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    Addicted to Geeps?

    I can remember those "ole" geeps rumbling up and down the rails at the 10th street yards, jeez it doesn't seem that long ago either 30 years? High or low hood 7 or 9 is just fine. When I modeled the Mopac, CE&I and theTexas pacific in HO that was my roster. Well... I had a GP 35 tucked away for...
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    Bachmann 2-8-0

    Canopus, I have the Bachmann 2-8-0 . I moved my cab back 15 scale inches on the existing chassis I used a Dremel for most of the mod's. I also opened the back of the cab to reveal its interior. The information I used was from the 2007 issue of the 0n30 Annual. The author constructed his own...
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    Bachmann 2-8-0

    Canopus, I have the Bachmann 2-8-0 . I moved my cab back 15 scale inches on the existing chassis I used a Dremel for most of the mod's. I also opened the back of the cab to reveal its interior. The information I used was from the 2007 issue of the 0n30 Annual. The author constructed his own...
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    Examining the On30 Bachmann Outside Frame 2-8-0

    Thanks Harold I have to check it out. The sound in the On3O is one of the selling points I feel next to quallity. the soundtraxx in my shay just makes the model more fun. Have you heard the sound units in the new Broadway Limited steam in HO ?
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    Examining the On30 Bachmann Outside Frame 2-8-0

    I recently purchased one of these loco's. As a matter of fact it resembles Harold's exactly! I plan to add the tsunami sound system soon when soundtraxx gets caught up with thier orders.I was suprised of how heavy the loco is. My loco has a some laboring up my 2% grades but that isnt a big...
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    Help making large Conifers/ pines

    Hey Thanks a bunch Guys ! Lighthorseman I went to that site and that is a great way to make pine trees! those pines dont look like bottle brushes! Thank you ! Also Dan , Thanks for your lead as well . I will see if I can muster up that issue! I will post some pic's when I get some scenery...
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    Help making large Conifers/ pines

    Thank you!
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    Help making large Conifers/ pines

    Yes Sir Mr. Shamus I surely am trying to contact you! I havent a clue on how to turn the PM option on Sorry! Yes, How did you make those fine looking conifers on your layout? I missed the issue of RMC at the local hobby shop . I havent ever seen such well modeled trees as yours. Would you...
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    Help making large Conifers/ pines

    well, be as it may the hobby shop ran out of that issue . I have tried to get Him... to answer on the site here but sadly enough I havent recieved a reply. I will attempt your route! I surely dont want to pester people. Thanks Again!
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    Help making large Conifers/ pines

    Thanks Jon! I do certainly thank you for your help! I will get to the hobby shop and grab a copy! I seen it on the shelves and went to the web site , but didnt read the article . Live and learn! Thanks again! :wave:
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    Help making large Conifers/ pines

    Scratching large Conifers/Pines is the set I onlyset back I have Vague ideas on. If anyone has any methods of construction I am all ears! I have heard of wooden dowel tapered then air fern placed in holes that are drilled in the dowel. The sizes would vary I am working in On3O . The tallest...
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    What have you achieved so far in 2004

    Learning how to hand lay Track & scratch build switches! Thanks to the Model railroader article. Couldnt have done it without it. Seems to be a lost art? Also expanded the layout to accept more scenery. Any one have any suggestions on how to make some large Pine tree's for a logging layout ?
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    Logs on route

    WOW! What an insperation! NICE work Shamus!:thumb:
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    Model Expo's Bachmann kits $3.59!

    Majic Man I see you are a Red green Fan as well! Or at least you like one of his quotations ! :D SD90 that sounds like a good plan what kind of industrys does your layout serve or do you model?
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    Model Expo's Bachmann kits $3.59!

    Hey catt its good to hear from ya! HO really! well mine were N, I do remember a post on that with some pic's !
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    On30 Disconnects

    Casey! Thats some choice work as allways ! I went to your home page and linked up with rusty-stumps thanks ! :cool:
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    Model Expo's Bachmann kits $3.59!

    A close friend of mine has 5 or 6 of those with the intention of adding those to the walthers steel mill structure for a larger complex. $3.59 thats a steel! they are not that bad of a kit I had 2 myself before jumping scales to On3O, some kit bashing and you would have a choice complex! My kits...
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    Tips-n-Tricks

    If you ever want to disasemble a glued piece of work go buy your self a bottle of *GOO GONE * this stuff works great! Just let it soak for a little while. In some cases it may take longer than others.
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    Getting on with 0n30

    Shamus, Excellent work the saw mill looks ready to fire it up ! What a inspiration to a newbie in On3O! Happy to see your return! Kudo's on your work!
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    Old Logging Photos

    Thanks for the warm welcome Jon- Monon! I have jumped gauges in search for the best detail passing narrow gauge everytime. the detail is great! As for logging, I am a midwestern native Kansan whom has never experienced logging what so ever. The industry has an appeal that I've never experinced...
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