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The N Mods
N scale modules
Since 2004, we have used the Bend
Track standard with great success. For
many years, the group was made up of
mostly N scalers and the majority of our
shows reflected this fact.
However, the popularity of using Free-
mo among the HO scalers has spilled
over to the N scale side of the
SLOMRA. Phil Lawyer first created two
Bend Track balloon modules which he
could run independently from the group
or be part of the whole modular setup.
Then Phil built a T module that had an
N scale time saver built in the middle
and created a wye down the leg of the T
which could connect to Free-moN
modules.
Recently, Phil has built the group’s
first Free-moN style module. The
biggest modification is the continued
use of code 80 track inside of code 55
as specified by Free-moN. Another
feature Phil built into his Free-moN mod
was removable scenic wings. If room
permits, Phil simply adds the wings
which have mountains on them to widen
the modules presence.
N Module Owners
Chuck Ellison (2)
Phil Lawyer (4)
The SLOMRA (5)
Phil Coutu (1) 2015
Dick Hamilton (1) 2015
Track standard with great success. For
many years, the group was made up of
mostly N scalers and the majority of our
shows reflected this fact.
However, the popularity of using Free-
mo among the HO scalers has spilled
over to the N scale side of the
SLOMRA. Phil Lawyer first created two
Bend Track balloon modules which he
could run independently from the group
or be part of the whole modular setup.
Then Phil built a T module that had an
N scale time saver built in the middle
and created a wye down the leg of the T
which could connect to Free-moN
modules.
Recently, Phil has built the group’s
first Free-moN style module. The
biggest modification is the continued
use of code 80 track inside of code 55
as specified by Free-moN. Another
feature Phil built into his Free-moN mod
was removable scenic wings. If room
permits, Phil simply adds the wings
which have mountains on them to widen
the modules presence.
N Module Owners
Chuck Ellison (2)
Phil Lawyer (4)
The SLOMRA (5)
Phil Coutu (1) 2015
Dick Hamilton (1) 2015
Several of our N modules are built into different shapes allowing us to
reconfigure the layout so as to make it look new at every show. The
trees in the foreground are scratch built by Chuck Ellison and his
modules feature an upper loop representing a small logging camp.
Phil’s modules feature excellent detail work that
catches the eye of all visitors.
Dick Hamilton’s new module: Candita’s Grove - dedicated to his wife
Phil Coutu’s new module, Red River Valley, features grain switching
John Kopp seems to enjoy seeing his trains run
on one of the N scale modules.
