I have finished reading Tony Koester's new book: "Guide to Narrow Gauge Modeling". I found the book well written and very informative. He referenced all the equipment and suppliers I had come across when doing research for a possible Rio Grande Southern Layout in Sn3, in the book. So, he at least did as much research into the topic as I did, just for Sn3 and he covers all the scales.
He does a very good job of discussing Narrow Gauge all across this country, giving the eastern 2 footers as much coverage at the East Broad Top and Colorado lines. There are great photos of both the prototype and models. There is a wonderful photo of a standard gauge locomotive sitting right alongside a Maine 2 footer that makes the 2 footer look like a toy.
If you have an interest in Narrow Gauge, you should probably consider the purchase of this book.
NP 2626 "Northern Pacific, really terrific"
Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association: http://www.nprha.org/
Although I need to purchase another book on narrow gauge like I need a hole in my head I would really like to at the very least read it.
Have fun with your trains
Thanks for the review on the book. I was wondering if I should pick it up. Think I will now.
Interstingly, at the last Great Model Train show in Maryland, (Nov.), I saw a small model that looked HOn3 in brass and asked about it and the fellow said it was a SR&RL loco in Sn2!!!It was a real stunner but was $450.00.
"Crusader" is a business that caters to narrow gauge and at the show they always have some Sn3 and even less Sn2 kits and materials on hand. Sn... anything takes guts and money! As always, my hat goes off to those so bold. Yet, I do see more Sn stuff appearing in the pages of the Narrow Gauge Gazette of late. I assume it is all part of growing interest in the narrow gauge across the board.
Richard
If I can't fix it, I can fix it so it can't be fixed
narrow gauge nuclear Thanks for the review on the book. I was wondering if I should pick it up. Think I will now. Interstingly, at the last Great Model Train show in Maryland, (Nov.), I saw a small model that looked HOn3 in brass and asked about it and the fellow said it was a SR&RL loco in Sn2!!!It was a real stunner but was $450.00. "Crusader" is a business that caters to narrow gauge and at the show they always have some Sn3 and even less Sn2 kits and materials on hand. Sn... anything takes guts and money! As always, my hat goes off to those so bold. Yet, I do see more Sn stuff appearing in the pages of the Narrow Gauge Gazette of late. I assume it is all part of growing interest in the narrow gauge across the board.
Those Sn2 locomotives were originally imported by Train n Trooper in Maine and retailed for $750. So $450 is a bargain so to speak.
BTW Sn2 uses HOn3 track gauge, which is good since HOn3 track and trucks are readily available. Also, if you can find the old Roundhouse HOn3 locomotive kits, you have a low cost entry into Sn2
Enjoy
Paul
narrow gauge nuclear Sn... anything takes guts and money! As always, my hat goes off to those so bold. Yet, I do see more Sn stuff appearing in the pages of the Narrow Gauge Gazette of late. I assume it is all part of growing interest in the narrow gauge across the board.
Sn... anything takes guts and money! As always, my hat goes off to those so bold. Yet, I do see more Sn stuff appearing in the pages of the Narrow Gauge Gazette of late. I assume it is all part of growing interest in the narrow gauge across the board.
Sn3 modeling (less obscure than Sn2) is a pretty popular niche in Narrow gauge. The feeling among my die-hard narrow gauge buddies is that Sn3's popularity might be waning a bit from a peak of maybe 10 or more years ago.
Some pretty nice Sn3 layouts have graced the Gazette's pages including the late Paul Scole's Pelican Railway. Paul wrote quite a bit for the Gazette over the years. Very inspirational modeling.
http://paulscoles.com/V3_description.html
The size of the equipment is pretty comfortable. Not tiny and yet not too big..... One of our group converted to Sn3 from HOn3 about ten years ago and never looked back.
Guy
see stuff at: the Willoughby Line Site
Had I decided to start over, I would have gone with Sn3. I like that what is available in this scale-gauge has a bit more heft than HOn3 and it is mostly a "Model Builder's" Scale. There is wonderful stuff available for PBL!