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<span class="paracap">W</span>'''elcome''' to '''John Hall Design'''. I designed these '''HOn3''' models for use on my 1886 [[South Pacific Coast Railroad|South Pacific Coast]] model railroad. Click on each image to take you to '''Shapeways''' where you can purchase that model. The models are available with no markup, only the Shapeways cost to print it.  
<span class="paracap">W</span>'''elcome''' to '''John Hall Design'''. John designed the HOn3 models in the [[Media:John Hall Design Catalog No 1.pdf|<b>catalog</b>]] for use on his 1886 South Pacific Coast model railroad. He is offering his designs to the model railroad community and receiving no compensation in order to share his enjoyment creating the models.
The models can be ordered directly from the [[Media:John Hall Design Catalog No 1.pdf|<b>PDF Catalog</b>]]. When viewing the [[Media:John Hall Design Catalog No 1.pdf|<b>catalog</b>]] on your favorite device click on each image to take you to Shapeways where you can purchase that model. If viewing on a computer click on the 3D icon in the upper right corner of the model image on the Shapeways page. This will give you a rotatable zoomable 3D view of the car. The models are available with no markup, only the Shapeways cost to print it.


These models are recommended only for experienced modelers. They are '''NOT''' complete model kits. The '''buyer must supply:''' wheelsets; couplers; screws; brakewheels; truss, grab, and end rail wire; glue; paint; decals; etc.
These models are recommended only for experienced modelers. They are NOT complete model kits. The buyer must supply: wheelsets, couplers; screws; brakewheels; truss, grab, and end rail wire; glue; paint; decals; etc. Brief assembly instructions are provided at the end of the [[Media:John Hall Design Catalog No 1.pdf|<b>catalog</b>]].  


The printing plastic that is used creates highly detailed models. The plastic is '''very fragile''' and must be handled with care. In addition, the models need to be '''kept from ultraviolet light''' until they are painted. This includes sunlight and florescent light. However, I have kept unpainted models on my layout lit by LED strip lighting for over five years without any significant harm.  
Before purchasing a model please read the entire [[Media:John Hall Design Catalog No 1.pdf|<b>catalog</b>]], including the instructions, to understand the complexity of these models.


The parts require cleaning before the model is painted and assembled. First remove any visible wax left over from the printing process. Then clean out any of the holes for hand grabs, truss rods, end railing etc. using a 0.015" drill bit. My favorite cleaning method is a heated ultrasonic cleaner large enough to hold a car body. Parts are cleaned in a 12/1 mixture of hot water and ''Dawn'' detergent for 15 to 20 minutes of ultrasonic agitation at 75°C (165°F). Repeat if necessary. Rinse in plain warm water and '''thoroughly''' dry. A tutorial from Shapeways on [https://support.shapeways.com/hc/en-us/articles/360033930173-Cleaning-and-painting-Fine-Detail-Plastic-models Cleaning and Painting] the plastic describes a simpler but slower cleaning process.
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Historical Accuracy: These models were designed to represent South Pacific Coast Railroad rolling stock prior to the transfer of the railroad to the Southern Pacific Railroad in July 1887. The designs are accurate so far as could be ascertained from: photographs; existing drawings; and measurements of Carter Bros. car parts that exist in the collection of the [http://www.spcrr.org Railroad Museum at Ardenwood]. Some specifications have been standardized in order to keep the design time to a minimum. This includes the passenger car width which was kept constant throughout the series. The passenger car interiors are based on preserved equipment, roof vents from photos, newspaper reports of inside details, and the January 1903 SP car roster documenting side or cross seats. The limits of the 3D printing process determined the level of detail.


I do not give refunds as I do not receive any money from a purchase. Any concerns about the print quality should be directed to Shapeways.  
The cars do not meet NMRA standards for coupler height or car weight. The cars are designed to be lightweight with a stable 3-point suspension so that a train of 6 passenger cars can be pulled up a 22” radius curve on a 2.5% grade by a HOn3 4-4-0 locomotive with ''Bullfrog Snot'' on one pair of drivers. The cars are close coupled and designed to negotiate a minimum 15” track radius when using the recommended couplers.


[[#Baggage Cars|Baggage Cars]] / [[#Parlor Cars|Parlor Cars]] / [[#Coaches|Coaches]] / [[#Passenger Car Truck Frames|Passenger Car Truck Frames]] / [[#Freight Cars|Freight Cars]] / [[#SPC Locomotive Stack|SPC Locomotive Stack]] / [[#Handcar|Handcar]] / [[#Misc. Equipment|Misc. Equipment]]   
The available models are shown in the [[Media:John Hall Design Catalog No 1.pdf|<b>catalog</b>]]. We do not do custom work.


