{"product_id":"o-scale-trains-annual-2026","title":"O Scale Trains Annual 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e8.5 x 11 Softcover, 116 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 O Scale Trains Annual celebrates the art of 1:48 model railroading — including a special look at the legendary New York Society of Model Engineers as it marks its 100th anniversary. Inside you’ll also find visits to beautifully crafted layouts, step-by-step how-to features on kitbashing and scratchbuilding, and a showcase of the latest products to enhance your railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re building, operating, or just looking for inspiration, this year’s edition is packed with ideas to take your modeling to the next level. Table of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2026 Product Showcase Our listing of exciting products for your O scale model railroad empire, including locomotives, freight cars, structures, decals, scenery items, detail parts, and more. Starting Over with a Shelf Layout LEX PARKER\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMMR — A fresh start in a compact space: follow the design and construction of a shelf layout that delivers realistic operation and satisfying scenes in a limited footprint. Scratchbuilt Hood Diesel from Sheet Styrene BILL YANCEY\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMMR — Based on a rebuilt Canadian Pacific GP20C-ECO, you can build a unique diesel hood unit from the ground up using sheet styrene and detail parts. 100 Years: New York Society of Model Engineers ROBERT LAVEZZI — Celebrate a century of O scale excellence with a look inside the New York Society of Model Engineers, one of the nation’s oldest and most influential model railroad clubs. Build a Small Scrapyard GEORGE RILEY — Using off-the-shelf components and proven scenery techniques to create a compact, detailed scrapyard scene that adds realism and operational interest to your layout. Finishing a 3rd Rail Burlington SD9 SANTIAGO PINEDA — Transform an unpainted 3rd Rail model into a late-era Burlington SD9 with custom paint, detailing, and finishing techniques that capture prototype-specific features. Scratchbuild an Enclosed Water Tank BRUCE J. MOHN — Based on an East Broad Top prototype, create a distinctive enclosed water tank with scratchbuilding techniques that combine styrene, texture, and weathering. Modern Narrow Gauge: The Amargosa \u0026amp; Badwater EKKEHARD K. WENZ — Explore a modern narrow-gauge concept set in the Nevada desert, blending imaginative operations, contemporary themes, and compact design into a unique O scale layout. The Real Atomic Car JOHN SETHIAN — Kitbashing a Louisville \u0026amp; Nashville heavyweight Pullman modified to discreetly carry nuclear materials from Oak Ridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTenn., to government facilities across the country. Intro to 3D Modeling DAVE JACOBS — Learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing by designing and producing a narrow-gauge Sandy River \u0026amp; Rangeley Lakes flanger, includes scale drawings. Hamilton Broom Company THOMAS YORKE — Build a weathered industrial structure full of character using styrene techniques that convincingly replicate wood, age, and patchwork repairs. Portfolio: The Art of 1:48 Modeling ERIK C. LINDGREN — A visual showcase of standout O scale modeling, highlighting craftsmanship, creativity, and the artistry that defines 1:48 scale railroading.\u003cp\u003eEdited by Otto M. Vondrak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"White River Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45134751629488,"sku":"wrpOSTA26","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4351\/2752\/files\/OSTA26_COVER.png?v=1780095890","url":"https:\/\/arizonahobbies.com\/products\/o-scale-trains-annual-2026","provider":"Arizona Hobbies LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}