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    Going to start over...

    same issue, but in n scale I am so sick of derailments on switches, that I might change my layout to a continious run with only a few sidings, and more train watching. I've been at this for decades, and nothing changes, switches=problems..grrrr.
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    n scale train length

    train length I think your layout is great, and I think you should post some pics and a track plan. The locals you run, are probably the perfect size. I think your next move would be weathering the rolling stock, and taking some of the rolling stock off the layout until it is needed. Remember...
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    N scale minimum radius question

    I agree Before I read this I bought Kato unitrak 15" to test my amtrak superliners. They work great and don't overhang enough to sideswipe adjacent track.
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    New gas station

    It is too cold to run trains in the garage, so I built this in my home office. Whatcha think?
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    What's your problem?!

    Attention getting headline! Actually, I mean, What is the biggest problem with your layout? (besides time, space or money). Is it you don't like your track plan, or theme, derailments, scenery, etc? Mine is that I rush on track work, then have too many derailments, especially on switches.
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    How would you wire lights?

    A. Run a set of wires through each town and have all the house lights, street lights and such on 1 circuit with an on off for each town B. Run a set of wires through whole layout for just houses. A set for just street lights. and a set for misc lights? C. set up mini control panels with...
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    To ALL HO SCALE Steel Mill Modeler's Out There!!!!

    great news, but is the same line coming in N scale too?
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    n scale Pittsburgh module

    Major design changes & scenes Okay, been a while. Room is 90% finished. blue walls, dimmer switches with blue lighting for night scenes, etc. Now it will be 2 layouts in 1. Chessie and Union railroad circa 1987. Pittsburgh scene goes in center, with a southside/braddock mix module, and...
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    Rooming House - First attempt at weathering

    Excellent! Love it!!!!
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    Ideal train room help.

    coffee & beer? I don't drink coffee, and I drank beer ONCE when I was 16, puked, and never touched it again. sign1 Should I paint the walls light blue? or would it look like a new baby boy's room?
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    Ideal train room help.

    here's where I'm at.. First section of layout protected.
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    Ideal train room help.

    Hi. I gutted the exterior garage, insulated, added drywall, some recessed lighting (blue flood) on a dimmer. The room is 12 x 21', but needs to be used for lawn mower, 10 spd bike, pool supplies and garden tools too. I am starting to tape and joint compound the walls, but wanted some input on...
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    Anybody work for Norfolk Southern

    also.. Hi. At CSX, we have a lot of former correction officers, as well as guys from USAIR, glass plants, farms, bankers, and even a disc jockey (me). It is a major change of life from any other job that you are not on call. Even after 10 years, I still am unsure how next weeks schedule will...
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    conpitt action on 7-19-2008

    how about.. Did you tell the guys about the kiski RR? I think they would really like that! I might try to stop up there very soon.
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    windows

    glacier gravel Other than that, how did you like the kit? Mine is on back order.
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    This ever happen to you?

    glacier gravel I see you have a walther's glacier gravel. Mine's on back order. Do you like it, and how was it to put together? That oil painting photo was great!
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    Steel mill building...What do I do with it?

    Thanks Doc! Very in depth explanation! Unless I find out otherwise, I believe you are probably correct. I guess the buildings behind it were rolling mills where the stripped ingots were turned into rolled steel?
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    Steel mill building...What do I do with it?

    loading.. Yeah, but it probably wouldn't be to or from a truck (I don't see an access road). I believe this mill was closed when pics were taken.
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    Steel mill building...What do I do with it?

    another pic try this link too: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5744031
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    Steel mill building...What do I do with it?

    Okay, I'm scratchbuilding a steel mill (actually not the blast furnace) in N scale of the former J&L steel in the south side of Pittsburgh. The smaller building with the travelling crane truss, has 4 tracks. What would they do in this building? I cant tell if the tracks go straight through, or...
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