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30th Midwest Narrow Gauge Show (March 21-23 2024)

Posted on January 15, 2024 by narrowtracks

Gary Kohler is hosting the 30th Annual Midwest Narrow Gauge Show in Greenford, OH on March 21-23 20224. Again this year, there will be an Sn2 Free-mo modular setup. Stop in to see some of the best Sn2 modeling around. The … Continue reading →

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A visit from Al

Posted on June 9, 2021 by narrowtracks

This past Sunday, Al Churella of On2 SR&RL fame came by for a visit. I worked all night to clean up the railroad room sufficiently so that he could see the vision. After 30-40 minutes Al give it a thumbs … Continue reading →

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PLW – Announces – Eustis depot and Phillips engine house and shops

Posted on May 23, 2019 by narrowtracks

Portland Locomotive works has announced both the Eustis Junction station and the Phillips enginehouse and shops. Contact PLW if your interested. Gary has indicated to me that the shop complex would be possible as original 5 stall enginhouse or later … Continue reading →

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PLW -Announces SR&RL Caboose #554

Posted on January 13, 2017 by narrowtracks

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 →

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DRL’s S-scale Wiscasset Structures

Posted on December 27, 2016 by narrowtracks

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

Posted on November 23, 2016 by narrowtracks

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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Sn2 Coupler Height Gauge from Shapeways

Posted on February 20, 2016 by narrowtracks

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

Posted on February 11, 2016 by narrowtracks

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

Posted on August 6, 2015 by narrowtracks

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

Posted on February 24, 2015 by narrowtracks

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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