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    Which HO Track do you use a majority of?

    When I modeled in N scale back in the early 1990's I used Atlas track and switches. When I started HO in 2003 I started with Walthers/Shinohara Code 83 Flex and Switches. Then I tried Kato Unitrack for a layout and although it worked great, I just couldn't live with the plastic built in...
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    Backdrop sky colors

    I have just the thing for you. My wife and I did our blue sky backdrop a few weeks ago. We purchase a gallon of light blue and a gallon of white flat latex. We made 5 different shades up and brush horizontal stripes about 4' long by 1' wide. After she brushed a thick wet coat on, I would...
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    What Atlas said about their forum at the Seattle Show

    The Atlas forum is the model railroader's battle ground. I guess the posts that sent me reeling were guys that made statements as if they were facts. I would always get into trouble by calling these posters to the carpet. This often sparked controversy. I enjoy the hobby, and I like the...
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    Another Atlas veteran checks in

    Dave, welcome to the action ... DOG
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    well guys, i think this is about it........

    Wow, now I see some skill here! That's some wonderful bench work. Why quit now? This is when the real fun begins. Get some track laid and run some trains. Get your room cleaned up and well organized, ask yourself: "I am looking at this tool in my train area, why is it here?" If it...
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    RTR Freight Car(s)

    Uh, gentlemen, what's all this talk about the "Dog House"? I resemble that remark. Since loosing DOG in May, we have two new baby girls in the "house". Sophie and Sadie - 11 week old Mastiffs! About the car kits. I like many of the brands, RTR, some assembly and detailed assembly - I have...
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    VERY excited! Found MY train ;)

    I have a few nostalgic trains from my childhood that I only display. I bought one of the "Pulaski" display cabinets and placed all my memories in it. Nothing great, but every morning and every night when I come home from work I pass by the case. I can't help but look inside and smile. The...
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    Hello, another Atlas Orphan

    Looks like everyone's flocking to the Gauge. I was pretty active here last year but it seemed pretty slow so I defected over to the Atlas "boiling pot". If you like heated discussions and controversial topics (although Atlas hated them), the Atlas board was the place for the action. There were...
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    Some layout photos...it's been awhile

    More photos? Sure. Thanks for asking and all the kind comments:
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    Hello

    I see alot of folks over here from the Atlas forum, hope that more come - a bit more mellow and forgiving here. DOG "A kinder and more gentle dog"
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    Some layout photos...it's been awhile

    I too am a refugee from the Atlas forum. I am tired and whooped from all of the controversy over there. Although I must admit, I have participated in most of the discussions and enjoyed it thoroughly - it's a tough bunch. Anyway, here's a few photos - some of you who do visit the other...
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    Layout Photo Update, it's been awhile

    Try again...(attachments are working too good) ...
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    Layout Photo Update, it's been awhile

    Here's some photos:
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    Layout Photo Update #2...

    Thank you! The trees are a long but fun story. My wife pleaded with me to go to this "girly" arts and crafts store called Michael's. I went and loved this place - no, not for all the women running around in there, well okay, that wasn't too bad. My wife points out the rigid wrap, matte...
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    Need a pic or 2

    Can't do better than that beautiful shot of a cliff! Love your trees, that's our next step. The details and stuctures on your layout are magnificient. Since this is our first layout, we are slowly learning to have patience. Jr. wants to run trains really bad, then I tell him to look at...
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