[Video] Building a Japanese Commuter Train...Out of Cardboard | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

RailRideOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Specifically a JR Class 205 electric MU, as sold to Indonesia after their retirement in Japan (The modeler is also in Indonesia). Now, I don't know if this is specifically O scale, but it's close, and his building methods look to be quite repeatable, even building his own wheelsets and power trucks (although I don't know where he sources the motor units).

Wait till you see them running (he built five cars) on his layout at the end. Plywood central? Meet Cardboard Central .

(yes, he has videos on how he built the track and switches)

---PCJ

1/3/2411:54 PM

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M. Mitchell MarmelOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Impressive.

1/4/246:46 AM

PGentieuOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

Where there's a will (plus talent and patience), there's a way. That is inspiring ceativity and workmanship.

1/4/241:25 PM

AlleghenyOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I came to this forum to post a new thread and found this. Simply incredible!

A very talented and ingenious young man.

I could see him offering up very inexpensive model rail equipment if he were living here.

2/7/245:48 PM

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