Well, simply stated, HOn30, or HOn2½, is HO scale narrow gauge rolling stock running on N gauge track.
The trains are smaller than regular HO equipment because most HOn30 modelers build layouts based on the 2-foot railroads that ran in the state of Maine, U.S.A. These were about half the size of standard gauge trains, but they still performed a full-size job. These two-footers, as they were called, cost only half the money and real estate to get a working railroad up and running.
There were, and are, 30″ and 24″ railroads still operating around the world, and many people model them. Read on…
Recent Articles
Welcome to the new HOn30 Home Depot site »
By jorgen on Oct 17, 2011 in General | 0 Comments
I am moving all the articles from the old site, but it might take some time before everything is complete. Read on…
R.E. Sloan etchings »
By jorgen on Jan 27, 2012 in Motive Power | 0 Comments
Listed below are a couple of my Sloan etchings in their original condition.
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Night scenes on the C&DR »
By admin on Jan 27, 2012 in Articles & ramblings | 0 Comments
From RMC, December 1977.
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A 0-6-6-0 Mallet »
By admin on Jan 24, 2012 in Motive Power | 0 Comments
Wanted, MT and brass items »
By jorgen on Jan 21, 2012 in Sales and wanted lists | 0 Comments
I am looking for the following out of production items for a reasonable price: Read on…
Thatcher’s Inlet »
By admin on Jan 16, 2012 in Articles & ramblings | 0 Comments
This is a copy of the story of the Thatcher’s Inlet, built by Bob Hayden and photographed by Dave Frary. Originally published in RMC in 1972, published with permission from Dave Frary. Read on…
HOn30 Sales list from Harry Downey »
By admin on Jan 16, 2012 in Sales and wanted lists | 0 Comments
3D printing challenges explained »
By admin on Jan 9, 2012 in FAQ's, Reference | 0 Comments
From: Mark in Denver
Below paragraph on the process from the Shapeways website.
As you can see the process is involved (not quite as intense as some other ways but still a few steps). The material is acrylic plastic, if you use Plastruct or Pro Weld with a light coating over flat areas and such you should be good for “knocking down” or melting top ridge lines. Read on…
