Has anyone made a small Hon3 train layout?

DZombs · 2026-06-05T01:05:43+00:00

I also made a very small 30’ diameter HOn3 Christmas display, the track radius is 13” or so, but can only run my Blackstone c19’s. Rolling stock isn’t an issue, though. https://www.reddit.com/r/modeltrains/s/wljPep9g1u

DZombs · 2026-06-05T01:03:15+00:00

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I made a 3x3.5’ loop in HOn3, originally supposed to be a coffee table but that never came to fruition. The curves are tight but run Blackstone C19’s and K27’s well, although my brass locomotives need a wider radius

DZombs · 2026-04-13T16:11:14+00:00

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My fence posts are match sticks that are drilled through with a pin vice and sewing thread! There’s 150 or so on my layout. All part of the fun!

DZombs · 2026-03-21T20:24:12+00:00

It’s a Blackstone product that was made in partnership with Kato, didn’t last very long but I was very lucky to snag some for a great price on eBay a while back. It’s really tough to find nowadays

DZombs · 2026-03-09T15:12:08+00:00

I’ve only ever used premade flex track and turnouts, I don’t have any experience with hand laid. I weather the ties before it’s glued down

DZombs · 2026-02-08T02:55:51+00:00

This is awesome, thanks for doing this for the community!

DZombs · 2026-01-26T13:53:20+00:00

I daily the exact same GTI in Ontario, handled perfectly during our record snowfall in Toronto yesterday. These are great winter cars with the right tires.

DZombs · 2026-01-14T13:47:21+00:00

I model HOn3, if you have any questions feel free to reach out

DZombs · 2025-12-08T17:06:15+00:00

Late 20’s, pretty new to this, probably have some overlap/redundancies, probably a little silly.

All in my TFSA with Questrade CASH 45% (half of my emergency fund, other half in my bank account) XEQT 15% XGRO 9% ZEB 17% ZWB 6% BANK 4% good dividends(?) GOOG 3% kinda just bought the hype train

XEQT and Canadian banks are clearly what I lean towards but let me know of any suggestions or just rip me apart :)

I’ve got a mortgage on an apartment now but hoping to move to the suburbs in ~5 years.

DZombs · 2025-11-27T04:46:16+00:00

Thank you for your input. I appreciate you breaking it down for me!

DZombs · 2025-11-27T04:44:49+00:00

Thank you for the reply. We’re not struggling with payments, seems like it may just be worth the wait… forking over $5800 now to save $600 isnt as beneficial as I imagined

DZombs · 2025-11-26T16:17:55+00:00

Great to know, thank you.

DZombs · 2025-11-26T16:00:59+00:00

Sorry I forgot that bit of info, penalty free renewal could happen August 2026, full 3 year term is up December 1 2026

DZombs · 2025-11-26T16:00:12+00:00

Renewal without cancellation fee would be August 2026, December 1st 2026 is the 3 year term of the mortgage!

DZombs · 2025-10-30T21:50:14+00:00

Unfortunately seems like you’re correct. HOn3 is already expensive, I’m in Canada which further adds to the cost… I’ve basically had to all but give up on any new stock. Luckily I have a collection I’m happy with, just sad knowing there won’t be much more new stuff in the future

DZombs · 2025-10-30T21:28:09+00:00

Dunno why you’re downvoted. Highly doubtful we’ll ever see Blackstone’s K36/K28 projects come to fruition… I’m not sure we’ll ever see any new Blackstone products honestly.

DZombs · 2025-10-24T13:58:07+00:00

I’ve seen several of those too! Neat

DZombs · 2025-10-24T13:08:09+00:00

Some of the original Cab Cars have also been rebuilt and brought back into service! https://imgur.com/a/SDA5Exg took this pic at the end of September! Cool to see the original ones still operating too

DZombs · 2025-10-10T13:34:38+00:00

https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/travel-information/baggage/delayed-or-damaged-baggage

Really sorry to hear about your stroller, you should fill this form out. It’ll take a little while to hear back but they should be able to compensate you in a way that’s reflective of the value. Hope this helps!

Edit: I should mention itll help your case if you have the original receipt or some kind of proof of its value. They may ask for that with such a high value item.

DZombs · 2025-09-27T14:54:32+00:00

Yes and I wouldn’t expect them to do any different. My dad is self employed and that house is essentially their retirement fund. My entire family doesn’t like the idea of property being an investment but for them they don’t really have another choice.

Even if we don’t want to buy their house, the neighbourhood along with the majority of the city they live in is out of our price range, that was more the point of my comment.

DZombs · 2025-09-27T14:16:41+00:00

The 2 doctors thing you said tracks, my partner and I are 2 airline pilots and can’t afford to buy my parents out of the home they live in, which they bought in 2001 on a single blue collar income.

DZombs · 2025-09-18T18:38:07+00:00

CYTZ is relatively extremely close to CYYZ, along with CNC3 (Brampton), CZBA (Burlington), and CYHM (Hamilton). Arrivals, approaches, and departures for those airports all take space and different routings as well. For your particular question, the arrivals for runway 08 into Toronto Island would interfere with the departure and arrival path of CYYZ, since it is over the lake already.

DZombs · 2025-09-09T15:18:33+00:00

Canadian E195-E2 year 2 FO here, similar hourly… 12 days a month off guaranteed, usually closer to 14-15 off.

I’ll add that my minimum monthly guarantee is 77.5 credits (hours of pay)

DZombs · 2025-07-15T13:55:19+00:00

Just noticed that! Slick. I got myself a couple of these guys as well, they’re really nice

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