==South Pacific Coast Railroad Equipment==
Please share the [[Media:John Hall Design Catalog No 1.pdf|<b>John Hall Design Catalog</b>]] with anyone who might be interested.
All the models are '''HOn3''' scale/gauge except for the Smoke Stacks and Handcars.
===Passenger Cars===
All Passenger cars unless noted are models of [[Carter Brothers, Builders|Carter Brothers]] products. The roof snaps on and off the body. They come with the appropriate truck frames and brake beams. '''The buyer needs to supply:''' the wheelsets; 0.015" wire for truss rods and end railing; brake wheels; couplers; and 00-90-⅛" roundhead truck screws. The truck frames use Precision Scale 26 inch wheelsets HO-3240. The cars are designed for MicroTrains N scale 1025(001 02 011) couplers.
 
====Baggage Cars====
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[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Baggage Express''' cars 2-3, built 1878. Duckbill roof.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Baggage Mail Express''' cars 7-8, built 1880. Duckbill roof.<br><br><br>
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====Parlor Cars====
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[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''San Francisco'' or ''Santa Cruz''' built in 1879 by [[Jackson & Sharp Company|'''Jackson & Sharp''']] from specifications developed by Carter Bros. Used on the Express trains between Alameda and Santa Cruz.
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====Coaches====
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[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Coaches 15-16''' built 1879 probably by the Carter Bros. but purchased through Commission Agents ''Davis, Howell & Co'', San Francisco. Built 1879. Duckbill roof.<br><br><br><br><br>
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Coaches 19-22''' built 1879 as first class cars. Duckbill roof.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Coaches 33-44''' built in 1880 for Oakland and Alameda local commuter service. Duckbill roof.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Coaches 49-51''' built 1883 as first class cars. Bullnose roof.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Coaches 52-55''' built 1883 as second class cars. Bullnose roof.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Coaches 56-61''' built 1884 for through service between Alameda and Santa Cruz. Bullnose roof.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Combine 62-63''' built 1885 for use on the Boulder Creek Branch. Bullnose roof. See Interior below.<br><br><br><br><br><br>
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Coaches 64-71''' built 1886 by '''Harland & Hollingsworth''' for the anticipated expansion of Oakland local service up Telegraph Avenue which was not approved. Bullnose roof.<br><br><br><br><br>
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Combine 72-73''' built 1886 for use on the Almaden Branch. Bullnose roof. See Interior below.<br><br><br><br><br><br>
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Coaches 74-78''' built 1887. Bullnose roof. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Interior for Coaches 33-44'''<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''Interior for Combines 62-63 and 72-73'''
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===Passenger Car Truck Frames===
The above coach kits include the truck frames and brake beams to assemble one pair of trucks. Individual trucks may be purchased from the links below. The '''buyer must supply''' the wheelsets. The trucks are designed for Precision Scale 26 inch wheelsets HO-3240. Assembly is simple. Place an end beam in postion and glue only one end. This allows movement to briefly widen the truck side to snap in the wheel set.
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[[File:SPC Carter Bros Orignal Truck.jpg|130px|frameless|left|link=http://shpws.me/RVrB]]'''Original Passenger Truck Frames.''' These HOn3 Carter Bros. truck frames were used on the South Pacific Coast Railroad passenger coaches 1 thru 55, 62 ,63,  and all baggage cars. The kit includes the truck frames and brake beams to assemble one pair of trucks.<br><br>
 
[[File:SPC Carter Bros Patent Trucks.jpg|130px|frameless|left|link=http://shpws.me/RVrD]]'''Patented Passenger Truck Frames.''' These HOn3 Carter Bros. truck frames were used on the South Pacific Coast Railroad passenger coaches 56 thru 61 and  64 thru 78. The kit includes the truck frames and brake beams to assemble one pair of trucks.
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===Freight Cars===
 
All freight cars are models of Carter Brothers products. The cars come with the appropriate truck frames and brake beams. However the kits were also designed to use Rio Grande Models #3211 Carter Bros Trucks. If using the printed truck frames the '''buyer will need to supply''' the wheelsets, Precision Scale 26 inch wheelsets HO-3240. The '''buyer must also supply''' the 0.015" wire for truss rods, brake wheel, couplers, 00-90-⅛" roundhead truck screws, and wood for the deck for the flat car.  The cars are designed for MicroTrains N scale 1025(001 02 011) couplers.
 
