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N Scale Model Railroad 

Featured in the 2000 issue of Great Model Railroads, the N Scale White River and Northern has had a long and varied history. Here's the whole story about the railroad with five lives and counting, from how I got started in the hobby to the layout's tumultuous evolution, from the utter failures to the sweet successes. Learn how life and model railroading are inextricably intertwined. With over 200 pages here to explore, I hope you enjoy your visit.

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Last updated 5 July 2009
What's New?	Like a layout, a website is never really finished
Modeling History	A long and winding tale of my efforts in N scale
Photo Gallery	Favorite images from over 30 years of modeling
Animation Videos	Clips of animated models and special effects
Railfan Videos	Real railroads in action—mostly steam!
Reference Photos	Photo galleries of 1:1 stuff
Modeling Clinics	Lots of tips, tricks, and deep dark secrets
Track Plans	Plans I've created for myself as well as others
Links	Loads of links to inspiration and merchandise
FAQ	Frequently asked questions—answered
Blog	Quasi-philosophical observations of the hobby

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