Hi, I would like to introduce myself to the group. My name is Randy Werner I am 59 and I have been in Sn3 for 30 years. I am now starting benchwork for a new...
... Hello Randy, Welcome to the Group. Just starting benchwork, wow the fun stage where you can 'see progress' and make it easily. Ok, to me, cutting lumber...
Hi randy, welecome to the group. What part of Texas are you in. I love Sn3, and watched my father dabble with it for about 10 years. I model 1/2" scale and...
For Sale / Book: -> CHASING TRAINS -> The Lifetime Story of the Founder -> of the Coloraro Railroad Museum -> Written by Robert W Richardson This is a great...
Hi Casey, Thanks for the welcome message. I don't live in Texas, but am a fan of all NG RR. I actually live in Reno, near the old V&T lines. My RR is a loose...
... Frolin's "snow plow" challenge got me to rejoin the group and submit a "snow plow" photo to the group photo section. ... and several NG freight cars, all...
... but am ... lines. My ... rolling ... Motive ... Randy, Welcome to the group!! Your railroad sounds intriguing. Do you have any photos you can share? Maybe...
... Hi David, The NG locos at the Annetta Valley are 3 3/4" scale and 2 1/2" scale. My loco is a 2 1/2" scale Porter 2-4-0 class B-2-T six wheel local ...
Greetings all! Per the systems operator I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself to the fine members of this site. It has taken a few days to read and...
Mike, Do you know Jerry Hoverson, MMR? Jerry is in McKinney so he is not far from you. He models in HO and HOn3 and is a great guy. I'm pretty sure he is in ...
Howdy, Welcome to the group. Indeed, there is narrow gauge in Texas! If you ever find time on a Thursday or Saturday evening, we'd love to have you visit the...
... Howdy Mike, Welcome to the group! Glad to hear about another narrow gauge layout being built. Especially one designed for 'operations' not just running...
Mike, I work in Allen and live over in Garland. I'm working in HOn3 and have my layout underway. We have a monthly meeting for the NMRA (and you don't have to...
... and ... few ... from ... go ... town ... to- ... as ... Mike can I ask you reason for building the new layout in HOn3 instead of Sn3?? I guess space and...
... Greg, That is a custom made, laser parts cut by builder, Gn3 22.5 scale car, by Ward Hammond in Houston. He has a laser cutting business and put this car...
... written for the warm welcome I've received online at this sight. I have been suffering from a sever cold and fever over the last few days so have put off...
... You hit the nail on the head. Though Sn3 really drew me in when I began researching it. I had to bow to the practical of a finite space and exactly how...
... The railroad I am planning will be a two deck around the wall layout in the shape of an "L". There will be a 22" radius loop on the upper deck at the long...
The railroad I am planning will be a two deck around the wall layout in the shape of an "L". There will be a 22" radius loop on the upper deck at the long end...
I pulled this off another Yahoo Group. Very sad day for Narrow Gauge. I met Bob in '78 and was privileged to spend 3 GREAT days in the museum with him. He...
... I pulled this off another Yahoo Group. Very sad day for Narrow Gauge. ... Larry, Thank you for sharing this sad news. Bob is one of the few people that you...
... turn. Too many variables for me to calculate, but it really makes sense that the drag on outer rail would be considerable. With a 3" difference from...
Ray, Anything you can do to reduce the grade will make your railroad easier to operate and thus more enjoyable. Since the track we are discussing will most...
... would be where you had to climb under the table and then up inside a 40" radius helix with no real room to grab the cars. Anyway, I did math when I got to...
Ray, My ruling (read Maximum) grade is 1.5% and I have not had any issues but I limit my trains to 5 cars and a caboose anyway so not problems with the...
Ray, While I can't speak to the Blackstone's yet I can tell you that the rests I have read about on other boards are as good or better than some of my brass....
... very helpful. I think I might write to Blackstone with my questions concerning locomotive performance as well as MMI. If I get any worthwhile info I'll...
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