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Magazine Articles By David Heine

2015 National Narrow Gauge Convention

The author reports about the event held in Houston, Texas. Includes photos of Sn3 models and layouts.

2016 Narrow Gauge Convention

The author describes his visit to the National Narrow Gauge Convention in Augusta, Maine in September, 2016. There was quite a bit of S, Sn3, and Sn2 at the show. Includes several photos taken at the event. More photos can be found on page 34 and 35 of this PDF version of this issue.

29th Annual Sn3 Symposium

The author reports about this event in Dallas, Texas. Includes many photos.

31st Sn3 Symposium

The author relates his trip to Florida to attend this event, and what all happened there. Includes two pages of photos.

Barge Operation on the Conrail & Eastern

The operating barge system from Frank Titman's Spiral Hill Railroad layout was saved and then reinstalled on Bert Mahr's Conrail & Eastern Railroad. Includes many photos of the barge in action, and fully describes the move and integration of the layout section.

Coffee with Dave Heine

Dave introduces himself and how he got started and evolved in the hobby. His layout covers S standard-gauge, and Sn3 and Sn2 narrow-gauge.

DCC Currents

This installment covers the system components needed for a complete DCC system.

DCC Currents - an Introduction

The author introduces DCC, what it means, what it allows the layout operator to do, and how it works.

Meet an S Gauger

The author introduces himself, describes his layout, and shares a number of photos.

P-B-L's 60-ton Class C Shays

After describing the purpose and history of the Shay geared steam locomotive, the author provides an in-depth review of the locomotive.

Slim Gauge Observations

With this issue the "Sn3 Column" is renamed. This article covers the new P-B-L hybrid K-27, a ready-to-run Sn3 steam locomotive that features a combination of plastic and brass to reduce the cost (and the super fine detailing) as compared to pure brass models.

Slim Gauge Observations

The author reports on the 31st National Narrow Gauge Convention which was held in Hickory, North Carolina on September 7-10, 2011. Includes a few photos of S-related items at the show.

Slim Gauge Observations

The author shares an introspective about the direction of his current layout.

Slim Gauge Observations

The author shares a good number of photos of models are older ones in his collection.

Slim Gauge Observations

An update about the author's layout, since it will be open before and after the 2013 NASG Convention. Includes an updated track plan.

Slim Gauge Observations

The author shares some photos of his layout, which is open during the 2013 NASG Convention.

Special Track Work on the Lehigh & Western

The author describes his reasoning for, and his method of, hand-laying track. Instead of using ready-made components, he designed his layout the way he wanted to, and then built the track accordingly. David's layout uses standard-gauge, and three-foot and two-foot narrow-gauge lines.

Straight & Narrow

This article is a brief review of the 2009 National Narrow Gauge Convention in Colorado Springs, CO.

Straight & Narrow

Using N-scale track to model an Sn22 tramway (using banta modelworks' kit T-2121, Sn2 Ore Tram Mine Cars).

Straight & Narrow

A review of the 25th Sn3 Symposium, held February 24-27 in Houston, Texas.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

After the author introduces himself, he reports on the 1995 National Narrow Gauge Convention held in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. S-scale was well represented in the model contests at the convention.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

After explaining what Sn3 is, the author describes the benefits of Sn3 over HOn3.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

This is a product review for the Berlyn Locomotive Works Sn3 car kit, a C&S Type II box car. Includes a photo. Part of the article got chopped off during editing of the magazine; the text is included in the next issue's column.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

The author describes how he built his Sn3 Heisler, by converting an IHC HO standard-gauge Heisler. There is a sidebar to includes the remaining text from the previous issue's article that got chopped off.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

What would it take to model in Sn42? The author recommends using HO-scale track, and some projects for conversion to S-scale.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

The author looked to the EBT prototype to figure out how to move coal on his layout between standard- and narrow-gauge.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

In this column the author covers various non-S-scale kits that can be used to model Sn3 cars. Includes photos of some of those projects.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

Covers how goods were transferred between narrow-gauge and standard-gauge cars. Also covered are how to have two identical cars, one with each type of truck to simulate transferring the car by swapping the trucks (includes photos).

The 'S'traight & Narrow

In this article the author describes how he converted a 4-6-0 Mantua HO-scale locomotive into an Sn3 model. Includes a parts list, and a couple of construction photos.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

Prototype and model information about dual-gauge track and turnouts.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

How to model in other narrow gauges other than 3-foot in S-scale (Sn2, Sn42).

The 'S'traight & Narrow

The author reviews the B.T.S. EBT flat car kit.

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Prototype information about diesel locomotives used on narrow-gauge railroads.

