3-D Printing for Model Railroaders

The emergence of quality 3-D printing options for model railroading brings with it a brand-new set of opportunities for model railroading, and introduces a whole new skill set into model railroading. In this clinic, we will introduce several 3-D printing technologies, discuss the skills and tool chain necessary to use this technology, the pros and cons of your own printer, and examine some examples of what 3-D printing can do for your railroad. Cameron Turner not only uses 3-D printing in his hobby, but it is part of his research in engineering design as an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.