Author Archives: narrowtracks

Playing with Grades

Posted on November 8, 2018

I’m still considering the two deck + mushroom dream plan concept as proposed a few years ago.  One consideration is the distance between decks.  Superimposing the lowest level grades under the upper level grades I can see the clearances. This … Continue reading →

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2018 Midwest Narrow Gauge Show

Posted on March 29, 2018

This past weekend, I displayed my Sn2 Free-mo modules at the Midwest Narrow Gauge Show.  Had a great time interacting with other Sn2 modelers and many more. Chris McChesney posted the following on the Sn2Trains.io group along with two photos. Hey guys, Good … Continue reading →

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Always inspiring – Rensselaer Model Railroad Society

Posted on March 29, 2018

In my youth and college days I was always inspired when I saw an article by one of the Rensselaer Model Railroad Club.  No, they do not model the SR&RL, Maine 2-Foot, not even narrow gauge.  But they were a … Continue reading →

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Eastern Loggers Videos

Posted on November 17, 2017

A fellow by the name of Joe Ross posted two youtube videos about the Eastern Loggers, the club I used to be active in.  For many years now, the layout has been complete, but a few guys maintain in the … Continue reading →

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S-scale boxcars for Farmington: What MEC Numbers

Posted on September 12, 2017

PLW has announced S-scale double sheathed box cars (O-scale too).  The MEC and NYC versions will have printed sides.  Gary indicates he will produce them with any car number you request.  So what numbers to get? Honestly, I have no … Continue reading →

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Woodlark Central

Posted on March 25, 2017

In an earlier post this week, I stated I was jumping in with 2-feet!  That’s true for my model railroad, but I have another project.  The backyard 4.75″ Woodlark Central.  It is a backyard railroad that I’m building with my … Continue reading →

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John Rogers On2 SR&RL Videos

Posted on March 23, 2017

John Rogers may have been one of the most controversial, yet successful On2 SR&RL models ever.  He stormed on the scene with radical ideas and ambitions, got a successful operating and mostly sceniced representation of the SR&RL, then exited the … Continue reading →

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Madrid on Al Churella’s On2 SR&RL

Posted on March 23, 2017

I was skimming through Al Churella’s website looking for inspiration and found a link to this video on youtube.  I love Al’s modeling, take a look for yourself.  Madrid is a site I plan to include on the Sn2 SR&RL. … Continue reading →

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Two feet in?

Posted on March 23, 2017

Two feet in?  No I’m not talking gauge…I’m talking about me… This past weekend, I attended the Midwest NG Show put on by Gary Kohler (PLW/M2FQ/LITCo…) and met up with some of my long time 2-Foot enthusiasts.  Including Gary White … Continue reading →

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Search for SR&RL freight car red

Posted on December 10, 2016

I want to have a large fleet of SR&RL friend cars, and all of them will need to be painted. Much discussion related to model colors has occurred in M2FQ, and on the various Maine two foot yahoo groups.  The … Continue reading →

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