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PLW -Announces SR&RL Caboose #554
Gary Kohler of Portland Locomotive works has announced intent to develop SR&RL caboose #554. As usual, this will be a limited time offering. If your interested, send him an email. Here is his email All we PLAN to start … Continue reading
DRL’s S-scale Wiscasset Structures
Deerfield River Laser (DRL) is now offering Wiscasset Waterfront Structures to accompany it’s S-scale boat offerings. Even if your not doing the Wiscasset Waterfront, these structures look like they could be used as generic New England structures when placed on … Continue reading
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SR&RL Flanger 502 by PLW
If the 3D image of SR&RL Flanger 502 looks good to you, now (11/23/2016) is the time to place an order with PLW before it goes into production. PLW produces kits in limited runs and may never produce a give … Continue reading
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PLW – What’s in the works
First of all, Portland Locomotive Works (PLW) has a new web site: http://www.portlandlocomotiveworks.com/ Also in a recent email, PLW sent out a listing of what it has produced and what is in the works. Contact PLW for more information PLW … Continue reading
On the workbench: Warren’s got a Sn2 2-8-0
Warren Judge sent the following photos of the 2-8-0 for his freelanced logging layout. The model is not 100% complete, but still worthy of looking. It started out as an HOn3 brass 2-8-0 and got a new cab from Jerry … Continue reading
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Sn2 Coupler Height Gauge from Shapeways
Jeremy Jordan has started to design Sn2 products and making them available through shapeways. His first release is a coupler height gauge. It looks like a nice product that will result in reliable car and coupler heights. In his email to … Continue reading
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PLW announcement – Feb 8 2016
Portland Locomotive Works continues to announce limited run products. Here is today’s announcement. Contact Gary Kohler soon if you have interest. It’s not clear if the boxcars are Sn2. All PLW will be working on and planning a late … Continue reading
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PLW – Log buggies in development
Gary Kohler and crew of Portland Locomotive Works continue to work on more projects. I say more, because in the past 18 months or so, they have released passenger cars, Kingfield Engine house, wood turntables, flangers, Farmington freight office, and … Continue reading
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PLW Announcement – Wood Turntables
In recent months, Portland Locomotive Works (PLW) has been producing a number of products for the Sn2 modeler (and HOn30 and On2/30). Here are some of the recent releases and in manufacture products for Sn2 Monson Combine and like coach … Continue reading
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Sn2 Free-mo Update – Sherwin Williams paint used for fascia!
The Sn2 Crew member decided to refresh the fascia paint for the 2014 National NMRA train show. See the Sn2 Free-mo standard for the paint specs. Consider using a flat version of the paint for ground paint.
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