_{ATSF N Scale Models produces typical Santa Fe N-scale kits, used by the railroad between the 1940’s and 1970’s, not available from commercial N scale suppliers.}

_{Using 3D computer design, 3D printing and etchings, signature  models are offered through this site. Most kits contain resin castings (from 3D printed masters) but   in some cases 3D prints are the only/best solution, affecting the price. Almost all parts are also available through Shapeways  but that  comes at a price (not my decision) and the necessary etchings  are only available through this site.}

_{AS OF MARCH 2024 I WILL HAVE/GET EASY ACCESS TO A UNIFORMATION GK2 3D PRINTER.}

_{THE RECENT CHANGES IN PRINTERS/RESIN AT SHAPEWAYS RESULT IN MODELS THAT ARE RATHER BRITTLE AND THEREFORE PRONE TO DAMAGE.....THAT MADE ME LOOK FOR A BETTER SOLUTION/PRODUCT.}

_{USING THE GK2 PRINTER FOR MY MODELS ALSO HAS THE ADDED BENEFIT OF THE POSSIBILITY TO PRINT IN OTHER SCALES.}

_{I RECEIVED NUMMEROUS REQUESTS FOR PRINTS IN H0 (AND TT AND Z SCALE). USING SHAPEWAYS IS OUT OF THE QUESTION BECAUSE THE MUCH HIGHER COST INVOLVED (FOR H0).}

_{THE BUILDING BOX ON THIS PRINTER IS JUST BIG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE DOODLEBUGS IN H0...... EVERYTHING ELSE FITS EASILY.}

_{ALL THE 3D PRINTS WILL BE MADE IN ABS LIKE GRAY OR BLACK (DETAILED, TOUGH BUT ALSO FLEXIBLE).}

_{THE H0 AND TT SCALE VERSIONS AT 0,05 MM LAYER HEIGHT, THE N AND Z SCALE VERSIONS AT 0,03 MM.}

_{I INTEND TO KEEP SOME INVENTORY/STOCK IN N SCALE, OTHER SCALES ARE PURELY ON DEMAND.}

_{PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT A H0 PRINT TAKES BETWEEN 15 TO 20 HOURS......}

_{THESE "OTHER SCALE" MODELS ARE SCALED VERSIONS OF MY N SCALE MODELS.}

_{FOR NOW ONLY THE 3D PRINTED SHELLS/PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE........ NO ETCHINGS!}

_{SEE THE "OTHER SCALES'' PAGE FOR INFO ON AVAILABLE MODELS AND PRICES.}

_{BELOW - IN RED - ARE QUICK LINKS TO AVAILABLE N SCALE MODELS}

_{CLICK ON BUTTON TO GO TO DESIRED MODEL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION}

_{The kits contain all the main parts to build a true to life N-scale replica of the prototype. Every model railroader with basic to average skills and a workbench with the normal, usual tools (small motor tool, small files, hobby knives/scalpels, tweezers, caliper gauge, magnifiers, time and patience) should be able to make a great and accurate model. The challenge could be to super detail yours. On the internet information on the prototypes, building techniques and suppliers of super detailing parts is available (see list below). The signals are finished models, ready to be connected to a 3V DC power supply.}

_{All pictures in ENGINES/CARS are unpainted models. Pictues of finished models can be found  in PICTURES.}

_{Happy N scale SANTA FE modeling!}

_{All prices are in € = Euros.}

_{The exhange rate €/$ at the moment (January 2023):   € 1.00 equals about $ 1.09.}

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All prototype Santa Fe transition era pictures on this site are used with permission from  Tide-mark Press.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

My name is Dirk Jan Blikkendaal and I have been a N scale Santa Fe modeler for over 40 years.

I model the A.T.&S.F. in Oklahoma in the 1950’s, based on the 1983 Model Railroader series ‘Washita & Santa Fe’.

Because I live in The Netherlands access to models and background information has not always been easy in the past but these days with the internet it certainly is no problem anymore, only the long distance to my prototype remains……..

I am a member of the Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society (member 217, joined its predecessor in the 1970’s) and visited the Society conventions in Chicago in 2000, Oklahoma in 2007, Denver in 2010 and again Chicago in 2018.

The Society books (and Warbonnet magazine) are a great source of information and plans.

With more time on hand and the fact that I would like to run ”prototype” models on my own layout like specific engines, doodlebugs, combines, prototypically correct heavyweight passenger cars, work equipment and also some specific Santa Fe freight cars, gave me the idea to create small runs of models for myself and other interested model railroaders, using 3D techniques.

In the past I have done extensive remodeling of existing models, however 3D creates an opportunity to model prototypically correct models at reasonable cost and in small runs.

It is not my goal to make a real business out of this shop/website but to promote characteristic N (and even some H0) scale Santa Fe models.

Of course I want to cover costs like 3D drawings (I do not have enough knowledge/time to draw the STL files myself), masters, etchings and materials (the mark up is to try to cover these costs given a limited number of produced units) but the casting, processing (masters and resin) and mailing is done by myself at no extra cost. I want to keep prices as low as possible.

Feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions.

Regards,

Dirk Jan Blikkendaal

2018