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Sn3 Modeler 1997 Spring/Summer Vol XIV #1 Model Gold & silver mines of old West
Sn3 Modeler 1997 Spring/Summer Vol XIV No 1
CONTENTS
Timetable
16 MODELING THE GOLD AND SILVER MINES OF THE OLD WEST by Ken Stanley This overview of the mining industry in the Western U.S. gives Sn3 modelers historical background on the materials that fill their narrow gauge trains.
20 Sn3 MINING SUPPLIES by Pete Smith A comprehensive list to supply your Sn3 mining operations. Start your shopping here, and end up with a bucket full of goodies.
22 THE COAL MINE AT PERINS, COLORADO by John Trier Gold may get the publicity, but the most commonly mined mineral in Colorado was really coal. John has modeled the Perins mine, located just west of Durango, and shares his techniques with us, including some detailed drawings.
25 NEW Sn3 LOCOS ON THE SCENE New motive power has been introduced by Railmaster Exports and Backwoods Miniatures. Check out these models in full color photos.
25 PBL SHORT CABOOSE LIVES UP TO ITS PROMISE by Ken Ehlers Ken reviews the new PBL caboose kit and finds it to be a winner.
26 WEATHER WRECKS HAVOC ON ABANDONED EQUIPMENT by Lane Stewart
If you're interested in weathering your mining equipment, these photos of the real thing in California and Colorado, where the work of Mother Nature is in full view, will help.
28 QUICKSILVER by Paul Scoles Interested in an unusual but precious cargo for your Sn3 mining railroad? Paul's California narrow gauge line carries a rare and valuable metal.
38 THE DOLLY VARDEN MINES RAILWAYA MODELER'S OVERVIEW by Darryl Muralt High grade silver ore was discovered in beautiful northern British Columbia, and the Dolly Varden Mines Railway was the result. This is an excellent prototype for point-to-point Sn3 operations.
46 ADDING A COAL LOADING FACILITY TO YOUR LAYOUT by Gil Bennett Gil scratchbuilt a coal-loader to add prototypical realism to his Sn3 mining railroad. It wasn't very hard, as his article and drawings reveal.
Plans, Drawings
17 SILVER ORE FLOW STREAM
18,19 SAMPLING AND SMELTING WORKS
23 PERINS, COLORADO COAL MINE
36,37 PAINTED LADY MINE
41-45 HUKILL MINE
47 COAL LOADING BIN
Departments
4 Narrow News
10 Product Reviews
14 Along the Narrow Gauge
53 Video Screen
55 Book Shelf
56 Advertiser Directory
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