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**Author:** [@LarryH](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/LarryH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:14am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/a-little-bit-of-colorado-narrow-gauge-in-kansas/144 "2026-08-05T04:14:58Z")
A little bit of Colorado narrow gauge in Kansas LarryH December 2025 in New Member Introductions I’ve been running model trains since my parents gave me a Marx train set in 1953. Several cities and layouts later, My w… --- ## [Green corrugated roof panels: Bill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/green-corrugated-roof-panels-bill/281)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/green-corrugated-roof-panels-bill/281 "2026-08-03T03:47:55Z")
This thread was started in December 2020 Bill December 2020 in Techniques For the metal roof sections on my O Scale saw mill, I wanted to try modeling the panels in green. All of my previous projects featured panels i… --- ## [HO Scale O'Neills Fabrication Official Forum Build: KKarns](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-scale-oneills-fabrication-official-forum-build-kkarns/355)
**Author:** [@KKarns](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/KKarns)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-scale-oneills-fabrication-official-forum-build-kkarns/355 "2026-08-02T17:19:35Z")
This thread was started in March, 2016 admin March 2016 edited April 2016 in HO Scale Builds Ken Karns will be conducting the official forum build for the HO Scale O’Neills Fabrication kit. I am very excited to watch … --- ## [O’Neills original official forum build?](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-neills-original-official-forum-build/352)
**Author:** [@Rohman](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Rohman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-neills-original-official-forum-build/352 "2026-08-02T17:17:18Z")
Is the original official O’Niels forum build by Ken Karns still available? I can’t find it. Thanks for any info. I had seen it a few years back and I’m starting my kit. That original build had a lot of great info. Hope … --- ## [Getting used to the new Forum](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/getting-used-to-the-new-forum/178)
**Author:** [@MuddyCreekRR](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/MuddyCreekRR)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/getting-used-to-the-new-forum/178 "2026-07-28T03:04:53Z")
It took me forever to figure out the old forum…I’ll slowly get used to this one….bear with me…. --- ## [Questions about your internet connection](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/questions-about-your-internet-connection/348)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/questions-about-your-internet-connection/348 "2026-07-26T16:23:54Z")
I just upgraded the SierraWestScaleModels.com website server and have a much faster overall experience with a ton more storage. I am working on the new web pages for Crawford and Ernst and wondered if anybody was not on… --- ## [A Progress Report on SW from Brett](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/a-progress-report-on-sw-from-brett/293)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/a-progress-report-on-sw-from-brett/293 "2026-07-26T14:08:08Z")
I want to thank all my wonderful customers for their continued support of SW 3D Printed kits. I have been blown away with the response and wonderful feedback. The magazine reviews (more coming) have been terrific and I w… --- ## [HO/HOn3 Backwoods Tie Mill : KKarns](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-hon3-backwoods-tie-mill-kkarns/117)
**Author:** [@KKarns](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/KKarns)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-hon3-backwoods-tie-mill-kkarns/117 "2026-07-25T12:15:20Z")
This thread was started in September, 2025 KKarns September 2025 edited September 2025 in HO Scale Builds SierraWest Scale Models HO/HOn3 Backwoods Tie Mill… Is here! What is the first thing I do when I receive a … --- ## [What book you would recommend to a new modeler?](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/what-book-you-would-recommend-to-a-new-modeler/204)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/what-book-you-would-recommend-to-a-new-modeler/204 "2026-07-25T00:47:18Z")
I would recommend “Working in the Woods” by Ken Drushka. Lots of practical and inspirational modeling information and photographs. Particularly the drawings included showing the details of skidded, tight skyline, heelboo… --- ## [Backwoods Tie Mill: Dwaine](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/backwoods-tie-mill-dwaine/344)
**Author:** [@Dwaine46](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Dwaine46)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/backwoods-tie-mill-dwaine/344 "2026-07-24T16:20:45Z")
Ok guys, I’m back. As many of you have said, Life Happens. I’ve moved and am ready to go again. This is my take on the Backwoods Tie Mill I really enjoyed this kit because that it wasn’t as difficult for me like some o… --- ## [Final Photos; Completed Build O'Neills Fabrication 1:87: KKarns](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/final-photos-completed-build-oneills-fabrication-1-kkarns/219)
