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For the last 20 or so years, Sn2 has been on the fringe of Maine 2-Foot gauge model railroading.  On2 and HOn30 dominated the modeling of two-foot gauge enthusiasts.  But now seems like the time for Sn2 to shine, as Train and Trooper is importing the first brass locomotives as well as a railcar.  With such great happenings in Sn2 it seems like a great time to plan a coming out party!  The 2007 National Narrow Gauge Convention in Portland Maine.  A great way to show off at the party would be to have a modular setup.  If your interested in two-foot modeling, and like S-scale, consider joining us, by signing on to the Sn2_Trains group at yahoogroups and then building a module according to the Sn2 Free-mo standards.


Lee Rainey's Damariscotta Station module at the 2006 Midwest NG Meet.

Recent updates to Sn2 Free-mo pages

11/05/08 Sn2 Crew Free-mo setup in Dayton Ohio.  First multi-member linear setup.
4/11/08 Updated Schedule of Events, into 2011!  See below
9/18/07 Lee, Dave, Frank, and Gary called themselves the "Sn2 Crew" and displayed their modules at the 27th National Narrow Gauge Convention.  A few images have been posted to the Sn2_Trains yahoogroup and posted on youtube (3 posts on youtube)
4/15/06 2006 MWNG Show setup page added.  Includes photos of the 27' of modules at the event.  Follow along as the Sn2 Free-mo contingent prepares for the 2007 National NG Convention in Portland, ME
1/8/06 David Harmen has redesigned his Sn2 Albany Transfer to be Free-mo compatible.  David has his own web site.  Click here to follow along on his progress.
12/27/05 The power bus connector has been changed from trailer plugs to 30amp black and red Anderson Powerpoles.  The standard has been updated!
12/20/05 Lee has started construction on his curved modules.  Click here to see the progress.
  • Standards - The Standards are a work in progress.  The latest version was loaded on January 21, 2005.  Look for them to be refined as Sn2 modelers build their sections

  • Articles - A series of articles about how modelers are building their sections

  • Modules - Showcase of Sn2 Free-mo modules being built.  David Keith has started his first Sn2 Free-mo sections (mini-mo's).  You can see them on his SR&RL diary page.

  • Free-mo Links - Free-mo is gaining a significant following.  It is recommended that anyone interested in Sn2 Free-mo or modular railroading consider reviewing the links page.  There are many great ideas out there.

The 2007 National Narrow Gauge convention in Portland, ME is the target showing for Sn2 modular railroading, but not the only place for Sn2.  Actually, anyone planning to build a module for the convention would benefit from connecting their modules to those of another modeler before the convention.  For that reason, a calendar of Sn2 Free-mo setups has been established.  These events may be a formal model railroad show/meet or a Saturday afternoon in the garage shared by two module builders from the same region of the country.  The more the modules are operated the better the 2007 convention will be!

Calendar of Free-mo Setups

Dates Event Notes Coordinator
March 26-28 2009 Midwest NG Show - Greenford, OH General Setup Lee Rainey
Spring 2010 Midwest NG Show - Greenford, OH General Setup - Practice for 2010 NNGC David Keith
Sept 1-5 2010 National Narrow Gauge Convention - St. Louis, MO Maine 2-Foot inspired setup, completed scenery required. David Keith
Spring 2011 Midwest NG Show - Greenford, OH General Setup - Practice for 2011 NNGC Lee Rainey
Sept 7-10 2011 National Narrow Gauge Convention - Hickory, NC Maine 2-Foot inspired setup, completed scenery required. Lee Rainey

Past Events:

 

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