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The author takes an HO-scale Atlas U36C mechanism, re-gauged it for Sn3, and mates it with an S-scale American Model GP35 shell. Includes one photo of the final model, as well as photos of powered box cabs and an Sn3 critter.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

The author suggests trying to build an interchange between standard- and narrow-gauge tracks. The article also contains information about an Sn2 discussion list.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

The author shares his research into prototype narrow-gauge steam locomotives. He also briefly describes the Sn3 models produced up until that time. Two prototype photos of locomotives are included.

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How to build a reasonable selection of freight and passenger cars for narrow-gauge trains.

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This column covers outside frame locomotives, Sn3 2-6-0 availability, achieving a "family look" among your equipment. Includes prototype photos of a Cumbres & Toltec K-36 outside frame 2-8-2.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

This column covers how to model a rotary snowplow in Sn3. Includes several model photos.

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This time the author covers what is available in two-foot narrow-gauge in S.

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The author describes logging railroads, and how one might model one using available S-scale products.

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What did narrow-gauge railroads actually transport? The author compiled a listing of the RGS' transported goods in 1940.

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Using an MDC HO-scale Shay to build one for Sn3, and how to do the conversion. Includes final model photos.

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How to model in Sn3 and shifting your era to the early part of the 1900s.

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The author shares the track plan and a full description of his multi-gauge, 25'x33' layout (S, Sn3, Sn2).

The 'S'traight & Narrow

Narrow-gauge lines kept their rolling stock lettering to a minimum to save on money. Also covered are the possibility of kitbashing an HO-scale Bachmann Shay, and how an On30 Bachmann engine might be better suited for S-scale standard-gauge as a kitbash.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

The author provides tips and a bit of a product review of the Railmaster Exports 4-4-0 kit. Includes a model photo.

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The history of the Rio Grande Southern, and ideas on how to model it in S-scale. Includes several prototype photos, and a bibliography of published materials on the RGS.

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This column discusses narrow-gauge curves, grades, clearances, and rail.

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Narrow-gauge railroads in Ohio.

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How to model the EBT in S-scale. After a brief introduction, the column covers motive power, freight cars, passenger cars, cabooses, standard-gauge cars, and structures. Includes several prototype photos, a map, and an example timetable.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

The author reports on the 2002 National Narrow Gauge convention in Providence, Rhode Island.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

A recent move has prompted the author to start a new narrow-gauge-focused layout. In this column, he reviews the things he learned from his previous layout, and the plans for the new one. A track plan is included.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

The author moved again, so the previously-shared layout design is revisited with some new ideas. Includes the new, new track plan.

The 'S'traight & Narrow Part II

The author continues with how to model an interchange between standard- and narrow-gauge tracks.

The Straight & Narrow

This article chronicles the history of U.S. narrow-gauge prototype railroading.

The Straight & Narrow

The author makes an argument for why one might want to model in narrow gauge.

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Tips and tricks for building structure kits.

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The author and his wife manned the NASG booth at the 25th National Narrow Gauge Convention in Dearborn, Michigan. He offers a complete review of the show, from an S-scale perspective. Includes several photos.

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Photos of the author's Sn2 equipment by Train & Trooper, as well as two P-B-L Sn3 pieces.

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The author reports on the 2006 National Narrow Gauge Convention in Durango, Colorado. Includes two photos.

The Straight & Narrow

(note that the article's page number is "20", but should have been 18) The topic is the construction of the BTS-09013 kit for a West Side Lumber Co.'s 24' flat car. Includes two photos.

The Straight & Narrow

(again, note that the article's page number is "20", but should have been 18) The author is getting ready to lay ties and rail on his home layout. The article covers what a rail height's code number mimics in the real world (as scaled down to S). Several test tracks are described to prepare for the formal track work.

The Straight & Narrow

The author reports on the 2007 National Narrow Gauge Convention held in Portland, Maine, including which new S-scale products were available from the various vendors. Includes several model and prototype photos.

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The author reviews his attendance of the Sn3 Symposium held in February in St. Louis. There were 10 S/Sn3 layouts open for tours. Includes several photos.

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The author shares his experience building the Pro Patria Mill by banta modelworks.

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The author reports about the 2008 National Narrow Gauge Convention in Portland, Oregon. Includes several photos taken at the event.

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A basics article on "scale" vs. "gauge", what is narrow-gauge, how and where the various narrow gauges were used, and the history of narrow-gauge prototype railroads.

The Straight & Narrow

This article is a review of the 24th Sn3 Symposium held in Clearwater, Florida from February 25th to the 28th. Photos of some of the narrow and standard gauge layouts that were open during the show are included.

The Straight & Narrow

Overview of the 30th National Narrow Gauge Convention held in the St. Louis area on September 1st through 4th, 2010. Includes photos of Sn3 and Sn2 layouts and modules.

What Size Rail is Correct?

The author re-evaluated the rail heights for his sidings and branch lines. He shares the research he did (standard- and narrow-gauge).