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I don't model narrow gauge but I do enjoy operating on a friends 1/35n2 outdoor layout. 1/35th scale is more of a military scale but there are a lot of vehicles and figures available. Using HO track gauge works out to 2 foot gauge in 1/35th scale. All the locomotives are radio control so there is no wiring or blocks to contend with.
To answer the topic question. I have done a little HOn30 in the past, now all gone. Presently am a serious N scaler, but dabbling in On30 and perhaps far in the future it will eventually replace my N scale. Boxcab E50
I have a couple more in my album (page 18 or 19 I think) but you can see the construction of the layout here.
And believe it or not it runs pretty well too. Woodie has been into narrow gauge all his life, mostly mining and logging. No Colorado NG for him.
Which is a mighty feat. The siren call of that scenario is incredibly strong! It has almost pulled me in a few times.... Nothing against modeling the Colorado Three Footers, but.... Boxcab E50
I guess that's why he decided not to model Colorado NG. It seems everyone does and he has always been "different".
Do you consider "Colorado NG" to be the D&RGW and RGS, or does that include the C&Sng and others? I ask since everyone and the brothers is doing the D&RGW and RGS, occasionally someone with the C&S, and virtually no know modeling the F&CC, CRR, CCRR, DB&W, etc... I have no plans to add anything D&RGW to my collection other than a pair of gondola's my dad acquired 30 years ago. I barely look at most D&RGW photos (including "freelance" D&RGW) when they are published because they are just so common, it has to be off the charts to catch my eye. Michael
Michael-you could still model "Colorado NG" and not be shoehorned into what everybody else does-look at something like the Gilpin Tramway. The GT was a true western 2 footer with Shays and ore cars and really large mines & mills. You can still model "Colorado NG" and never have any D&RG, RGS, or the like. Guess what? There are (have been) brass Shays in On2 for the GT and Grandt Line has beautiful models of the ore cars. Something to think about. Woodie
I thought the pic of the guys on that engine to be especially interesting in that they appear to have a lean rugged direct no nonsense quality which is almost completely lacking today in our weak soft spoiled self indulged society.
That lokey in the middle of those three looks absolutely tiny! Perhaps it's just a quirk in photography. Any info available on it? Boxcab E50
The loco in the middle is Gilpin Tram #1, a tiny 10 tonner that, along with #2, went to the Silver City, Pinos Altos, & Mogollon in the 19teens. The enginehouse they are shown in front of was a converted mule barn in Blackhawk. If you look on the left side of the building, next to the elevated track, the roof was cut away for clearance when the GT bought newer larger locos. Also, the long flat building in the distance behind the shop was steam heated so the loaded ore cars could be put inside for the night to keep the ore from freezing and causing problems when dumped at the mill. Is that enough nit pickety info for ya? Woodie
I should have known Woodie would have the answer since he is a big fan of the Gilpin and models their equipment in O gauge.
