M2FM Zoom - 2024 Sn2 Preview

This video is a preview of what five Maine 2-Foot Modelers are doing to show Sn2 modeling at the Midewest Narrow Guage Show (March 21-23) and National Narrow Gauge Convention (Sept 11-14). The presentation introduces Sn2 modeling, Sn2 modules, and creative efforts to bring the best models to each show. The presentations are are preview, attend the events to see the completed efforts.

Presenters:
Chris McChesney - Known for modeling the WW&F in HOn30 is now dipping his toe into Sn2, building a rendition of Kingfield
John Randell - Another HOn30 modelers that is trying Sn2 for the free-mo modeling aspects and to try a larger scale
Dave Keith - A veteran of Sn2 modules and has been displaying solo in recent years. Welcomes the new module builders and hopes to ride the momentum to push his modules to "completeness"
Jeff Bissonette - Has been in and out of Sn2 for many years as modeler, kit designer and shapeways designer. Is committed to Sn2 modules for the first time.
Gary White - Did not actually present but committed to Sn2 and hopes to have a module or two for the shows.

Coming Events where Sn2 modules will appear
2024 Midwest Narrow Guage Show - https://sn2trains.com/2024/01/15/30th...
2024 National Narrow Gauge Convention in Pittsburg, PA - https://www.44nngc.com/

General Sn2 Resources
Sn2 Trains email group - https://groups.io/g/Sn2Trains/
Sn2 Trains web site - https://sn2trains.com/
Sn2 Free-mo Standards - https://sn2trains.com/free-mo/sn2-fre...

Suppliers Mentioned
Portland Locomotive Works (PLW)(Limited run car kits and structures) - https://www.portlandlocomotiveworks.com/
Mount Blue Model Co (car kits structures) - http://mountbluemodelco.com/
Smokey Mountain Model Works (trucks) - https://www.smokymountainmodelworks.c...
Shapeways Coupler Gauge - https://www.shapeways.com/product/TZP...
Shapeways Diamond Archbar Truck Frames - https://www.shapeways.com/product/KFJ...
Shapeways Bolster conversion for Tichy Archbar trucks - https://www.shapeways.com/product/ZA6...

Sn2 Crew
The Sn2 crew had a 10+ year run of Sn2 Free-mo setups from 2005 to 2015 or so. Dave Keith and Gary White participated in many of those events, but Lee Rainey and Frank Knight participated in the most displays. Follow the link below to see how grand those setups were (nearly 100' of module).
https://sn2trains.com/category/sn2-crew/

The setups planned for 2024 are not attempting to match the Sn2 Crew's efforts.