North Coast Railroad

[Zephyrus52246]

Shays are so cool.  Many years ago I got to see one operating here in Iowa at a Festival called the Old Thresher's reunion.  They have some narrow gauge engines and trolleys on their grounds.  I think they traded the Shay off years ago.  

Jeff

[Dave Buchholz]

Bernd, did you ever play with those Shay trucks you received from me?

[GPdemayo]

Good looking gaggle of Shay'e Dave.....

[cuse]

Great looking locos...I lucked into a beautiful tiny 2-truck Brass HOn30 Shay at the NNGC.

I'd really like a rtr similar one in HOn3 (but DCC-equipped)...if only Blackstone hadn't died off, maybe they would have made one by now. Unlikely they'll be figuring out a suitable Chinese quality manufacturer anytime soon with the present trade climate...maybe someday. I'll be looking for something tiny and beautiful on the tables at the next NNGC for sure.

[Bernd]

Bernd, did you ever play with those Shay trucks you received from me?

Thought I already posted a reply. Must have hit the "preview" button instead.

No, I never did anything with them. I don't even remember you giving me them. I remember now that you mention it. They are probably buried somewhere in one of the many "will use these sometime in the future" boxes.

Bernd

[Dave Buchholz]

Although not much modeling is getting done while helping my son with his new business venture. It hasn't stopped me from assorted purchases of 3d printed details and rolling stock. As more crafters offer their 3d products, it's getting wild to see some of the cool stuff being created.

As I research what industries were serviced by the prototype, I've been honing in on the fruit belt associated businesses for canning and storage, and the small businesses that supported them.

 I've been finding lots of 3d printed crates  pallets, boxes and barrels to support the fall harvest season in perpetuity on the North Coast Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Till next time.....

Fifth Dave on the right