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daniel_leavitt2000

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Showcase to release a Nn3 Shay kit
« on: February 23, 2015, 05:50:06 PM »
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Showcase is going to produce a new white metal and etched metal kit for a Nn3 Shay. From the look of it, the kit will be non powered.

One hopes try will follow up with some follow up rolling stock
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Re: Showcase to release a Nn3 Shay kit
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2015, 05:54:31 PM »
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I thought it has been on Shapeways for a while?

It uses a Power Max chassis in the rear truck:
http://www.searails.com/powermax.html

http://www.zscalemonster.com/showcase/shay.jpg
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Re: Showcase to release a Nn3 Shay kit
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2015, 06:23:26 PM »
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Oh boy, I love Shays...  Nn3 is so tiny though.  Not sure I want to even contemplate it.
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Re: Showcase to release a Nn3 Shay kit
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2015, 06:47:55 PM »
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This really makes me reconsider the Thai shelf layout. I live B&M stream, but this is just so cool. I really wish they would produce some Maine 2' inspired stuff. (yes I know that the gage would be massively wide)
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Re: Showcase to release a Nn3 Shay kit
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2015, 07:00:10 PM »
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It is very cool and tempting, but I have a stack of On30 kits and locos for the future.  My eyes will need a break at some stage and Nn3 is not the right scale for aging eyes.
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Re: Showcase to release a Nn3 Shay kit
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2015, 07:20:28 PM »
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Nn3 you say? Hmmmm.....wonder if I could bash it back into Standard gauge. I could always use more small geared locos.
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