O Gauge Layout: Bob Weaver's 2-Rail Empire

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[@EL-rn2jt]

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!

[@huntercoleman460]

I know may Bob and his company Rest In Peace.

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

Incredible! O-scale long trains on large radii… awesome!

[@huntercoleman460]

RIP Bob Weaver.

[@Porschedude8]

Awesomeness! 👍👍

[@hmsjr0154]

What ever happen to this magnificent layout? It wound great to visit it one day!

[@jcoward8845]

When are these filmed?

[@wordenentertainment1997]

During the mid 90s. OGR had it's own line of video magazines, like TMs Toy Trains Revue.

[@ernestimken6969]

This is a great RR, but O guage is three rail. O scale is two rail.🎉🎉

[@OGRYouTube]

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]

@@OGRKZbin Three rail O gauge is toy trains. Two O gauge is scale model railroading. That is simple to understand.

[@OGRYouTube]

@@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.