The Ventilated Boxcar requires some careful cleaning and construction of the ventilated doors. The door frames are supplied with holes for '''buyer supplied''' 0.015" diameter rods to be inserted to represent the iron bars on the prototype door. The holes must be cleaned of the wax used during the printing process. Then after the model is cleaned the 0.015" rods must be carefully inserted. This is a very delicate operation and should only be performed by a modeler experienced working with very small parts.
 
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[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''28' Flatcar''' 1-579 odd, built various years. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
 
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''28' Boxcar''' 2-102, 180-236 even, built various years. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
 
[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png|130px|frameless|left|link=]]'''28' Ventilated Boxcar''' 104-178 even, built various years. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
 
[[File:SPC HOn3 Caboose.jpg|130px|frameless|left|link=http://shpws.me/MjDM]]'''Cabooses 45-48''', built 1882. Truck frames NOT included.<br><br><br>
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====SPC Locomotive Stack====
The smoke stack was designed by SPC Master Mechanic Evan L. Reese in 1881-1882 to minimize the risk of grain field fires that were being caused by the original Radley-Hunter stacks. Locomotives 1 thru 13 were converted to this stack. Locomotives 14-17 had these stacks included in the Baldwin Locomotive Works order. The stacks are offered in multiple scales.
 
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[[File:SPC O scale Stack.jpg|130px|frameless|link=http://shpws.me/OI4C]]'''On3 Scale Version'''
[[File:SPC S scale Stack.jpg|130px|frameless|link=http://shpws.me/OXWt]]'''Sn3 Scale Version'''
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[[File:SPC HO scale Stack.jpg|130px|frameless|link=http://shpws.me/OsHt]]'''HOn3 Scale Version'''
 
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====Handcar====
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[[File:SPC HOn3 Carter Bros Handcar.jpg|130px|frameless|left|link=http://shpws.me/MGEg]]'''HOn3 Hand Car''' used on the SPC<br><br><br><br><br><br>
 
[[File:SPC Sn3 Carter Bros Handcar.jpg|130px|frameless|left|link=http://shpws.me/OYaQ]]'''Sn3 Hand Car''' used on the SPC<br><br><br><br>
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====Misc. Equipment====
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[[File:SPC Oil Molassas Tank.jpg|130px|frameless|left|link=http://shpws.me/MzWn]]'''Hon3 SPC Oil Molasses Tank''' A flatcar load first used by the Pacific Coast Oil Works in Alameda then used to transport molasses to United Distilling at Agnew's.<br><br>
 
[[File:SPC Wrights 1893 Tunnel Portal.jpg|130px|frameless|left|link=http://shpws.me/M3lM]]'''HO Wright's 1893 Tunnel Portal''' used on the SPC<br>
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Welcome to John Hall Design. John designed the HOn3 models in the catalog for use on his 1886 South Pacific Coast model railroad. He is offering his designs to the model railroad community and receiving no compensation in order to share his enjoyment creating the models. The models can be ordered directly from the PDF Catalog. When viewing the catalog on your favorite device click on each image to take you to Shapeways where you can purchase that model. If viewing on a computer click on the 3D icon in the upper right corner of the model image on the Shapeways page. This will give you a rotatable zoomable 3D view of the car. The models are available with no markup, only the Shapeways cost to print it.

These models are recommended only for experienced modelers. They are NOT complete model kits. The buyer must supply: wheelsets, couplers; screws; brakewheels; truss, grab, and end rail wire; glue; paint; decals; etc. Brief assembly instructions are provided at the end of the catalog.

Before purchasing a model please read the entire catalog, including the instructions, to understand the complexity of these models.

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Historical Accuracy: These models were designed to represent South Pacific Coast Railroad rolling stock prior to the transfer of the railroad to the Southern Pacific Railroad in July 1887. The designs are accurate so far as could be ascertained from: photographs; existing drawings; and measurements of Carter Bros. car parts that exist in the collection of the Railroad Museum at Ardenwood. Some specifications have been standardized in order to keep the design time to a minimum. This includes the passenger car width which was kept constant throughout the series. The passenger car interiors are based on preserved equipment, roof vents from photos, newspaper reports of inside details, and the January 1903 SP car roster documenting side or cross seats. The limits of the 3D printing process determined the level of detail.

The cars do not meet NMRA standards for coupler height or car weight. The cars are designed to be lightweight with a stable 3-point suspension so that a train of 6 passenger cars can be pulled up a 22” radius curve on a 2.5% grade by a HOn3 4-4-0 locomotive with Bullfrog Snot on one pair of drivers. The cars are close coupled and designed to negotiate a minimum 15” track radius when using the recommended couplers.

The available models are shown in the catalog. We do not do custom work.

Please share the John Hall Design Catalog with anyone who might be interested.