N Scale Convention Denver

Some more pictures.

Kato had their new TTX Maxi IV on display.



Period Miniatures showed this auto transporter, which looks like the perfect companion to Kel's new autorack ramp (Mocalova).

 

On a different tack, here are pictures of a few contest entries. I just picked a random few to reflect in general the awesome level of detailing now done in N scale. Those entries not shown were mostly because others crowded the displays, making it hard to get a good view.

Mike Skibbe entered this Santa Fe passenger car:



Mark Jirousek scratch-built this Chicago Great Western passenger car from styene and basswood, complete with interiors:





Oscar Arietta entered this aircraft transporter, complete with pictures of prototype:

 

John Widmar's aircraft museum has been shown before, but the detail on this contest entry remains amazing, to say the least. Here's an overall shot with the roof removed so we can see the insides:



And here's a shot that shows the detail in three of the rooms:



Look at (from left to right) wall mirrors above the basins, soap dispensers for each basin, stall door, books on the bookshelf, all wastebaskets actually have waste in them, in and out boxes have papers in them, desktop lamp has power cord, and more...

And here are three entries for on-line structures:

 

N Scale Supply, which is located right outside Denver, posted pictures on its website.

BTW, despite the early announcement, the UMTRR for September will be on its regular publishing schedule since I am otherwise committed the remainder of this month.

 

Here's a model of UP's Cheyenne coaling station. Unfortunately I forgot to note the modeler's name (careful - when you get older it'll happen to you too!! )





Here are two shots of an incredible module by the New Mexico Rail RunNers:

 

Buzz Lenander entered this N Scale of Nevada Piggy Packer:


Some motive power contest entries. First up, Joe Cox's Santa Fe CF-7:



And here's a DRGW steamer John Widmar built to a specific prototype from a Micro-Ace 0-6-6-0 (blurred picture of the man himself in the background )

 

mg: mg: mg: mg:

 

Hey,
You've got to admit,we have a very talented group here :thumbs_up: .

 

Not to take anything away from anyone else, and only because I have not seen or met anyone else whose work is displayed thus far, but I'm really glad that John Widmar's layout was open during the N-Con and that he brought some of his outstanding work to display.

I had the honor of visiting John's layout while on business in Denver a few years ago. He is not only a shining example of what can be done in N Scale, but an absolute gentleman as well.

 

Amen to that!

 

I have been waiting for this one for a long time.
William, thanks for sharing the news with us and taking the time to publish the pictures.

 

I'm gonna have to get one of those.. That's a sweet model..

Kel
Tired after 10 hours of operating trains

 

William Cowie,

Thank *you* for the great pictures. Man, there some great modeling there.

Can't wait to see more pictures if available!

 

The UP Coaling station was done by Buzz Lenander from Albuquerque.

 

...any news from the "breakfast" yet ? what are the Kato news ?

 

They must've all been sworn to secrecy Steve, :zip: either that, or they're all standing in line at the airport still waiting to have their shoes X-rayed! :sad: