Do you Remember the Mag & issues of this o scale layout?

Curve,

You can view OST back issues online on their website. If you can narrow it down to one mag, that would be a big help!

Simon

Simon Winter posted:

Curve,

You can view OST back issues online on their website. If you can narrow it down to one mag, that would be a big help!

Simon

Only the 1st 50 or so issues are available for download.........but with a little more information even if it's in a later issue, many of the back issues remain available at this time.

Seems I too remember a series in CTT or OSR (Myron Biggar) some years ago called "O Scale in Small Spaces" or similar. Sorry that I can't remember the actual time frame...

From the available and searchable OST Index - only up to date through 2013, but still useful.  Might want to download it, too!

Culham, Michael Layout in a Small Space: 11’ x 19’ OST #16 page 10

Dunn Sr, John P Linfield Northern & Southern: O Scale in a very small space OST #32 page 21

48/ft had an article on a small layout that was on the front cover that had a 44 tonner. it was a narrow long layout that had a second level to it.

It sounds like you are describing John Dunn's Linfield Northern & Southern - it is a switching layout - 2 levels, 44 tonner doing the switching and all the car types you mentioned.  It was the cover layout for  O Scale News #105 November 1990. It was described as a two module layout with overall size of the two modules being 2' x 11'5". The only thing that doesn't fit is the description of the divider.  What this layout does have is an icing platform which is situated in such a manner as to break up the view and give an impression of there being more to the layout than there is.

The above may be the correct layout, but the engine pictured is a Whitcomb, NOT a 44 tonner.

Simon

Sorry about that - thanks for the correction Simon.

Robert,

No apology necessary, not a BIG deal! You did all the hard work!

Simon

GE and Whitcomb produced 44 ton diesel locomotives.

The cover layout appears to be a version of Gum Stump and Snowshoe RR from Model Railroader Magazine.

More info on Carendt.com website => Carendt.com

Old Goat posted:

GE and Whitcomb produced 44 ton diesel locomotives.

As I recall, anything below 90,000 lbs. weight could avoid having a union mandated fireman. I've never seen them (Whitcombs) called anything other than Whitcomb. If you say 44 Tonner, I'm guessing most will think of the GE loco. Precious little difference in appearance!

Simon