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Beezow Doo-Doo

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Where to source HOn30 stock?
« on: November 06, 2023, 11:18:54 AM »
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Howdy, I'm new here, but I joined just to talk about narrow gauge. I want to try and recreate the Jupiter and Lake Worth railway, but I still have a few questions. For one, are there any good 4-4-0s in HOn30? I've heard rumors that some british guy is working on an 8-18c, but it's nowhere to be found. Also, can somebody help me with the rolling stock? I know Chris makes wonderful HOn30 stock, but I'm not entirely sure if any of his cars are quite like the ones on the Celestial Railroad.

(I would add images but I can't just yet.)
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2023, 11:23:11 AM »
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Also, there's a pretty high chance I'm gonna branch out and make the J&LWRR more than just a point-to-point, so are there any good Shapeways sellers that sell good HOn30 stock other than Marsh Creek Mini and Chris's own shop?
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2023, 02:03:56 PM »
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 Could get some Rail Line kits and convert them to from 36" gauge to 30" gauge.Might have to get a resin printer so you could make your own trucks and bodies.
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2023, 07:44:46 PM »
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Yup a few of us have 3d designed hon30 stuff but you’d need a way to print it or get it printed. I have hon30 tie strips that you can print just add the code 55 rail and you’re there.
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2023, 07:54:21 PM »
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I have an Ender 3 Pro right now. It's not the greatest by any means, but it'll do. Where can i find the tie strips?

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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2023, 07:59:12 PM »
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Kinda close:




All 3D printed on a MDC/Athearn chassis
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2023, 09:42:50 PM »
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Quote from: Chris333 on November 06, 2023, 07:59:12 PM
Kinda close:




All 3D printed on a MDC/Athearn chassis

Oh yeah! I've been looking at your progress on the MCC&CCo and it's related railroads for a while now. One thing that's always interested me is that specific mogul, it seems like a wonderful mid-size engine.
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2023, 05:27:37 PM »
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  I'll bet something similar could be made from an Atlas 4-4-0 .     Mike
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2023, 10:20:26 AM »
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I would probably try that, but I have no clue where to find those Atlas 4-4-0s.
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2023, 05:55:12 PM »
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  Well, Im kinda slow :D ...  I forgot about the HOn30 layout built in the early 80's by Frary and Hayden in Model Railroader I think . If I remember they used a lot of small Diesels .  It was called the Carabaset and Dead River , a fairly large size layout I think . Pretty sure Kalmbach should have a soft cover book about it . Should be plenty of ideas there .     Mike
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2023, 10:16:59 AM »
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That would be cool, but I'm a bigger fan of steam locomotives, primarily 4-4-0s. However, the diesels do look nice.

By the way, where can I find MinitrainS stuff? Everything is sold out everywhere.

Also, where can I find the elusive Toma kit for the MinitrainS 0-4-0?
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2023, 03:02:55 PM »
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Ok, quick update. I bought a chassis from Toma to use on Chris's Davenport, but I can't get the chassis to print right for the life of me. So, I decided to design my own shell for it, Golden City and San Juan Railroad's number 3, affectionately known as Peewee. Right now, I've got the journal boxes modeled, but that's about it.
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2023, 04:00:37 PM »
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What kind of printer do you have?
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2023, 06:28:14 PM »
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Ender 3 Pro. Not great, but not terrible.
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Re: Where to source HOn30 stock?
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2023, 07:33:13 PM »
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Oh yeah sorry that is a filament printer. I doubt it can print the tiny detail.  I suggested to Toma to make a 14mm chassis for the Minitrains Plymouth, but so far nothing.

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