Wish we had more Bob Weavers in the existing companies. The O hobby today, has a void of Fallen Flags and real car variety offerings that was his specialty. His layout and car selection were spot on!
Love the products Bob Weaver brought out. I currently have two locomotives that were built by Samhongsa for Weaver Models. Those being a B&O SD-40 diesel and a brass PRR L1S mikado. Both are equipped with QSI sound and control systems. Eventually I plan to buy more.
The word “gauge” is badly misunderstood by many in the hobby. “Gauge” simply defines the distance between the rails. However, in the hobby, the words _“gauge”_ and _“scale”_ are often used interchangeably. It’s not correct, but it has become common usage. So this is an _“O gauge”_ layout because the distance between the rails is correct for O scale/gauge.
@@MartinSBrown-tp9ji No, it’s not that simple. There are many very accurate *scale* model railroads that use 3-rail track. These modelers use Kadee couplers and run highly detailed, scale-size equipment on 3-rail track. *”SCALE”* refers to the *SIZE* of the model. Anything modeled at 1/48 real size is “*O Scale”* no matter whether it is 2-rail or 3-rail track. *”GAUGE”* is nothing more than the distance between the rails.
@@OGRUA-camFor me, I like to call o gauge layouts as either 3-rail or 2-rail o gauge, as I also refer to the distance between the rails. Also you can build a scale layout using either type of o gauge track. One thing to note that everyone can agree on is that a scale 3-rail O gauge layout can be referred to as Hi-rail, since the rails are a little high in scale, whereas 2-rail o gauge is scale in size. I really love and appreciate seeing 2-rail o gauge layouts, but for me 3-rail is the way to go simply because of the wide variety of equipment, supply, prices, and compatibility.
Wish we had more Bob Weavers in the existing companies. The O hobby today, has a void of Fallen Flags and real car variety offerings that was his specialty.
His layout and car selection were spot on!
I know may Bob and his company Rest In Peace.
Love the products Bob Weaver brought out. I currently have two locomotives that were built by Samhongsa for Weaver Models. Those being a B&O SD-40 diesel and a brass PRR L1S mikado. Both are equipped with QSI sound and control systems. Eventually I plan to buy more.
I have 3 O two rail steamers. Mid period Lobaugh SP F-1; Sunset Mk 5 and a OMI SP GS 3. All are treasures and run smoothly. Thank you for posting.
Incredible! O-scale long trains on large radii… awesome!
RIP Bob Weaver.
Great video...The realistic sound of the diesel freight over the trestle can only be achieved with O scale.
What ever happen to this magnificent layout? It wound great to visit it one day!
Awesomeness! 👍👍
When are these filmed?
During the mid 90s. OGR had it's own line of video magazines, like TMs Toy Trains Revue.
This is a great RR, but O guage is three rail. O scale is two rail.🎉🎉
The word “gauge” is badly misunderstood by many in the hobby. “Gauge” simply defines the distance between the rails. However, in the hobby, the words _“gauge”_ and _“scale”_ are often used interchangeably. It’s not correct, but it has become common usage. So this is an _“O gauge”_ layout because the distance between the rails is correct for O scale/gauge.
@@OGRUA-cam Three rail O gauge is toy trains. Two O gauge is scale model railroading. That is simple to understand.
@@MartinSBrown-tp9ji No, it’s not that simple. There are many very accurate *scale* model railroads that use 3-rail track. These modelers use Kadee couplers and run highly detailed, scale-size equipment on 3-rail track.
*”SCALE”* refers to the *SIZE* of the model. Anything modeled at 1/48 real size is “*O Scale”* no matter whether it is 2-rail or 3-rail track.
*”GAUGE”* is nothing more than the distance between the rails.
@@OGRUA-camFor me, I like to call o gauge layouts as either 3-rail or 2-rail o gauge, as I also refer to the distance between the rails. Also you can build a scale layout using either type of o gauge track. One thing to note that everyone can agree on is that a scale 3-rail O gauge layout can be referred to as Hi-rail, since the rails are a little high in scale, whereas 2-rail o gauge is scale in size. I really love and appreciate seeing 2-rail o gauge layouts, but for me 3-rail is the way to go simply because of the wide variety of equipment, supply, prices, and compatibility.