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CLUBS
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Clubs local to Nutmeg Area
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DECALS
and etc.
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Logos, emblems and decals for finishing models
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ELECTRICAL
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Radio and electronic parts and suplies
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ENGINE
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Engines, DCC, motors, service and controls
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INFORMATION
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Various source of information that might come in
handy
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MISCELANIOUS
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Interesting links that do not fit other categories
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ORGANIZATIONS
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Sites related to the Model Railroading Hobby
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PARTS
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Parts and raw materials
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PROTOTYPE
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12� to the foot railroading for your travels
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SERVICES
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Professional modeling
services
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SOFTWARE
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Site for the hi-tech or
computer oriented
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TOOLS
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Tools used for model railroading
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VENDORS
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Hobby shop and other sources for models
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MEMBERS
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��� Links to
Nutmeg member layouts and websites
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EVENTS�
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���� Links to
commercial shows
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The following links are made available to
members of the Nutmeg Division for the viewing pleasure and use of its
members.� If you have a favorite
sight or would like to see any changes, additions or corrections,
please contact us at the Nutmeg Division. These links are presented on
an 'as is' basis. Please note that we can not be responsible for
accuracy or content of any sight not under our direct control
This page now contains over 90 links and is growing.� If you can�t find what you want here,
let us know and we�ll try to find it.��
����HELP
FIND
This
month�s Featured Link comes from
�Frograil�s
Wood products facility - animated GIFs
You
have to see this if nothing else!
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CLUBS
Amherst
Railway Society � Sponsors of various shows in the Amherst,
Ma area.� See also the SIG
Amherst Belt Line for modular layouts and extensive link list.
Connecticut G Scalers - G Scale, Garden Railroading, links
to members
Connectucut S scalers � S Scale modular
layouts.� American Flyer, Scale
modelrs and Hirailers
Ferroequinologists - �O
Scale, Club layout inside store (Train Exchange or Time Machine) 71
Hilliard Street, Manchester, CT
Harford Associates for Railroad Modeling � multi-scale
group to design and operate in the Hartford
area. Three HARM layouts, Dave Renard's Sylvania Central, Steve
Fisher's Deep Run RR and Alan Anderson's Kristenville and Michelleville
RR will be featured on a layout tour during the July 2006 National Model Railroad Association
Convention in Philadelphia, PA.
Massachusetts
Bay Railroad Enthusiasts � modelers Meets monthly for
discussions on prototype in Boston Area.� Prototype tours, shows, parade.
Mohegan Pequot
Model RR Club - HO,
N, O, On3 (modular)� Meets 2nd
& 4th Sun at 7:30pm.� Contact: Bill Paradis,� P.O. Box 276, Westbrook, CT
06498���� Layout: Bill Memorial
Library, Rt. 117, Ledyard, CT
North Shore
Model Railroad Club � Wakefield Ma HO club open weekly
to public.� Shows, active club
layout
Pioneer Valley
� Live steam club with � in and 1in scale loops in Southwick, Mass
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DECALS and ETC.
Evans Designs
� Software to generate signs, windows, wall textures etc and related
papers.
Great Decals
� Decal suppliers. Links to several vendors for conventional decals,
dry transfers, supplies and information
Griffin Decals
� Authentic decals extracted directly from builder�s photographs
1880-1930.� Photographs, generic
and custom sets available.� Site
hosted by Great Decals.
Micro-Mark �
Small tools for the modeler Including Papers, varnishes and decal softeners
designed for the do-it-yourself modeler who wants to make his own
decals.� Kits available for both
inkjet and laser printers
Microscale Decals � thin-film
Decal sets for modern equipment.�
Also does custom work from scratch or camera ready.� Resident Artist for custom designs
Rail Graphics
� Large assortment of generic and basic decals for wide variety of car
styles.� Also does custom work
from scratch or camera ready.
Railroad Paint Shop
� Source for paint schemes (prototype and imaginary) for engines and
equipment. Schematics also great for detailing equipment
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ELECTRICAL
Digi-Key � On-line or phone source for
virtually any electrical component.�
Fast, good prices, excellent service department.� Site easy to navigate Current catalogue
over 1400 pages .
