If you have a Shapeways account (free) you can establish a conversation with the designer and ask him the question you asked here re a scaled down/NG version. FWIW, it looks like his design might lend

There's several Alps printers on eBay (if that's what you're looking for): https://www.ebay.com/b/Alps-Printers/1245/bn_320493 - most of them look like junkers. I'm not sure what model you're looking

Also, if I recall correctly, a mold master needs to be made a little oversized to account for shrinkage during the casting process. Bill Lugg

Regarding the frame, what are the chances one could be modeled and 3D printed? It seems like a cavity could be provided for weight, or the weight could go in the tank, for that matter. Just a thought.

Something like that. I've been accused of living in Kansas. I have the most beautiful view of Pikes Peak from the west side of my house though. Bill Lugg

Mark, aren't you rushing things a bit? :o) I got mine today here is rainy Calhan, CO. Bill Lugg

This afternoon I was reading the literature that came with my Dad's American Beauty resistance soldering unit. Included was a reprint of a 1992 MR article about resistance soldering that included a ti

So, how soon will trains be running into Denver and Breckenridge? ;o) Seriously, not being too knowledgeable on Colorado railroad history. Where did the track at the bottom center lead? Thanks Bill Lu

That car looks great. How close is the SN Engine house to the D&SNG operations? I haven't been up to Silverton in many years. Also, are those Link & pin couplers on the 1005? I can't really tell from

Yes, I meant Silver Plume...it was late in the evening and only a few neurons were left firing. Thanks for the info. Bill Lugg

Since we're discussing short cabooses, there used to be a 4-wheel C&S(?) caboose in Silverton, CO on display across the creek (and the freeway) from the entrance to the Georgetown Loop. The last time

If you're up to it, wend your way over to the Repower and Regear IO group and get some excellent help on how to do these things yourself. I've received some great help repowering old brass and die cas

I just searched for "stub turnout" and found them. Bill Lugg

These are printed in "Smooth Fine Detail Plastic" and I think Scott's concern is with the durability of the bridles having the rail sliding in them and the stress of the switch stand pulling on them t

Where do you get your homasote from? I live in Colorado and have never been able to find any. Bill Lugg

Very interesting. It occurs to me that Denver looked a lot different in the 1920s and 1930s than it does today. Thanks for the info, gentlemen. Bill Lugg

John, thanks for the very interesting discussion of the K27 valve replacement program. So, if I understand you correctly, the OF 2-6-6-2 idea never materialized, right? In regard to replacing slide va

I'm not a D&RG guy so bear with me... You mention the recommendation by Mr' Hess to replace scrapped locomotives with OF 2-6-6-2s. Was this recommendation followed? I don't believe I've ever seen a ph

I build my L-girders out of dimensional lumber thinking that gluing an screwing two pieces together at right angles to each other would keep them from warping or twisting. For the most part I came out

Look at the drawings in https://groups.io/g/HOn3/files/Stripwood%20Storage%20Cabinet. I think we've all agreed on the wide shallow "original" cabinet in the drawings. Some have been asking if there's