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Membership Application:
- Membership in the CNY Chapter of ETE is $15. This includes membership in the national organization. There are currently no additional Chapter dues. Downloadable membership form in PDF format.
- For more information contact: ete-cny-request@listserv.syr.edu.
Listserv:
- The CNY Chapter of ETE has an electronic mailing list set up. Subscription is free and open to all Chapter members. The address for posting is: ete-cny@listserv.syr.edu.
Contact Information:
- More more information on Chapter activities contact: verheyen at philobiblon.com.
N-Scale Module Spec
Link to the ETE CNY Chapter module spec based on Bend Track (link to the Bend Track homepage)
Configuration of the modules as run at the Finger Lakes Railfair 2008Activity Reports:
- NEW Finger Lakes Railfair, Ithaca, NY – April 26-27, 2008
- Great Train Expo, Rochester, NY – February 2-3, 2008
- Central New York Train Fair, Syracuse, NY – November 3-4, 2007
- Module Test – September 29, 2007
- Great Train Expo, Rochester, NY – March 10-11, 2007
- January 2007 – CNY Chapter begins n-scale modular layout construction and card modeling demonstration. Contains more information of development of module standard... Meeting held at Peter Verheyen's and Hope Kuniholm's.
- Past events stored off-line and include past Central New York Train Fairs in Syracuse, Euro East, a treemaking workshop, and Finger Lakes Railfairs in Ithaca. Shown have been card (and other) models, dioramas, a Z-scale layout, N-scale layouts, and an H0-scale switching puzzle that was also at EuroEast in 2005.
Chapter Members:
- Bob Bennekers' NS (Nederlands Spoorwegen) H0 Scale Layout
- Modellbahn Herring: Larry Herring's eBay store.
- NEW Tom Lynch's 1970's era DB (Deutsche Bundesbahn) N-Sale Layout
- Perceptions - The Paper Train Factory: Chapter member Ed Schulman's passion. Precision scale paper model train kits. This growing list of kits represents unique trains from around the world. Take a few nights off - relax - play - dream, and build your own collection of train models.
- Peter Verheyen's & Hope Kuniholm's Märklin Trains: Images of their layouts, past and present, H0, N, and Z.
- Modelling Structures in Card: An Article for the ETE Express.
- Switching Puzzles for Use at Public Events: An Article for the ETE Express.
European Train Enthusiasts:
- ETE - European Train Enthusiasts
- ETE Module Specification: Full description and specification for the ETE Modules.
- Eastern New England Chapter of ETE: Very active with great modular layouts.
- Great Lakes Chapter of ETE: Homepage of the Great Lakes Chapter of ETE. They're in the process of developing a "C" track module standard.
Link to other CNY region model railroading organizations:
Vendors:
- Borodino Scale Line: Full service model railway scenery and scratchbuilding supplies. In Elbridge, NY.
- Central Hobby: Full service model railway supplies in the Eastwood section of Syracuse.
- EUROLOKSHOP: The best discount European model train railway with large inventory of Digital HO, HOm, HOe, and N scales, DVD and VHS, collector locomotives.
- Euro Train Hobby: Focuses on models in H0 and TT - Eastern Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary and countries of former Soviet Union.
- Modellbahn Herring: Larry Herring's eBay store.
- J & R Junction Train and Hobby: Full service model railway supplies on Erie Blvd East in Syracuse.
- Red Star Railways: Manufacturers and retaillers of Russian model railroad products.
- Reynauld's Euro Imports: Offering a full range of German and Austrian model railroad brands.
- NEW RJF Trains: Märklin, Trix, ESU, Uhlenbrock and more.
- Scenic Express: Home of Supertrees and other senic modeling supplies.
- Walt's Hobby: Full line of Woodland Senics and Noch landscaping supplies.
- Walthers Model Railroad Mall: Mail order for almost everything imaginable model RR related.
- Westend Trains Toronto: Märklin, Trix, Viessmann, Noch, and Faller
Discussion Lists:
- 1zu160: N-scale website with message board.
- Bahn WebRing
- Bend Track: Discussion group for those interested in or using this N-scale modular standard based on N Trak but allows for modules of any length and shape. See the main site for more information. At Yahoo Groups.
- Die Drehscheibe: Discussion groups,, classifieds, train-spotting and more. In German.
- Eisenbahn Kurier Foren: Several model railroading and prototype discussion groups. In German
- Euro-N: Dedicated solely to the needs and ideas of those modeling Continental European railways in N scale. At Yahoo Groups.
- European Railway Webring
- Märklin Bar and Grill: For Märklin enthusiasts everywhere! Discuss all things Märklin and related topics.Including prototypes,and other model railroad topics. At Yahoo Groups.
- Modellbahn WebRing
- Model Railroad Webring
- New Railway Modellers Forum: English (UK) centric discussion board.
- One Scale Trains: This list is designed to exchange information on 1 scale (1:32) electric trains, both of European (Marklin, Huebner, etc) and American (MTH) manufacturers. Information including scratchbuilding, track plans, model reviews, and get-togethers will be discussed. At Yahoo Groups.
