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| O.S. is one of the world leading companies devoted solely to the manufacture of model engines and Live Steam Locomotives. The high standards of skilled craftsmanship that have been developed through the 65 years of O.S. engine production history introduced the world's first model rotary engine, and, more recently, Electronic Fuel Injection system engine ranging from the small displacement .10 engine up to the larger Five cylinder radial four-stroke 3.0 engine. For the production of O.S. engines, modern precision machinery and carefully selected top quality materials are employed to ensure consistent performance and long life. O.S. will always seek "quality and performance" with worldwide users. |
HISTORY OF O.S. ENGINES | ||
| 1936 | Mr. Shigeo Ogawa set up his business, starting with the production of the model engine "Type-1". | |
| 1941 | O.S. Engines MFG. Co., Ltd was established. | |
| 1954 | Started the business of radio control equipment for models. | |
| 1968 | Succeeded in merchandizing the wankel engine for models. | |
| 1973 | Developed the first glow engines with schnuerle scavenging system in Japan. | |
| 1976 | Started the production of four-stroke engines for models. | |
| 1978 | Started the business of live steam locomotives. | |
| 1983 | Established the factory with full automatic operation in Nara. | |
| 1984 | Built 1.8km layout for our live steam locomotives at our Nara factory. | |
| 1986 | 50th anniversary of the company. | |
| 1990 | Developed super-charged four-stroke engine for models. | |
| 1993 | Joined the group of Futaba corporation. | |
| 1996 | 60th anniversary of the company. | |
| 1997 | Built the model car circuit course at our Nara factory. | |
| 1999 | Developed Electoronic Fuel Injection system engine for models. | |