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Proto48

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We have added a listing of O Scale suppliers to help aid the modeling community. Many of the fine models shown here on this site started from models made by many of these suppliers.

Proto48 Suppliers

American Switch & Signal
13052 Ratliff Run
Fishers, IN 46037-6266
317-774-5755
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John Pautz has a new and exciting line of very high quality Proto48 track components for Code 125, 138 and later Code 100 rail. The parts are cast in nickel silver and have very crisp detail and accurate dimensions.

JAMES CANTER
1203 Rocherham Lane,
Beech Grove, Indiana 46107-3323
Phone:317-888-8884
Email: Jcanternkp@aol.com

James offers a number of specialized jigs for track laying as well as P: 48 wheels, San Juan trucks and other items.

NCO SHOPS
13020 Broili Drive
Reno, Nevada 89511
Phone: 775-852-2290

Paul Martineau is one the pioneers of Proto: 48. He offers several important items essential to Proto: 48 modeling. He makes both flat and three point track gauges for Code 100, Code 125 and Code 138/148 rail. He also makes an excellent locomotive quartering jig for converting steam locos and sell Ledloy steel for turning driver tires.

NORTHWEST SHORTLINE (NWSL)

Website: http://www.nwsl.com

NWSL was recently sold and moved to Montana. They are restoring much of the original product line. Please contact them for your Proto48 wheel and loco conversions.

Protocraft
18498 Half Moon Street
Unit 203
Sonoma, CA 95476-4835 (707) 935-7011 (voice message)
Email: norm@protocraft.com
Website: www.protocraft.com

Norm Buckhart has a broad range of Proto: 48 wheels available for freight and passenger cars. He also sells wheels for converting lead and trailing trucks for steam. Protocraft sells drop-in conversions for Weaver, Car Works and some Central Loco diesel drives. All of Norm's wheels are done in steel by Steve Grabowski and feature full front and back contours. Protocraft also sells Code 138 rail and a wide range of Proto: 48 trucks in white metal and brass. They also sell a fully working brass AAR Type-E coupler that was designed by the late Bill Clouser.

RICH YODER MODELS
7 Edgedale Court
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Phone: 1-610-678-2834
Email: richyoder@richyodermodels.com
Website:http://www.richyodermodels.com

Rich has imported a 44 tonner in proto48 and will be importing R-T-R proto48 trucks.

RIGHT O' WAY
23682 Road 15-3/4
Chowchilla, CA 93610
559-665-1001

A great source for track details including fishplates, tie plates, rail braces, tie, turnout kits and even some crossing castings. Most of their line will work in Proto: 48 since the detail parts are not gauge or flange dependent.

SAN JUAN CAR COMPANY
P. O. Box 1028
Durango, Colorado 81302
Phone: 970-385-5256
Website: http://www.sanjuancarco.com

San Juan is a key supplier of Proto: 48 trucks. They currently offer 5 different trucks specifically designed for Proto: 48. The trucks are all made from plastic and Delrin. All of them are sprung and come with full brake rigging. In addition, San Juan makes a fully working AAR Type-E coupler from Delrin.