**Author:** [@KKarns](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/KKarns)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/final-photos-completed-build-oneills-fabrication-1-kkarns/219 "2026-07-21T01:25:18Z")
This thread was started in December, 2016 KKarns December 2016 in Finished SW Build Pics By: Ken Karns No comments needed..for the record. Comments CarlLaskey December 2016 Ken Y… --- ## [ALCO's work-in-progress](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/alcos-work-in-progress/188)
**Author:** [@ALCO](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/ALCO)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/alcos-work-in-progress/188 "2026-07-16T15:48:25Z")
OK, so I need some excuse to take this new forum for a test drive but I don’t have a new dio completed and ready for posting. What to do? Well, I do have a new dio in progress on the bench so maybe a few pix are eligible… --- ## [Class B Dargeeling locomotive : Robert.G](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/class-b-dargeeling-locomotive-robert-g/105)
**Author:** [@Robert.G](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Robert.G)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/class-b-dargeeling-locomotive-robert-g/105 "2026-07-14T15:21:17Z")
This thread was started in November, 2020 Robert.G November 2020 in Off-Topic Forum Hi guys, in between SW builds, I am building this Classe B Dargeeling locomotive. On14. It rides in India and the Himalayas / Tibet … --- ## [Dumbest Spammer EVER!](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/dumbest-spammer-ever/345)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/dumbest-spammer-ever/345 "2026-07-13T12:01:58Z")
I receive spam email that is so ridiculous it makes me laugh. I am sure you do as well. This one was received today and I swear I did not fabricate it. The sender must have an IQ of -50 to think anybody would respond. To… --- ## [New HO guy from Connecticut, HUGE Brett fan!](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/new-ho-guy-from-connecticut-huge-brett-fan/337)
**Author:** [@BobR1952](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/BobR1952)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/new-ho-guy-from-connecticut-huge-brett-fan/337 "2026-07-10T15:12:06Z")
Hi all, I am looking forward to contributing to the forum and learning new techniques to improve my modeling skills. I am so thankful to have Brett to reach out to when I have questions. You get a lot more than just a ki… --- ## [HO Lineside Sheds build](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-lineside-sheds-build/338)
**Author:** [@BobR1952](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/BobR1952)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-lineside-sheds-build/338 "2026-07-10T15:10:04Z")
This is my first Sierra West build. I did this a few years ago and I am anxious to start another SWSM kit soon. Hoping to hone my skills with your suggestions. Thank you, Bob Roraback --- ## [SW Blue Sky Company Warehouse](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sw-blue-sky-company-warehouse/255)
**Author:** [@Curt](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Curt)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sw-blue-sky-company-warehouse/255 "2026-07-10T14:34:29Z")
Hello All, This is my first build on this forum (deep breath). Today I “cracked” the box, sorted through the parts, repaired a chipped resin stone wall, and started detailing the clapboard walls. --- ## [Mini Kit-Oil Tank in Shed](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/mini-kit-oil-tank-in-shed/340)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/mini-kit-oil-tank-in-shed/340 "2026-07-01T01:04:28Z")
After the Loco Shop I needed a smaller project. I have some of the SW mini Kits from past years and decided to build a couple of these. First one is the Oil Tank in a Shed. Here the package photo Now what I did with … --- ## [Mini Kit Oil Tank on Platform](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/mini-kit-oil-tank-on-platform/342)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/mini-kit-oil-tank-on-platform/342 "2026-06-30T17:36:57Z")
Here’s another mini kit I built. This is a quick build, but lots of fun non the less. Again I added some extra details. Can’t have enough details. --- ## [HO Loco & Service Shop](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-loco-service-shop/329)
**Author:** [@tommich](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/tommich)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/ho-loco-service-shop/329 "2026-06-30T17:36:37Z")
I’ve liked this kit since I purchased it when it first came out. The time has come to build it. I’m building mine HO standard scale. It’s also possible to build in narrow gauge. I will go through the build with more prog… --- ## [My Sixth SW build: randyp](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/my-sixth-sw-build-randyp/297)
**Author:** [@RandyP](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/RandyP)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/my-sixth-sw-build-randyp/297 "2026-06-19T02:24:30Z")
This thread was started in December 2025 randyp December 2025 in O Scale Builds Since I finished my 3rd, 4th, and 5th builds that I entered in the contest at Pittsburg I have been working in my 6th SW kit. I got this … --- ## [La Madera del Norte branch](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/la-madera-del-norte-branch/306)
