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    info on multideck layouts

    i have resently accuired a garage for a layout room and was wongder what the best way to do a multi-deck layout is. one helix or two? minium spacing between the decks? links to some examples perhaps? Any help or advice would be great thanks Chris
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    Entering the world of DCC

    im getting ready to get dcc my self and have heard that if your put a dc loco on a dcc track it will burn out the engine cuz dcc is a full 18 volts. it seems that some dcc systems have a setting for dc locos usually adresss 00 but just be warned masonjar you would wanna blow any engines up! (im...
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    A "best of" my scenery photos

    looking good gary! Is that handlaid track i see? Chris
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    model railroads and fire codes

    well you guys have convinced me, now i just gotta get my dad to go for it, thanks for the help Chris
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    model railroads and fire codes

    me and my father seem to dissagree on whether a duck under layout is in violation with fire codes, is it? is there a minimum height or anything? ive seen many many duck unders in the pages of magazines and layout planning books so i assumed they werent in violation of anything, but now i need...
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    Some layout photos...it's been awhile

    man thats some unbeleivable stuff, nice work! Chris
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    picking a high end brand of track

    pete the reason i ask about the # of peco turnouts was becuase "technically" they are all 12 degrees no matter what size you get, after some research it turns out that pecos small has 24" radius diverging route 36" for medium and 60" for large. so any way i took my research and what i was...
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    Creating A Real Stem Engine Model

    i think i found the live steam model i had when i was younger heres a link http://www.hobbysurplus.com/steamstationary.asp theres a few different ones but the models that look like the first one is the one i had, not sure what accessories i had hope this is of some help Chris
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    picking a high end brand of track

    alright looking at various websites has convinced me to go with peco, theres just no denying they seem to be the best, couple Qs though, ive seen the small medium and large turnouts by peco listed as comperable to #8, #6, #4 and #6, #5, #4 does anyone know which is closer to the truth? and which...
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    picking a high end brand of track

    i know i know....another track question. well anyways im working in HO and ive done some rather costly experimenting with track, started with atlas cuz its CHEAP, and after using it i realized its cheap for a reason....so then i moved on to giving handlaying a try, and found that it looks...
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    Trouble with Hobbyshop www order . . .

    rusty this sounds like a real mess...one thing i would suggest is using different dealers www.standarhobby.com www.trainworld.com www.1stplacehobbies.com www.internettrains.com www.toytrainheaven.com i have ordered from all of these except the last one, with all my orders were recieved...
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    Creating A Real Stem Engine Model

    eric, if i were you i would attempt this project in a larger scale first, perhaps O, i seem to remember when i was about 6-7(10 years ago) my father got me a small live steam engine that was supposed to be a model of a stationary steam engine, used say for a saw mill or factory, it was not a...
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    Is anyone familiar with these power saws?

    chicago electric is a pretty good company and for those prices you cant really go wrong getting one or both, i may have to consider them myself. i agree with vic that you should chack for blades before buying, as i recall there are quite a few 4 inch mini table saws out there so blades...
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    An Offroad Adventure: Handson Cold Storage

    Those are some great photos jon, just one question are those csx or ns tracks? Thanks Chris :wave:
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    Next HO purchase

    i just switched from the steam era to the present, too make it a little easier to get prototype info, and go broke buying rolling stock and locos all over agian. next purchase will probably be an athearn SD40-2 in NS paint. Chris
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    Railroad Structures Plans

    ive got HO Line Side Industries You Can Build by Kalmbach, alot of interesting industries with plans, materials lists, and detialed explanations on construction and the prototype. im pretty pleased with the book, might want to take a look at is next time your in the LHS. Hope this helps Chris
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    Mixing of Freight Cars

    greg, thanks for the detailed info on rolling stock this will be very helpful in building my fleet. jon, those are some great pics, they should come in handy since im planing to model that area. thanks again guys :wave: oh, i came across this site click here. it has tons of pics of...
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    Mixing of Freight Cars

    hey greg, thanks for the heads up. i am one such modern modeler and this is good news! seeing as i already have a few late 60s early 70s cars that i was afraid i couldnt use. anyway i got quick question for you as you seem to know alot on the subject whats the average built date on most rolling...
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    Starting over

    sounds good chessie :thumb: hope to see some pics of your progress! Chris
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    RTR Freight Car(s)

    i myself like the shake the box kits because once thier weathered and rolling by they look just fine plus thier CHEAP!...although i like to get a few walthers RTR (around 13-18 bucks american) every now and agian to mix things up and add different prototypes. Just my 2 cents Chris
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