Posted below are just some of the supreme modelling and craftsman skills displayed at Naperville 2012.
I apologize for the lack of pertinent information on builders, etc. I wasn't planning on becoming an impromptu reporter.
If anyone is the builder or knows the builders of any of these models, please email me. I will gladly add captions.
Such beautiful model builders deserve the encouragement!
Enjoy!
Efram
(You can click the thumbnails for higher-resolution images.)
A fabulous N-scale "free-mo" layout, sporting superb scenery and details such as scale switch stands and joint bars.
Amtrak's Heritage paint schemes adorn these well-built HO scale Athearn GE P42s with full Details West "upgrade" kits.
Probably the most convincing rust I have ever seen with my own eyes. Stand out!
An elegant CB&Q E9. Note the cab sun visors.
Meticulous craftsmanship abound on this brass, HO scale loco. Soldering skills like these are few and far between in model railroading.
A CRI&P rebuilt E6a. Fine craftsmanship on the scratch built cab.
An N scale AT&SF C44-9W. The weathering is extra impressive when you consider it's 1:160th scale.
A fully scratch built cab interior on the left, in a Proto2000 GP cab. On the right, beautiful weathering on a C&NW SD40.
A Conrail slug set, with an MT6 slug. It was heavily kit bashed from the frame-up. A complete Railflyer Model Products fuel tank on the left.
Z scale. Note my index finger, for reference.
This BL20-2 was scratch built using styrene and Cannon and Co. components. It displays the most immaculate and detailed under-frame plumbing I have EVER seen. Sublime!
Note the windshield washer streaks in the windows of the Conrail ALCo C628.
