MaineOn2 http://maineon2.fotopic.net/ 12 rows en-gb 60 Keith Murphy On2 http://maineon2.fotopic.net/c1655595.html The late Keith Murphy was modeler in Kilbride, Ontario, Canada who built O scale layouts combining Maine two-foot equipment and standard gauge trolleys. A Toronto-area narrow gauge modeler, David Woodhead visited Keith's layouts a couple of times in the 1990s. Here are a few photos published by Trevor Marshall, with David's permission. Any errors in this description or photo descriptions are Trevor's, and will be corrected as fresh information becomes available. Wednesday 18 February 2009: The late Keith Murphy was modeler in Kilbride, Ontario, Canada who built O scale layouts combining Maine two-foot equipment and standard gauge trolleys. A Toronto-area narrow gauge modeler, David Woodhead visited Keith's layouts a couple of times in the 1990s. Here are a few photos published by Trevor Marshall, with David's permission. Any errors in this description or photo descriptions are Trevor's, and will be corrected as fresh information becomes available.

This was Keith's first layout. Note the dual-gauge crossing. This was the second layout. This On2 yard has ties down, but no rails. Also on the second layout. Note the bridges from the first layout (first photo) have found new life here. Another view of the second layout... and another On2 yard awaiting rails.

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]]> Wed Feb 18 2009 Peter Blackham's B&B lettering http://maineon2.fotopic.net/c1613252.html Peter Blackham's B&B lettering Tuesday 18 November 2008: Peter Blackham's B&B lettering

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]]> Tue Nov 18 2008 Moderators Models http://maineon2.fotopic.net/c1492243.html Moderators Models Sunday 13 April 2008: Moderators Models

Simon's B&SR flat #37 Simon's B&SR flat #37 Simon's layout showing the Bigelow section. Simon's layout showing thethe Salem Stream Bridge section. Simon's picture of Bob's Monson Junction module.

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]]> Sun Apr 13 2008 On2 vs On30 http://maineon2.fotopic.net/c1457105.html A collection for side-by-side comparisons of On2 and On30 equipment Monday 11 February 2008: A collection for side-by-side comparisons of On2 and On30 equipment

Comparing boxcars: An On2 boxcar from an NJ International kit (l) and a stock Bachmann On30 boxcar (r). Note difference in ride height, over all height, and length. Comparing boxcars: An On2 boxcar from an NJ International kit (t) and a stock Bachmann On30 boxcar (b). Note difference in width and length. Comparing boxcars: An On2 boxcar from an NJ International kit (l) and a stock Bachmann On30 boxcar (r). Note difference in ride height, over all height, and width.

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]]> Mon Feb 11 2008 Peter Barney's On2 models http://maineon2.fotopic.net/c1429954.html Peter Barney has built many fine On2 models and written about them in the hobby press. Here's a sampling. Wednesday 26 December 2007: Peter Barney has built many fine On2 models and written about them in the hobby press. Here's a sampling.

In the April 1983 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman magazine, Peter Barney wrote about scratch-building a model of Edaville's two-foot gauge diesel #1. Peter has generously allowed us to share some photos of this model, here. These are the Grandt Line units that powered the model. In the April 1983 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman magazine, Peter Barney wrote about scratch-building a model of Edaville's two-foot gauge diesel #1. Peter has generously allowed us to share some photos of this model, here. A close-up of the Grandt Line units that powered the model. In the April 1983 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman magazine, Peter Barney wrote about scratch-building a model of Edaville's two-foot gauge diesel #1. Peter has generously allowed us to share some photos of this model, here. A fireman's side view. In the April 1983 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman magazine, Peter Barney wrote about scratch-building a model of Edaville's two-foot gauge diesel #1. Peter has generously allowed us to share some photos of this model, here. Santa waits for his turn to ride. In the April 1983 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman magazine, Peter Barney wrote about scratch-building a model of Edaville's two-foot gauge diesel #1. Peter has generously allowed us to share some photos of this model, here. An engineer's side view.

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]]> Wed Dec 26 2007 Track schematics http://maineon2.fotopic.net/c1321889.html Schematics of various track arrangements on the Maine two foot lines, to help those interested in these railroads to develop authentic, or plausible, layout plans. These were created using various sources including drawings, descriptions and photos. Those wishing to model a specific place should collect photos and plans and work from them. That said, these schematics may help you decide which towns to investigate further, or may help you to develop a freelanced town that captures the look of a Maine two footer: by understanding what worked on the real railroads, we can better model them in miniature. These schematics do not reflect the size nor shape of the tracks, just their relationship to each other, key structures, and roads. Not all structures or roads are shown. Monday 9 July 2007: Schematics of various track arrangements on the Maine two foot lines, to help those interested in these railroads to develop authentic, or plausible, layout plans. These were created using various sources including drawings, descriptions and photos. Those wishing to model a specific place should collect photos and plans and work from them. That said, these schematics may help you decide which towns to investigate further, or may help you to develop a freelanced town that captures the look of a Maine two footer: by understanding what worked on the real railroads, we can better model them in miniature. These schematics do not reflect the size nor shape of the tracks, just their relationship to each other, key structures, and roads. Not all structures or roads are shown.

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]]> Mon Jul 9 2007 Al Churella's B&SR / B&H http://maineon2.fotopic.net/c1182650.html Before Al started building his extensive, double-decked Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad in On2, he was a Bridgton & Saco River modeler. Here are some photos of that project. Friday 12 January 2007: Before Al started building his extensive, double-decked Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad in On2, he was a Bridgton & Saco River modeler. Here are some photos of that project.

