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**Author:** [@Dancarter](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Dancarter)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:03pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/dan-s-sawmill-project/373 "2026-09-23T23:03:26Z")
Hello friends! Just started the sawmill project and very much appreciate being welcome here. Your post provide insight, inspiration and confidence. I’m not far along but included a few pics. Thanks again! --- ## [Dwaine's Sawmill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/dwaines-sawmill/138)
**Author:** [@Dwaine46](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Dwaine46)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/dwaines-sawmill/138 "2026-09-23T21:53:58Z")
Dwaine46 May 2025 in O Scale Builds Although I have finished, not sure about that word, are we ever really finished with any of our projects. Giving some insights on challenges and regrets. Constructing the base was … --- ## [Hiram butrick sawmill project - scratchbuild](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/hiram-butrick-sawmill-project-scratchbuild/334)
**Author:** [@kebmo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/kebmo)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/hiram-butrick-sawmill-project-scratchbuild/334 "2026-09-23T20:25:28Z")
this is what i’ve been working on. --- ## [Shipyard at Foss Landing in HO](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/shipyard-at-foss-landing-in-ho/339)
**Author:** [@Curt](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Curt)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/shipyard-at-foss-landing-in-ho/339 "2026-09-23T18:40:30Z")
I recieved the new kit yesterday and went through the box today including a perusal of the directions. I like that it has a stencil instead of a rub off. I’ll probably take a couple of more days for rereading the directi… --- ## [HO/HOn3 The Machine Shop at Deer Creek By: Ken Karns (aka Dr. Grunge)](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-hon3-the-machine-shop-at-deer-creek-by-ken-karns-aka-dr-grunge/332)
**Author:** [@KKarns](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/KKarns)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-hon3-the-machine-shop-at-deer-creek-by-ken-karns-aka-dr-grunge/332 "2026-09-23T18:18:49Z")
Featured here is my build of SierraWest Scale Models “The Machine Shop at Deer Creek”. To reiterate my methodology in choosing this project, I am building every HO/HOn3 scale kit from SWSMs in the order in which they we… --- ## [Need Instructions for Clam & Oyster Co Kit](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/need-instructions-for-clam-oyster-co-kit/371)
**Author:** [@kramali](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/kramali)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/need-instructions-for-clam-oyster-co-kit/371 "2026-09-22T14:51:34Z")
I purchased an EBAY Sierra West kit from 2001 and it has all the pieces but no instructions. Brett said it is included in Foss Landing - Can anyone help me - Thanks so much --- ## [O Scale Sawmill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-sawmill/316)
**Author:** [@RayKnight](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/RayKnight)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 4:10am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-sawmill/316 "2026-09-20T04:10:04Z")
I never imagined that I would be sharing a build on this forum. I have been building Sierra West kits for 5 years now, the Shipyard was my entry into model building. People have asked me why I started my building caree… --- ## [Finished Tie Mill by Jeroen](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/finished-tie-mill-by-jeroen/350)
**Author:** [@Jeroen](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Jeroen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/finished-tie-mill-by-jeroen/350 "2026-09-19T23:37:06Z")
A while ago I finished the incredible SW Tie Mill in O scale. I haven’t been able to post here for a while due to personal circumstances but as of now I hope to participate again in all the beauty that’s going on in this… --- ## [Logging Camp Diorama HO Scale: TravisS](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/logging-camp-diorama-ho-scale-traviss/133)
**Author:** [@TravisS](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TravisS)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 5:02am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/logging-camp-diorama-ho-scale-traviss/133 "2026-09-13T05:02:47Z")
This thread was started in July 2024 TravisS July 2024 in HO Scale Builds Hope everyone’s summer is going well. Having finally finished a non-SWSM kit that took forever, I’m finally ready to take the plunge and get cr… --- ## [Deer Creek Mine HO](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/deer-creek-mine-ho/369)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/deer-creek-mine-ho/369 "2026-09-10T21:50:20Z")
Many on this forum are going to the Narrow Gauge Convention in Minneapolis this weekend. Would have liked to join them. It would be wonderful to connect with other on this forum and talk modeling techniques and SW kits. … --- ## [Gathering of the SWSM Faithful. The 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/gathering-of-the-swsm-faithful-the-46th-national-narrow-gauge-convention/335)
**Author:** [@KKarns](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/KKarns)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/gathering-of-the-swsm-faithful-the-46th-national-narrow-gauge-convention/335 "2026-09-10T19:02:52Z")
The 46th NNGC is Being held September 2-5, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Convention Center, Bloomington, MN. In recent conversation with premier modeler and long standing SWSM enthusiast Mike Engler, there … --- ## [Boiler Graveyard](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/boiler-graveyard/367)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/boiler-graveyard/367 "2026-09-07T16:52:53Z")
OK, I have one more detailed mini diorama. This one was inspired by the boiler graveyard scene in the Logging Camp, Main Street kit. I had painted and weathered some boilers from various manufacturers. Most of the ones s… --- ## [\#307 Lineside Storage Shed (O Scale): JenS](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/307-lineside-storage-shed-o-scale-jens/253)
**Author:** [@JenS](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/JenS)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/307-lineside-storage-shed-o-scale-jens/253 "2026-09-07T11:48:44Z")
Hello everyone, and welcome to the New SW Forum. My deepest gratitude to Brett and the esteemed members of this community whose dedication has made this forum reality. For me, the moment has arrived to embark upon a “ne… --- ## [Truck Repair : Kevin L](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/truck-repair-kevin-l/140)
**Author:** [@Kevin.L](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Kevin.L)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/truck-repair-kevin-l/140 "2026-09-05T02:47:12Z")
Truck repair build by Kevin L Kevin L September 2024 Progress on my next build the Truck Repair Building. Yes, I still have to complete the land scaping around my Sawmill but need to get supplies whi… --- ## [O'Neills - My first Sierra West Build: Swissrail](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/oneills-my-first-sierra-west-build-swissrail/287)
