The White River and Northern Model Railroad: Animation Videos

	The N Scale

	Model Railroad

Animation Videos

These short clips present just a few of the many animation projects I've made over the years. All models except the first two now reside on Rick Spano's Sceniced and Undecided.

Notes on the videos: Although YouTube provides a convenient way for everyone to be able to view these videos on a nearly universal, platform-independent basis, YouTube also contributes a significant loss in image quality. Therefore, I am also making the video source files available here. Later versions of Internet Explorer will load and play the videos directly from the links; other browsers may require downloading the files to your computer (right-click the links and choose "Save Link As" or "Save Target As") before playing. Note that these source files are quite large; broadband is recommended.

Copyright notice: These videos are all Copyright © 2006 by David K. Smith. All Rights Reserved. Videos may not be re-distributed in whole or in part, in any form, without the express written consent of the copyright holder.

Technical information: All original content was captured using a Canon PowerShot SD400 and transferred to PC as full-resolution AVI files. Final edits were made in Sony ScreenBlast Movie Studio.

HO Layout in N Scale

This scale 4x8-foot HO layout is only about a half-inch wide, but the train runs and the station lights up! (Its twin is in the hobby shop window on the S&U.) 26 seconds

• Watch on YouTube
• Source file 2.7 MB
• Construction article

Powered Hi-Rail

A work in progress, this GHQ hi-rail is powered by a pager motor and is seen here running on Code 40 track. 9 seconds

• Watch on YouTube
• Source file 724 KB
• Construction article

Laube Volunteer Fire Company

The N scale volunteer firemen in Laube prepare to answer a call, and open the firehouse doors. (This model is now on the S&U in Laube.) 14 seconds

• Watch on YouTube
• Source file 2.3 MB
• Construction article

Mobil Service Station in Pennwell

A car is serviced in the repair bay while the old lighted sign still quietly spins at the Mobil Service Station. (This model is now on the S&U in Laube.) 40 seconds

• Watch on YouTube
• Source file 2.9 MB
• Construction article

Old Neon Sign at JB's

This neon beer sign at JB's Corner Bar in Newton is obviously on its last legs. (This model is now on the S&U in Fording.) 9 seconds

• Watch on YouTube
• Source file 1.4 MB
• Construction article

Police Car at Accident Scene

The police are at the scene of an accident at a busy intersection. (This model is now on the S&U in Laube.) 9 seconds

• Watch on YouTube
• Source file 1.2 MB
• Construction article

Roof Ventilators at Rearden Metal Works

Even though this shed is part of a long-abandoned factory complex, the ventilators give the place a sense of life as they whirl in a light breeze. (This model is now on the S&U in Pincher.) 9 seconds

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• Source file 974 KB
• Construction article

Tony's Barber Shop in Newton

The scale-sized barber pole at Tony's Barber Shop turns lazily while a boy gets his first haircut inside. (This model is now on the S&U in Fording.) 10 seconds

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• Source file 896 KB
• Construction article

Village Vidiot Video Store in Newton

Village Vidiot has a working chaser light sign in the window. (This model moved from Newton to Pennwell, and is now on the S&U in Fording.) 10 seconds

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• Source file 1.0 MB
• Construction article

Window Fan in the Apartment Above JB's

The apartments above JB's Corner Bar can get mighty warm in the summer, and this tenant has a window fan to stay cool. (This model is now on the S&U in Fording.) 9 seconds

• Watch on YouTube
• Source file 1.0 MB
• Construction article

The following video clips show animation projects I created expressly for Rick Spano's Sceniced and Undecided for the 2006 NMRA National Convention in Philadelphia. They were built to extend a street in the town of Fording. See Rick's own Animation Page for many more N scale models in action!

Pizza Parlor

New tenants inspect the empty premises of a former pizza parlor, which still has two working ceiling fans. 9 seconds

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• Source file 927 KB

TV Repair Shop

TVs stacked in the window of the repair shop all flicker with the same colorful light show. 12 seconds

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• Source file 1.1 MB