You don’t have to scratchbuild a steam locomotive in brass to complete this category. There are other ways to scratchbuild a locomotive. What is a locomotive? Just something that is powered and runs on rails. I’ll show you examples of scratchbuilt motive power that are made from styrene and wood.
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Kitbashing a CNJ B-7s 0-6-0 Scratchbuilding CNJ’s Roundhouse Switcher
1) Kitbashing a CNJ B-7s 0-6-0 — how I kitbashed a replica of the prototype CNJ 0-6-0 in HO scale.
2) Scratchbuilding the Jersey Central’s Roundhouse Switcher No. 840.
2) Scratchbuilding the Jersey Central’s Roundhouse Switcher No. 840.
Alan Mende
I’ve been a model railroader for as long as I can remember. My first HO set was one bought for a little money and a bunch of Kix box tops (I still have it) back in the 1950s. I graduated to a Mantua 0-4-0 and a couple of freight cars on a 4×6 piece of plywood in our cellar. I now model the Central Railroad of New Jersey in 1953.
I’ve been publishing articles in Model Railroader, Railroad Model Craftsman, Railmodel Journal, and the NMRA Magazine since 1985. I have completed five of seven categories toward my NMRA Master Model Railroader: Author, Volunteer, Motive Power, Cars, and Structures.
I currently serve as the MER contest chair as well as the superintendent of the Susquehanna Division.
Modeling the Lehigh & New England’s Catasauqua Branch
This presentation will explore the history of this unique L&NE branch line which served as major source of traffic for the railroad until its 1961 demise, and covers Todd’s decade-long quest to pay tribute to it via his HO-scale layout. Along the way, we’ll look at lessons from the layout’s design and construction, and share some tips and tricks for creating scenery and scratch-built structures.
Todd Hermann
Originally from Lancaster, PA, Todd lives in Falls Church, VA. He’s a fan of all of the anthracite lines, especially the cement haulers, and models the Lehigh & New England Railroad’s Catasauqua Branch and its connections circa the mid-1950s in HO scale.
Improving the Athearn Blue Box Locomotive
This clinic will show simple troubleshooting methods to make this brand of locomotive run better without busting the bank. There are a lot of these products out there, and with a little work and TLC they can be made to perform better.
How to Build Prototype Structures from Styrene
Just as it says, how–to build prototype structures from styrene, from a beginners viewpoint. This will demonstrate how to get some structures that are not available commercially. All you need is a picture and some motivation.
Building an FSM Kit without the Kit
This clinic shows how to build an out-of-production FSM craftsman kit without having purchased the kit. Want an FSM kit for less than market? This is for you. It centers around using the Railroad Kits casting set and provided materials.
Weathering for Beginners – No Airbrush Required
This clinic will introduce the modeler to various weathering methods using enamels, acrylics, oils, powders, and other materials. Washes, filters, fades, grime, and rust will be discussed. No airbrush is used and this shows how you can get great results in a very short time. Each of these items will show how with only 15 minutes per session you can gradually weather a car you will be proud of. This is NOT a hands-on-style presentation.
Designing a Model Railroad – A Case Study
Stuck trying to design your next layout? This clinic discusses the design requirements, givens, and druthers on how to design a model railroad. It will use my HO-scale Lehigh Valley Railroad as the subject matter. Will give you some ideas on how to break through the analysis paralysis.