- Railroad24 Modelleisenbahn: Das Onlineportal für Modelleisenbahnen.
- RailServe.com: The Internet Railroad Directory - Over 9,000 rail-related links, search engine, free classified ads, BBS, Train Simulator Add-Ons, ICQ List, and more!
- Railways of Germany: An English speaking forum about the railways of Germany.
- RMweb: The UK's liveliest railway modelling forum. Latest information and news, member's layouts and work bench projects, prototype information and a social area.
- Roco-Modeltrains: A forum devoted to the free exchange of information about ROCO model trains, the ROCO digital system and all other ROCO products. Remember Roco makes some fantastic AC models. At Yahoo Groups.
- Small Layout Design: Discussion of the design and construction of small model railroad layouts. This group is intended for the average model railroader who does not have an entire basement or even an entire room to devote to a layout. Here we will discuss smaller layouts -- table-tops, shelf layouts, micro-layouts, modules and modular layouts -- and how they can be designed and built for enjoyment and modelling satisfaction. At Yahoo Groups.
- Stummi´s Modellbahnforum: Discussion group for all makes and scales, but primarily Märklin/AC focus. In German.
- WorldRailFans: English language discussion board for railways the world over.
- Z-Friends-Europe: Multi-lingual resource site with discussion forum for the smallest (practical) scale.
- Z_Scale: the English language forum for 1/220 model train enthusiasts from around the world. At Yahoo Groups.
- Zscratch: Z Scale scratch building. It is open to those who are interested in sharing their passion for this particular phase of our hobby as well as their techniques and work whether it is structures, rolling stock or scenery. At Yahoo Groups.
Card Modeling Links:
Card Modeling FAQ: Steve Brown's FAQ devoted to the subject of scale modeling in paper and cardstock, all subjects. It is intended to be a comprehensive resource on the history, purchasing, collecting, designing, building, and display of paper models, as well as an exhaustive collection of links to other Internet resources on the subject.
Schreiber-Bogen Tutorials: Tips on tools and technique in English including videos.
- Anlagenbau im Internet - Günter Bügge: Free stellwerk and s-bahn station backdrop walls.
- Bastelbogen Online: Basic card models of many types and sizes.
- Card Models.net: Modeling the world in paper. Discussion forum with lots of great resources and examples. In English.
- Cartonnagefabriek.com: A unique series of paper models that is currently under development. The subjects are 19th and 20th century Dutch buildings, generally with an urban character.
- Clever Bros. Models: Use computer design and digital photography to duplicate any structure - real or imagined, in any scale. Their model kits use a special high strength, card stock. Our kits are cut and folded by the hobbyist into beautiful three-dimensional miniatures.The texture sheets are printed on high quality, self-adhesive paper. In the future, we hope to make our models even better by introducing Laser cut small parts and embossing the texture sheets.
- Effekt Kartonmodellbau Weimar: Fine card models of houses and other urban structures. In German.
- Fiddlersgreen: World's largest collection of paper models.:
- Gleimo: Card models of German structures for model railroaders, with a differenent free download each month. In all scales. In German.
- Iceberg: Paper models
- Kartonbau-Forum: German language (primarily) for card modellers.
- Kartonmodell-Forum: German language (primarily) for card modellers.
- MAGs Papiermodelle / MAGs Card Models: Various levels of free structure kits for download.
- Metcalfe: Card model building kits from the UK for 00 and H0 model railway layouts.
- Miniatureville: Downloadable, lowcost card models in any scale from a variety of European venues.
- Mitteldeutscher Kartonmodell-Verlag: Lots of DDR based kits including structures and Trabis...
- Paper Creek Model Works: Laser cut kits and scratchbuilding supplies for North American based layouts, but some can easily be adapted to European models.
- Paper Model Store: Card models from throughout the world.
- Paper Model Web Ring
- Papiermodelle.de: Downloadable paper models of all types, with links to more. In German.
- PeArd.nl: Card models and backdrops for the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium, and northwestern Germany. Site in Nederlands.
- Perceptions - The Paper Train Factory: Chapter member Ed Schulman's passion. Precision scale paper model train kits. This growing list of kits represents unique trains from around the world. Take a few nights off - relax - play - dream, and build your own collection of train models.
- Scalescenes.com: UK prototype card models many of which would be suitable on any Eurolayout. Models are scaled to 00, and delivered as PDF files.
- Scheuer & Strüver - Modellbau: : Paper models suitable for layouts.
- SCHREIBER-BOGEN im INTERNET: Paper models suitable for layouts. In German.
- Stipp: Paper models suitable for layouts. In German.
- Scheuer & Streuver / Moduni (all except H0 and TT)
- Auhagen (H0 and TT) – In N. America order from Euro Train Hobby.
- Super Quick: Card model building kits from the UK for 00 and H0 model railway layouts.
- TGVweb: Build your own TGV from paper kits.
The Central New York Chapter of European Train Enthusiasts
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