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Geared Steam Shops My goal here is to provide affordable 3D printed models with the quality I would expect on my rolling stock for my own layout.

I've been modeling since 1967 and have worked in N, HO, and On30 is my present layout set in the desert southwest.

Made some progress on the steam shovel model. The cab is just sitting on the frame so its in its rough position. Worki...
10/14/2026

Made some progress on the steam shovel model. The cab is just sitting on the frame so its in its rough position. Working on the boom/bucket assembly next and a lot of small items.

I’ve been playing around…….. shovel
09/25/2026

I’ve been playing around……..

shovel

Backwoods miniatures O Scale shovel I picked up at a train show a good 10 years ago. I love this thing and hope to get i...
09/22/2026

Backwoods miniatures O Scale shovel I picked up at a train show a good 10 years ago. I love this thing and hope to get it in place on the layout soon.

The shop is back at 100%, unfortunately, the layout has been moved and placed in its final destination (hopefully)I have...
09/14/2026

The shop is back at 100%, unfortunately, the layout has been moved and placed in its final destination (hopefully)
I have some damages to repair to repair but am happy to have something to model on, I've been going nuts with this multi-state move and not being able to for the last 6 or so months. 😄

Getting very close to being back in production with the printers. EBAY store is open and shipping stock that I built up ...
08/26/2026

Getting very close to being back in production with the printers. EBAY store is open and shipping stock that I built up before the move.

Logging roads didn't always make cuts, it was found that the crews could build over the stumps and gulleys faster than p...
08/13/2026

Logging roads didn't always make cuts, it was found that the crews could build over the stumps and gulleys faster than performing any serious grade work. Here are a few examples. (I cannot provide credits for these photos as I have had them forever, but I will if I find out, I'm sure it was a Library Archive somewhere but I can't recall) Apologies in advance.

08/06/2026
My old HO layout. Bachmann 70 ton switcher with sound added. Great running loco.
08/04/2026

My old HO layout. Bachmann 70 ton switcher with sound added. Great running loco.

Been missing my railroad, since I’m in the middle of a big move out of state. I got it split in half with both sections ...
07/19/2026

Been missing my railroad, since I’m in the middle of a big move out of state. I got it split in half with both sections wrapped up in a mattress bags and sealed up.

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