**Author:** [@LarryH](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/LarryH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/la-madera-del-norte-branch/306 "2026-05-27T19:01:49Z")
La Madera del Norte is a fictional HOn3 facility of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway in the late 19th century. It is a 4 foot by an 11 1/2 foot addition to my existing modular model railroad. The layout is built using … --- ## [Final Photos - SierraWest Tractor Repair Shed and Boiler-house (Modified) - O Scale: nextceo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/final-photos-sierrawest-tractor-repair-shed-and-boiler-house-modified-o-scale-nextceo/325)
**Author:** [@nextceo1](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/nextceo1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/final-photos-sierrawest-tractor-repair-shed-and-boiler-house-modified-o-scale-nextceo/325 "2026-05-25T20:09:15Z")
This thread was started in September 2017 nextceo Hey Gang, Here are the final pictures of my diorama that incorporated the SierraWest Tractor Repair Shed and Boiler-House Kits - O Scale. It won 2nd place in the Diora… --- ## [Kebmos o scale sawmill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/kebmos-o-scale-sawmill/305)
**Author:** [@kebmo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/kebmo)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/kebmos-o-scale-sawmill/305 "2026-04-27T15:40:08Z")
welp, i’ve started on the sawmill. i gotta be honest, it’s not gonna be an easy build just because of my limited space, template 1 covers my entire worktop. ( and the fact that thenachinery intimidates me.) i managed t… --- ## [Foss Landing and the Shipyard at Foss landing: Xodar](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/foss-landing-and-the-shipyard-at-foss-landing-xodar/294)
**Author:** [@xodar](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/xodar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/foss-landing-and-the-shipyard-at-foss-landing-xodar/294 "2026-04-23T10:17:13Z")
This thread was started in March 2023 Xodar March 2023 in HO Scale Builds Greetings! As this is my first post here, allow me to introduce my self - Jeff from Pensacola. Like Grant, I mostly do ships. Here’s a pic of … --- ## [SW Twin Mills build with a little twist : NejcR](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sw-twin-mills-build-with-a-little-twist-nejcr/148)
**Author:** [@NejcR](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/NejcR)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sw-twin-mills-build-with-a-little-twist-nejcr/148 "2026-04-06T17:01:54Z")
This thread was started in January, 2017 NejcR January 2017 in HO Scale Builds …well, quite a few twists actually :slight\_smile: But let’s start at the beginning - I’m Nejc Roskar, I come from Slovenia in Europe (sou… --- ## [The "official" Show off your SWSM 3D Printed details thread!](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/the-official-show-off-your-swsm-3d-printed-details-thread/225)
**Author:** [@admin](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/the-official-show-off-your-swsm-3d-printed-details-thread/225 "2026-04-01T16:55:44Z")
This thread was started in October, 2021 admin October 2021 edited September 2023 in General News & Ramblings Had a few minutes to work on the website today and have uploaded a ton of new O Scale Details as well as Re… --- ## [Sierrawest - Machine Shop Build: nextceo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sierrawest-machine-shop-build-nextceo/326)
**Author:** [@nextceo1](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/nextceo1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sierrawest-machine-shop-build-nextceo/326 "2026-03-23T16:33:11Z")
This thread was started in December 2015 nextceo Restarting the previous build thread for the Machine Shop that got deleted. Still working thru the weathering on the 100+ castings. I am using Brett’s new weather techni… --- ## [O Scale Logging and Tractor Repair Shed](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-logging-and-tractor-repair-shed/320)
**Author:** [@nextceo1](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/nextceo1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-logging-and-tractor-repair-shed/320 "2026-03-21T13:33:43Z")
It’s been a while since I posted…so the other night I decided to take a quick video of my O Scale Logging and Tractor Repair Shed Diorama. I believe this kit was Brett’s first kit and was originally done in HO Scale…late… --- ## [\#104 - Machine Shop: nextceo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/104-machine-shop-nextceo/323)
**Author:** [@nextceo1](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/nextceo1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 12:29am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/104-machine-shop-nextceo/323 "2026-03-21T00:29:05Z")
This thread was started in March 2016 nextceo Here are my final Build Pictures for the Machine Shop. Comments admin March 2016 Simply fantastic… I need to spend some tim… [Previous page](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/latest.md) [Next page](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/latest.md?page=2)