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    curvable steel viaducts?

    I have a Micro Engineering viaduct kit that I have not used yet (but I have read the instructions). While the kit is initially designed for a straight track, there are instructions on how to make the bridge fit a curve. I believe it entails cutting out various sections of the kit to make the...
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    What do you all think of the Proto 2000 products ?

    I have 2 Proto 2000 GP9's (1 sound / 1 without) and I love them. Quiet and smooth. I have seen Proto E- series units run and they seem good as well. I was at my uncle's club and saw a Proto CB&Q right next to a Broadway E CB&Q. I liked the Broadway better as it had sound (I am assuming the...
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    wow, train engines are alot!

    Like others, my engines are bought to run, not to collect. The most expensive unit I have is an Athearn Genesis Challenger & a Riverrossi Big Boy. I do, however, have a collection of pre-war era Lionel trains in their original boxes that my grandfather left me. Even though there are a lot of...
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    Its FRIDAY 9-9-05, Weekend Modeling Plans!

    My plans are to get the outer helix verticle structure built as well as the first lap of track down. Also on my goals for the weekend is getting my first 4 tortises installed. I don't know exactly how much time I will have this weekend, I am meeting my uncle at the local train show and this...
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    Gauge fantasy League

    I had a situation similar to this a couple years ago when ESPN rolled out their fantasy site. We are experiencing growing pains for sites like this. They probably didnt expect the onslaught of interrest (not to mention that sheer hammering the servers take the closer it gets to gametime).
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    Its Monday 9-5-05, Weekend modeling accomplishments!

    Nothing really tangible was done this weekend for me. I started wiring the layout "professionally" with the bus wires running around the layout. I also have my control panel cut out and a couple of the toggle switches installed. Before, I just had track leads coming to a term. bus and then...
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    Ok - I admit it...............

    As soon as my layout is to on operational part, I am hoping to upgrade my vote from never to I mess a bit... Currently, I am trying to focus my time on actually laying track and getting trains running than being sidetracked with detail work.
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    Gauge fantasy League

    Mines says that as well, but it also has this underneath it.. Already signed up? Click here to access your team. The site seems really slow today, especially in terms of loading the part of the page that lets you log into your league. EDIT: There is something messed up right now. I was...
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    Digitrax Zephyer Question

    If you are looking to purchase the DT400 w/ the Zephyr, you might want to think about the Empire Builder. With a small layout, it might be overkill, but if you are planning to upgrade in the future it might fit. I have been looking at the 2 and the Empire Builder is around the same price, or...
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    Gauge fantasy League

    It really depends what position you are talking about. For instance, you normally want to stay away, unless that is all that is left, from players that are in a depth chart struggle. A couple years ago, the Patriots had a running back tandum of 3 players where you didnt know which one was...
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    Gauge fantasy League

    I dont like money for this league as it can take some of the fun out of it, especially for new players who are doing this just for fun. I just thought the rolling stock idea could be a cheap little trophy of some sorts that could actually be a little usefull on our layouts. I'll pm rich about it.
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    Gauge fantasy League

    Something we might want to think about for next year (heck possibly this year) is a trophy. I have been in a couple other leagues where the victor gets $$, but what might be neet for this league is maybe a "The Gauge" boxcar or some sort of rolling stock w/ "2005 Fantasy Football" champion on...
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    Gauge fantasy League

    Ngager might have a better response, but after the system drafts your players, you will need to make sure the team is to your liking. If you want to change anything, you can add players that have not been drafted and drop players on your team to the free agent list (to be picked up by other...
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    Gauge fantasy League

    sorry it took me so long to reply to this... i am ready as well.
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    Rolling stock & a Big Boy

    Thanks for all your replies, I think I am going to stop by my LHS one of these days to see if they have any of these in stock. Thanks again for all your help -Mike
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