I'll be there at the clinic ... Mike Conder -- Mike Conder

If anyone is interested in details of paint, and is going to Tacoma for the NNGC, Andrew Brandon and I are presenting a clinic on railroad paint from 1870 to 1930 or so... Randy Hees

I just published a post on my blog about assembling the parts that make up the T-12 engine core: https://glenn.pulpitrock.net/blog/posts/2022-08-19_168_engine_core/ Particularly, I've opened a Github

From a technical standpoint, Stephenson Valve Gear is superior to Walschearts gear. The big feature of Stephenson is the variable "lead" in the steam admission when the valve gear is "hooked up"

Yes Bill Early D&RG NG locomotive all had Stephenson valve gear, including the K-27s as built. And at least one photograph shows a K-27 retrofitted with the inboard version of their

I think San Juan is selling the little Grandt Line box cab diesel in HOn3, with and without motor..... -- Brian Kopp Jacksonville, FL

Ric, I have looked a PSC. I will give Bowser a shot didn't really think about them as a source. Ron

Toma Model Works from Japan makes a BEAUTIFUL 0-4-0 Porter. Although they are made in limited batches, so he may or may not have in stock at any given time. If diesels work for you, Wuiske Models

Hi All, Quick question. Beside buying used from eBay or a couple of the online hobby stores, are there any manufacturers small or large manufacturing new HOn3 locomotives? Thank you in advance Eric

The 2023 43rd National Narrow Gauge Convention, in Denver, CO is scheduled for Aug 30 2023-Sept 2 2023. They have a Facebook group page. Mark Lewis Narrow gauge modeling in N.C.

Dates are confirmed by contract: Wed Aug 30, 2022 through Saturday, Sep 2, 2022. And we do expect that the CATS and D&S will have special events either before or after the convention, but we (I'm on

Wow really. Narrow Gauge convention in the home of the D&RGS? If we could confirm the dates ahead of time, that would be a great life dream of mine to plan to visit. Thanks Mike.

Yes, come to Denver next year if you can't make Tacoma this year. We're working to make it a great convention. Get tickets well in advance and save $$$. Mike Conder -- Mike Conder

It may be a while before I can print them, I'm in a production run for the narrow gauge convention this week and muchbof next, then up to Tacoma and not back until mid-September. Also playing with

Mike, let me know how it goes. It prints okay in my basement, but it might not in yours :D. Also, my modeling expectations might be quite low... On 8/16/22 21:25, Mike Conder

Indeed, all inside the frame.  I hadn't planned on modeling it for #168. I am working on the crosshead guide/slides/hangar.  I'm going to hand cut/solder the hangar and slides in 0.02" brass, but I

Didn't the T-12's have Stephenson valve gear - inside the frame?  I know the one on the C&TS does. Bill Lugg

I would so love to attend. I've just checked out the website (and hotel website) and it seems so wonderfully organised. Unfortunately as it's the Labour Day weekend, a ticket from Singapore fo Seattle

Ron have you looked at the bowser catalog for replacement valve gear? Ric Case EBT Modeler Hamilton Ohio 1-513-375-7694

Good morning, are you planning to print valve gear? I purchased a HOn3 Gem EBT basket case that is missing it's southern valve gear. I would be very interested in a set if you make some up. Thanks,