O scale sources?

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I have finally retired and now can get down to really laying track. I have been out of the active hobby for years, although I still took the mags, so it will probably take a while to see what has changed.

I have about a ton of O scale stuff that I boxed up 20 years ago when I moved and had to change into armchair mode, so my needs for basics are not very pressing right now. But I was wondering, from any other O scalers out there, who has the best selection of mail order stuff for the scale?

(I am an operator, not a brass collector).

Thanks Hagar

Geezer · Accepted Answer

Assuming you mean 2-rail (and they're good for 3-rail too), P&D Hobby Shopnear Detroit at   is a very good source.  Gary Q

Corelane · Answer

Free shipping on many orders.  Not sure if that applies to "nowhere".  :)

NoOne · Answer

House of Duddy is  *a*  source; not sure if there is a website.	If I find one I'll post it here.The following is a post elsewhere in this group:::::::-------- Original Message --------Subject: Re: Track planning/layout softwareDate: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 11:05:00 -0500From: Thor Newsgroups: References:  I use RR Track 4.0, for sectional track.I have libraries for N, HO, G / #1, Standard, TT, andvarious makes of O and S Designing them is fun.  Youcan see about 400 on my site at  E-N-D__Original Message --------There are other sources which will come to mind afterposting this!!If you are into "O"--Scale  TrolleyCars and Interurbans,I import SPTC models and carry Q-Car parts.Jimmailto:

Corelane · Answer

Here is their website: stuff!

C.A. Decker · Answer

One good place for O scale info is the O scale Yahoo group "Otrains".  Also there are two dedicated O scale mags.  One is "48/ft. O Scale News" and the other one is "O Scale Trains".  Loads of good info and lots of ads on where to buy O scale stuff.  O scale is making a comeback and there is a lot of non-brass stuff available these days.  Good luck.

Jim Hill · Answer

Good suggestion. An active group with over 750 O Scalers on board. You'll find it at:

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Which you can find at

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From there, you'll find links to their current advertisers:

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and other O Scale suppliers:

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There's also an impressive list of O Scale suppliers and other resources on Gord's Model Rail pages, billed as "a complete listing of everything O Scale on the web":

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Good hunting,

JR Hill

Hagar · Answer

Thanks all.Some I remember, some I never heard of.Checking them out, now.Good O'ing to all.Hagar

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