JameCo � Inexpensive and Bargain electronic
components and projects.� Great
for beginners and learning.� Some
products may be outdated and/or discontinued items.
� Tony�s Train Exchange
� DCC and a wide variety of accessories including sound, switch machine
control, speedometers, cameras, publications.� Some devices manufactured in
house.� Re-motor and
re-gear repair services available
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ENGINES
��� Brass Locomotive Company
� Large selection of brass cars and locomotives.� Painted models are a bit expensive
but also a number of unpainted models at reaaonable prices.
��� Caboose, The � Connecticut
store dealing in exclusively new or previously owned brass models.� Internationall mail order. Limited
engine repair.� Not easy to find
but worth the effort.
��� Caboose Hobbies �
Wide variety of brass.� Also DCC
��� Tony�s Train Exchange
� DCC and a wide variety of accessories including sound, switch machine
control, speedometers, cameras, publications.� Some devices manufactured in
house.� Re-motor and
re-gear repair services available
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INFORMATION.
Modeler�s Corner
� (Mike and Jimmy Tylick) � Various subjects of interest for modelers
ranging from Cloud painting to DCC
ModelRailroad
Technical Information and Prototype Technical
info for ModelRailroaders � A great complement to NMRA�s recomended
practices with a lot of general information for both prototype and
modeling information respcectivly.�
A must read.� At least see
what they have to offer.
National Sex Offender Registry
� Yes, I know that this may seem out of place here but the maps used on
this sight seem to be quite old and show a lot of tracks you don�t see
on modern maps today.� Great for
research on old right-of-ways.
Paliz
Bay railway & Navigation Co. - Here
is how to create and trade e-passes with a gallery of many fine examples.
Radio
Reference.com � This site shows how you can use the WIKI
downloadable database in several ways to find frequencies used by
various railroads and/or locations.�
A good place to start is RAILROAD
but there are several other pages to find what you need.� Find frequencies by railroad or
Railroad by frequencies.
Subway Page � World Gateway to Subways of the world including Boston
and New York.� Maps, fairs and everything you wanted
to know but were afraid to ask about subways (not easy to navigate but
everything is there.)
Tried & True Trains
� A lot of interesting information on DCC. Some information may be
outdated.� Also a number of other
modeling links including tips on background treatment by Mike and Jimmy Tylick
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MISCELANIOUS
�� Checks with Railroad
theme - Make bill paying a bit more
interesting using checks with railroad theme. Both steam and diesel
themes available.��� ��
�� Custom Display Cases �
Variety of sizes and styles to display your train models.� Stackable.� Mirror back. Easy Cleaning. Custom
cases available.
�� FROGRAIL � This
is a very hard site to classify.�
There are some truly unique animated GIFs and an interesting
assortment of prototype pictures from a number of contributors.
�� GEMO
� Display cases for collectables.
�� HO
Scale Webring � This is only one of dozens of various
web rings dealing with model railroading.� The idea is that each ring lists
several sites of a common theme, i.e. HO scale.� There are rings for virtually all
scales and each SIGs.� These are
a good way to attract others to your website.
�� Model
Railroader � (Kalmback
Publishing) Links to Trains, Garden Railways, Greenberg�s and other
Model Railroad publications.�
Comprehensive lists to manufacturers and model railroad associated
products.�
�� OnLine
Conversion � Convert volume, weight or almost any unit
of any measuring system.�
�� Pentrex
Railroad Videos and Books - audio and video
recordings of all railroad prototypes. also good assortment of
railroadiana
�� PhotoStamps
Stamps - Show the world your railroad with Real Genuine
postage stamps with a picture of YOUR railroad. Submit your
favorite picture and get a sheet of stamps good for mailing your next
letter. READ CAREFULLY
��� Rail Serve � Train
simulator add-ons, Current news on prototype railroads, classifieds,
extensive link lists and much more.
��� RAILS USA �
Posters, DVDs, posters, MS Train Simulators and add-ons, shirts,
collectables, art and many other kinds of railroadiana.�
��� Railroad Model Craftsman
� (Carsten�s Publications) Subscribe to magazine devoted to Model
Railroad hobby.� Link lists to
all major manufacturers
�� SJT
Enterprises � (WirelessmicroColorCam.com) Color TV
cameras and accessories small enough for n-scale.� Works with DCC
��� Steam Locomotive
Walschaert Valve Gear � Animations of Valve gear and a
host of information on how steam engines work.� Virtually all valve gear
explained.� General explanation
of entire steam engine.