Al Churella's Bridgton ME layout in On2. Photographed by Dan Rowsell at the 17th Narrow Gauge Convention in 1997 in Cincinnati, OH. Al Churella's Bridgton ME layout in On2. Photographed by Dan Rowsell at the 17th Narrow Gauge Convention in 1997 in Cincinnati, OH. Al Churella's Bridgton ME layout in On2. Photographed by Dan Rowsell at the 17th Narrow Gauge Convention in 1997 in Cincinnati, OH. Al Churella's Bridgton ME layout in On2. Photographed by Dan Rowsell at the 17th Narrow Gauge Convention in 1997 in Cincinnati, OH. Al Churella's Bridgton ME layout in On2. Photographed by Dan Rowsell at the 17th Narrow Gauge Convention in 1997 in Cincinnati, OH. Al Churella's Bridgton ME layout in On2. Photographed by Dan Rowsell at the 17th Narrow Gauge Convention in 1997 in Cincinnati, OH.

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]]> Fri Jan 12 2007 Bob Brown's WW&F http://maineon2.fotopic.net/c1180331.html Photos of the On2 Wiscassett (WW&F) layout built in the 1960s by Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown. Used with permission. Tuesday 9 January 2007: Photos of the On2 Wiscassett (WW&F) layout built in the 1960s by Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown. Used with permission.

WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown. WW&F layout built by Gazette editor/publisher Bob Brown in the 1960s. Used with permission from Bob Brown.

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]]> Tue Jan 9 2007 Tom Werb http://maineon2.fotopic.net/c1174540.html On2 modeling by Tom Werb Wednesday 3 January 2007: On2 modeling by Tom Werb

F&M Kingfiled stn SR&RL box 85 SR&RL coal 271 SR&RL flat 323 SR&RL pulprack 382

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]]> Wed Jan 3 2007 Bridgton 26 foot boxcar http://maineon2.fotopic.net/c1164107.html This album shows parts and partly assembled models of the B&SR 26 foot boxcar in On2 made from sets of urethane body parts. Also shows a version modified to run with Bachmann On30 equipment. Tuesday 19 December 2006: This album shows parts and partly assembled models of the B&SR 26 foot boxcar in On2 made from sets of urethane body parts. Also shows a version modified to run with Bachmann On30 equipment.

The Maine backwoods style car with shingled roof. View of two partly assembled car bodies. View of one partly assembled car body and an incomplete set of parts. Side view of partly assembled car body with grab iron and Grandt Line ladder added. Door is shown in the partly open position. View of interior showing the interior side framing detail and floor detail. Shot of roughly painted interior. Underside of a 30 foot boxcar showing route of brake pipe, location of brake cylinder and blocks supporting truncated truss rod ends. Ride height check for the On2 bolsters. Pilot build model on On30 bolsters and Bachmann trucks behind Bachmann Forney. Width comparison of boxcar 47 with Bachmann standard On30 boxcar. Height comparison of boxcar 47 with Bachmann standard On30 boxcar. End Interior framing panels Roof parts Full set of parts for open door model Evergreen styrene strip used to set grab irons away from body Drilling coupler screw hole, note use of block to support car body Cutting slots for truss rods Sanding the tops of the roof walk supports Roof with levelled supports The jig in use Removing moulding flash from the edge of the roof panel Setting styrene strip depth gauge Cutting door hanger slots with depth controlled razor saw The home made grab iron bending jig New parts for closed door model New parts for closed door model Close up of closed door sides Gluing end to floor Basic closed door body complete Sub roof support blocks in place temporarily Sub roof in place temporarily showing material to be removed from support blocks Measuring proudness of roof Staged picture showing the correct orientation of the Grandt Line ladder Installed ladder showing chamfered ends View of underframe showing brakepipe and brake cylinder Truss rods added Showing one roof panel attached to subroof The closed door model Second panel on roof Alternate style seamed tin roof under development. The fabled Shows end with lower grab irons and coupler lift bar fitted. Note tin roof with sharp edged seams. Same view with alternate style seamed tin roof. Alternate style seamed tin roof under development. On30 version on left and On2 version on right On30 version on left and On2 version on right Top car, trucks, left to right; Bachmann 29904 (On30), Portland Products (On2), Grandt (On2), Bachmann.

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]]> Tue Dec 19 2006 John Hitzeman http://maineon2.fotopic.net/c745668.html Some pictures of John's painted locomotives Monday 31 October 2005: Some pictures of John's painted locomotives

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]]> Mon Oct 31 2005 Gary Graham's W&BR http://maineon2.fotopic.net/c683953.html Gary is building a private railroad name the Wells Brook & Ripey in two foot. The upper level is his 3 foot empire. The two foot line run from the town out to a reverse loop. The reverse loop is about 40' in length The right leg having the river scene, and the left runs through a tunnel to a small station and water tower based on the Sanders tank. Friday 9 September 2005: Gary is building a private railroad name the Wells Brook & Ripey in two foot. The upper level is his 3 foot empire. The two foot line run from the town out to a reverse loop. The reverse loop is about 40' in length The right leg having the river scene, and the left runs through a tunnel to a small station and water tower based on the Sanders tank.

This is part of the river scene about 8' long. That's Bill Kerr on left, Nigel Knight in the middle, and Bill Carr on the right. Gary always insists on taking the pictures. The two foot line runs out of the town to a reverse loop that is about a 40' run. That's the 3 foot line on the upper right. Another thing I like about styrofoam scenery, we had to re-align the track for the bridge, just cut off the top of the hill, and moved it forward by six inches. It still has to be glued back on. Sometimes you get unexpected results

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