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First American made HO gauge engine 1929

George D Stock of Philadelphia is the father of American HO (3.5mm) scale / gauge .
1929 Stock began building his Diminutive and Obstinate Railroad..HO gauge , outside 3rd rail.
Stock began promoting the gauge with articles and selling parts...in late 1934...and offered the first American HO engine kit at the end of 1935.
Stock was a very talented custom builder of engines in HO & O scale and is well known for his outstanding painting / striping & hand lettering.
Stock displayed his D&O layout at his hobby shop ..the outside 3rd rail was replaced with 2 rail around 1950.
To see Stock's first engine run please see link
https://youtu.be/vvWj4oxZTsg

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OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

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