Monthly Archives: October 2013

HO boxcar conversion

Posted on October 2, 2013 by narrowtracks

Two Sn2 boxcar models by Tad Miyano that are inspired by Monson freight cars.  One is scratch built and one is converted from an HO MDC old-time 36′ box car.  Do you know which started life as an MDC car?  … Continue reading →

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Moody River Flanger

Posted on October 2, 2013 by narrowtracks

Tad’s scratch build flanger is based on a SR&RL prototype.

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Moody River Combine

Posted on October 2, 2013 by narrowtracks

Tad Miyano was inspired by Monson Railroad’s combine.  The short length of this combine is perfect for the small 2-foot gauge railroad. As of this posting, Portland Locomotive works has announced that it’s working on a kit of the combine … Continue reading →

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Freelance railbus and speeder

Posted on October 2, 2013 by narrowtracks

Tad Miyano built a freelanced railbus and speeder for his Moody River Railroad.

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Moody River #1

Posted on October 2, 2013 by narrowtracks

Tad Miyano built one of the first known scratch built Sn2 locomotives, an 0-4-4 Forney.  His Moody River railroad #1 is based on Sandy River #1, one of the original B&B locomotives.  The model appeared in in an Sn2 article … Continue reading →

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