The Near Sighted Narrow Gaugers - 2017 Narrow Gauge Convention

Описание: One of the fun modular railroads at the 2017 Narrow Gauge Convention in Denver Colorado was the Near Sighted Narrow Gaugers with their HOn3 modules. They have duel gauge model railroad track in some places, standard and 3 foot, a fun if not challenging track system!
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From their web site:
Who we are:

Our backgrounds reflect the breadth of this amazing hobby. We come together from the worlds of engineering, the arts, computer sciences, education and teaching, construction, history and literature, management and railroading among others. This diversity allows for exchanging skills and broadening individual interests to meet the challenges that are presented through model railroading. Jacob’s artistic eye helps Jerry landscape his home layout; Jon, the electrician, helps Mike and Larry wire their track on their new Free-Mo module; Fuzzy, the mechanic, fixes Carl’s locomotive so the engine's “chuffs” match the wheel revolutions; and Duncan, the retired teacher, gives a workshop on the history of the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad.

About the Near Sighted Narrow Gauge (NSNG) Club:
Our club includes 24 active members, primarily based in Denver, Colorado. Some members originate from other areas such as Durango, Alamosa, Salida, Colorado Springs, CO and Lubbock, TX. Some of us enjoy focusing on developing model railroad layouts in our homes. Other members create “Free-Mo” free-standing modules which are linked together at local and regional train shows where we can run trains across modules for public display, promoting the hobby and showcasing our modeling skills. Some especially energetic members create both a home layout and Free-Mo modules.

Although most members of the club model in HOn3, we have some O-scalers, and some HO standard gauge modelers. We are always looking for new members. Anyone of any age with a passion for fun, sharing skills and collegiality around trains, train history and/or model railroading is welcome to become a member of the club. No model railroading experience is necessary, and you don't even have to be an HOn3 modeler (although we'll do everything we can to convert you!).
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The Near Sighted Narrow Gaugers Club was formed in the late 1980’s when several members of the South Suburban Division, Rocky Mountain Region of the National Model Railroad Association, decided they wanted to have more contact with narrow gauge modelers, particularly modelers with a central interest in HOn3. The initial group of three quickly grew to four, then, five, six and seven. The club now numbers about twenty-four active members.

Initially members rotated to work on each other’s home layouts. In 1999 club members decided to build a portable layout to be displayed at the 2003 National Narrow Gauge Convention (NNGC) in Denver. It was designed as a sectional layout where all sections connected in only one way, and trains ran in a circuitous route across the sections. This was a useful beginning, and the club demonstrated excellent modeling skills on each of the sections. One of the challenges; however, was transporting the large sections to each train show we attended. Although the club produced a portable layout that showcased HOn3 modeling, while operating using digital command control (DCC), the layout wasn’t all that much different from layouts exhibited by other clubs.


Their COOL sight:

http://www.nsnghon3.org/

Join:
http://www.nsnghon3.org/join