.
I've learned that there are two definitions of "narrow minded":
1. Those of us who enjoy narrow gauge railroading and refer to ourselves knowingly and in good humor as "narrow minded."
2. Those hobbyists who are narrow minded--rather sadly, in my opinion--in the conventional sense of the term.
:D ;D encore! bravo! :D ;D
You got me. I bought a copy last weekend. I enjoyed it.
Bruce
But the magazine mentioned is not (readily) available on this side of the great, deep pond................
Lucky fellas overthere
John Baron
The Netherlands
John,
I just happen to have an extra copy or two of that issue (since my layout is in it). Send me an email and I will send you a copy, gratis.
Jim