� �Top
Train Links � a Web directory for Railroad Fans and a
whole lot for modelers too.
��� W&H Interchange
yard � Lists railroad, railfan and model railroad
information resources on the Internet.�
In essence, a list of railroad associated web rings (link list
of link lists in various formats)
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PARTS and RAW MATERIALS
Plasturct
- Plastic scale model parts from hobby to engineering / Architectural.
Sheets, tubes, shapes.��
Eisenbran
Inc wood �- wood billets
for those who want larger or more exotic woods for special work.� They do not supply stripwood but do
carry basswood planks so you can cut your own.� Custom milling available
Kadee Quality
Products � Trucks, couplers (all scales)� and associated hardware.� Track spiker staple gun, custom
decals and some rolling stock
Kappler
Mill & Lumber - Stripwood� and precision scale wood products for
model railroader
Northeastern Scale
Lumber � Structural shapes for all levels and scales of
scratch building including car parts
Northwest Short
Line (NWSL) � 12v DC can motors suitable for re-powering
engines of all types.� Power
trucks.� Tools. Order via phone
or email or vendors. (No on-line store)
Precision
Scale Model Engineering -
general modeling supply�
with tools, and precision scale wood products
Walthers �- �Wholesale Vendor but also
largest single source for individual modeler.� Parts and kits from numerous
manufacturing.� Here is what is
available for model railroading.�
See your dealer for ordering..�
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PROTOTYPE
�Adirondack Scenic � (Seasonal) Utica/Old Forge/Lake Placid scenic
tours in modern trains.� Open car
on certain trains.
Berkshire Scenic Railway
Museum �
Scenic tours between Lenox and Stockbridge
Mass.�
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
� West Virginia
state park with several trips daily up to five hours.
Connecticut Eastern
Railroad Museum � Original site of freight yard
in Willimantic, CT
and local chapter of the National
Railway Historical Society.�
Vintage equipment.� Currently
restring roundhouse on original foundation.� Publishes the Ghost Train Journal.
Connecticut
Electric Railway Association � Operates the Connecticut
Trolley Museum
in East Windsor near Warehouse point (Seasonal)
3.25 mile run on vintage equipment.�
Conway Scenic Railway �
(Seasonal) Scenic railway near Mt Washington.� Gift shop, snacks
Durango
& Silverton - Narrow Gauge tourist railroad.� Wide array of times and accommodations
ranging to overnight round trips. Book ahead.
NERAIL Photo
Archive � 43,000 pictures around New England
including the Valley Railway (some from Jack Kreeger) and Warehouse
point,.
Shore Line
Trolley Museum � a.k.a. Branford Electric Railway. �3 mile scenic ride in East
Haven, CT. Guided tour of carshops.
Valley Railway �- Steam
Railroad and Riverboat, CT.�
Dinner train, hands on throttle� program, shop tours, Thomas tank
engine and friends
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SERVICES
Accrurail � Large variety of cars and parts. Can
decorate to order.
Dave�s Scale Modeling
� HO Brass locomotive rebuilding and service.� Links to vendors associated with
building brass locomotives
Model Railroad Shop
� Mostly a store-front operation but does brass engine repair.� DCC installation.
��� Tony�s Train Exchange
� DCC and a wide variety of accessories including sound, switch machine
control, speedometers, cameras, publications.� Some devices manufactured in
house.� Re-motor and
re-gear repair services available
TrainsHO
� Custom built one-of-a-kind structures and buildings for HO.� Can build to pictures.� Also trees
Vickie's Hay's Modelgrafx. If
you need custom artwork or a graphics artist for hire, Vickie is the
gal who will draw what you need. (Works for Microscale)
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SOFTWARE
� Minirail � program used
to generate switch lists for a model railroad.�
�� RailFonts.COM
- Fonts of all kinds for the model railroader. Track Fonts, train
fonts, heralds and lettering for your cars and engines. A must for
making decals or creating RR oriented posters and signs via
computer.� Download or media
�� Sandia Software RailCad software for the design of model
railroad.� 3D design allows you
to control elevation, add buildings, add to your own library of
elements
�� SoftRail
� Railroad Software including games, North American Railroad maps,
books and sound.