**Author:** [@swissrail](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/swissrail)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/oneills-my-first-sierra-west-build-swissrail/287 "2026-08-31T13:14:08Z")
This thread was started in March 2024 swissrail March 2024 in HO Scale Builds After attending Brett’s clinics at last year’s NMRA Convention in Grapevine, TX and having had the opportunity to speak to him in person, I… --- ## [A Double Tank](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/a-double-tank/366)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/a-double-tank/366 "2026-08-30T19:39:13Z")
I have one more tank scene. --- ## [Stump Creek Lumber Railroad Camp - O Scale](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/stump-creek-lumber-railroad-camp-o-scale/359)
**Author:** [@SteveF](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/SteveF)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/stump-creek-lumber-railroad-camp-o-scale/359 "2026-08-26T10:16:02Z")
Thanks to everyone for welcoming me back. It’s good to be back modeling. I will be retiring at the end of the year and look forward to really having the time to devote to modeling. I thought I would start with one of my … --- ## [More Tanks](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/more-tanks/365)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/more-tanks/365 "2026-08-22T20:22:49Z")
Just trying to keep the forum alive. Here’s another tank build. this time one wood tank and one metal tank. --- ## [Wooden Tanks](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/wooden-tanks/362)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/wooden-tanks/362 "2026-08-20T22:38:06Z")
OK, so there’s not much activity happening on the forum these days so thought I’d post another one of my quicky builds. If you are getting tired of these let me know and I will stop posting them. Just playing around with… --- ## [Another Tank on a Small Shed](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/another-tank-on-a-small-shed/361)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/another-tank-on-a-small-shed/361 "2026-08-19T16:40:34Z")
When I built the Backwoods Tie Mill, I posted that I did not put the tank on the truck, but made more like a pick up truck. I also showed that I used the tank to place on a small shed like one of Brett’s resin castings o… --- ## [O Scale Dolbeer engine](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-dolbeer-engine/363)
**Author:** [@RayKnight](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/RayKnight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-dolbeer-engine/363 "2026-08-18T16:18:08Z")
I talked with Brett yesterday about the possibility of another release of the O scale Dolbeer engine kit. Brett suggested I reach out to the forum community to see if anyone has a kit, and would be interested in selling… --- ## [Using Photostacking with my O'Neil build](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/using-photostacking-with-my-oneil-build/357)
**Author:** [@waynelp](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/waynelp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/using-photostacking-with-my-oneil-build/357 "2026-08-18T14:57:11Z")
Having built this a while ago, I have since discovered Photo Stacking. That is; Different focused images of the same subject, in the same spot, and merged in the computer to make one image in focus from foreground to … --- ## [Logging Sled](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/logging-sled/360)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 3:58am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/logging-sled/360 "2026-08-14T03:58:39Z")
As I have stated many times, I like details. I found this photo, I think on the SW website some time ago and saved it for inspiration. In any case I’m in between builds now and thought it would be a great time to build o… --- ## [Alan H's O'Neil's Build, the restart](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/alan-hs-oneils-build-the-restart/356)
**Author:** [@AlanH](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/AlanH)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/alan-hs-oneils-build-the-restart/356 "2026-08-13T19:36:46Z")
I’ve chased down everything I need to get back to work on my build. I still have some tools to move from downstairs to the upstairs former office/present day workbench. I don’t know about you guys, but for me this is a… --- ## [Back to the Land of Great Modeling](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/back-to-the-land-of-great-modeling/351)
**Author:** [@SteveF](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/SteveF)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/back-to-the-land-of-great-modeling/351 "2026-08-12T12:51:51Z")
After too long of a hiatus away from modeling, I am so happy to be back in the fold. It has been so long that I too had to create a new account. The latest newsletter from Brett with the introduction of Crawford & Ernst… --- ## [Crawford and Ernst at the Riverfront](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/crawford-and-ernst-at-the-riverfront/349)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/crawford-and-ernst-at-the-riverfront/349 "2026-08-06T16:11:42Z")
https://sierrawestscalemodels.com/317.html --- ## [Railroad Camp : JimM](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/railroad-camp-jimm/189)
**Author:** [@JimM](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/JimM)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/railroad-camp-jimm/189 "2026-08-05T23:10:24Z")
It’s been quite a long while since I did a build thread. Looking at all the fantastic thread on Brett’s forum has inspired me to start modeling again. I thought I’d take a shot at the railroad camp because it’s going t… --- ## [Howdy!](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/howdy/346)
**Author:** [@NEMMRRC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/NEMMRRC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/howdy/346 "2026-08-05T16:42:26Z")
Greetings. It’s been a while since I’ve checked in on this forum. It’s been so long I had to start from scratch all over :laughing: I hope to catch up on all the great Sierra West stuff before too long. Jaime --- ## [Greetings from Milwaukee. I'm back!](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/greetings-from-milwaukee-im-back/336)
**Author:** [@AlanH](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/AlanH)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/greetings-from-milwaukee-im-back/336 "2026-08-05T16:41:25Z")
Hello everyone. I’ve had a long sabbatical from craftsman kit building. I started an O’Neil’s build several years ago. I got very well into it, then life happened. I had to deal with cancer. That pretty much put eve… --- ## [O Scale Backwoods Tie Mill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-backwoods-tie-mill/254)
**Author:** [@Kevin.L](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Kevin.L)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-backwoods-tie-mill/254 "2026-08-05T13:46:56Z")
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