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    It's soo darn cold........

    I just don't see the point to this discussion:D:D:D It,s 75 degrees here. I just went out and fed my dog in a t-shirt:D :D :D :D Andy your parents should have stayed a little longer. Winter here only lasts a week or so:):) Living in the south has some advantages:cool: :cool: :cool...
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    Layout in a Shipping Container?

    I like the idea of a caboose in the back yard:D :D :D :D Wonder if my landlord would mind:rolleyes: :rolleyes: Only problem I would have to make room for a cot. My better half would have me sleeping in it;) ;) ;) ;)
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    Appropriate track code, does it really matter?

    I think that model railroading should be fun:D If it isn't then it is not a hobby, but a job:( I can see the point of the rivet counters. If using the right scale rail for your layout is what make your railroad look the way you want more power to you:D On the other hand if you are a...
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    covered hoppers

    I was wondering if anybody modeled grain hauling:D . My n scale layout is set in southern Indiana so a big grain elevator is a big part of local frieght. The layout is set in 1960. I have several ps1's and a friend told me that he didn't think the railroads used them in 1960:( Any...
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    covered hoppers

    Does anybody know when PS1 3bay covered hoppers started replacing 40' box cars for hauling grain? I know that it was common practice to use the box cars in the 50's and maybe early 60's, but would like to find a more narrow time frame.:confused: Also does anyone know what happen to a web...
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    Head Lights

    Does anybody know what year that trains had to start having their headlights on in the daytime? Also what year were ditch lights made manditory?
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    Makin' History!

    Could you let us in on the secret, and tell us what the record is?:)
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    Street Lights

    Thanks Guys The ones from Plastruct are what I was looking for. How I missed them in Wathers is beyond me. Must be working on the n-scale layout so much has affected my eyes. I better work on the HO for awhile:D
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    Street Lights

    Does anyone know of a company that makes 1960 era street lights that are not lighted? I don't want to use the lighted ones because they look oversized.
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    Totally Totally Off-Topic (Don't Say I Didn't Warn You)

    Hey Guys Keep those towels close. Remeber the words from the dolphins. "so long, and thanks for all the fish":D :D :D
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    Pat on Back

    I have been a member for just a couple of weeks, but I have had enough time to tell that The Gauge is very well run. I started out with model train boards at Model Trains @ about.com. About.com decided that it was not making enough money and shut it down. I then got into Yahoo clubs, then...
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    Favorite loco(s) to run

    Hi, I am also a new member so I thought I would get my feet wet. My favorite loco right now is LL SW9 in NYC colors, "or lack of":D My layout is set in 1960, so it fits right in. I have some problems with other LL, but this one runs smooth and quiet.
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