�� TrackPlanning.com
-� (ElDorado Software) 3D CAD
software for designing your layout.�
Animation.� Demo can be
downloaded on-line
�� Trainmaster
� Industrial strength train simulator for modern diesel engines.� Don�t let the $5,000 control stand
scare you away.� They have a $150
control panel and the software is cheap.� Complete manuals, etc.
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TOOLS
Blue Ridge � Unimat, Emco and other small lathes
and supplies for modeling.� Live
steam kits
Digital Scales
� Not just for weighting cars.�
Measure dry colors for custom colors, two-part resins for
castings etc. for reasonable price.
Micro-Mark �
Small tools for the modeler including files, casting materials, Decals,
paints, lubricants, glues etc.�
Model railroad, ships etc.
Precision Scale Model Engineering - general modeling supply� with tools, and precision scale wood
products
Widget Supply� ��
Small� tools including
every accessory for Dremal tools, X-ACTO, and several rare and hard to
find jewelry making tools.�
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VENDORS
�� Accrurail � Large variety of cars and parts. Can
decorate to order.
��� Athern � Wide
selection of plastic cars and some modern diesels (RTR and kits).
��� BackDrop
Warehouse � Over 200 backdrop murals for model railroad
layouts custom scaled and sized.�
Mockup program to aid selections.
��� Branchline Trains
� Connecticut�s own
Manufacturer of cars, structures Figures and trucks for the beginning
modeler.
��� DCC Bitswitch � Specializes
in DCC related accessories for advanced train conrol.� �Many vendors, Documentation
��� Centerline Products
� (All scales) Track cleaning cars and supplies.� Will sell brass cleaning rollers and
covers separately.
��� Design
Preservation Models � (DPM) Interchangeable styrene
modular building kits for any size, shape and height.� Hotels, factories, depots.� HO, N, O.� See Joe Sokol for newest kits
(authorized dealer). ����
��� Digitrax
� Manufacturers DCC and related accessories.� Information including setup and data
sheets for all products, how to use, technical information.�
�� Dried Flowers Direct - Dried Flowers and Botanicals
including Plumosus.� Good source
for making trees and vegetation for all scales model railroading.
�� DSL
Shops - Vendor for S and O Scale
Structures, walls and castings
��� Flyboy Naturals
� Dried Flowers and Botanicals including Plumosus.� Good source for making trees and
vegetation for all scales model railroading.
��� Internet
Model Trains - The Internet Model Train
Superstore. A large on-line store with a large and complete
inventory for model railroading
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��� JL Innovative Designs
� (now includes Durango
and Railway Express miniatures.�
Small Laser-cut structures, billboards, vehicles and details
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�� La Belle Woodworking
� Highly detailed Authentic old-time wooden coaches, freight
cars, traction.� Also associated
decals, detail parts etc.
�� Lahti Associates
� (formerly Power systems Inc) Wireless controls and signal decoders
for DCC
Miller Engineering
� Innovative lighting products for building signs or billboards.� Electroluminescent and florescent
lighting to simulate �neon� signs.�
Also, do-it-yourself kits
Model Railroad Warehouse
� Collection of old-time manufacturers.�
Many odd and unusual models and detail parts brought up to date.
�� �Rail-Lynx
� Infra-red Digital Command Control system (DSS).� Contact John Sacerdote for demo and
questions
�� Sokol's
Miniature Structures - Scale
Building kits and detail
parts���
��������� email
Joe or call 872-2240
�� Time Machine Hobby
�-� (Formerly NE HOBBY) � Large
selection of trains, Dollhouse and other hobbies.� Operating layouts
�� Walthers �- �Wholesale Vendor but also
largest single source for individual modeler.� Here is what is available for model
railroading.� See your dealer for
ordering.
�� Woodland Scenics
� Wide variety of landscaping, terrain and scenery materials including
line of small dioramas. Small structures, decals, lubricants.
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