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    stub vs. double ended yards?

    which one is better? which one do you have and like more? which one is better for breaking down cars and operations? can you post pictures of your yard also? thank you,
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    need trrack plan for a 2x14

    hello everyone:wave: i am looking for a heavy switching layout that will fit into a 2.5x14' space. in HO. thanks in advance 13Mt
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    fiddle yards

    i have a fiddle yard on my layout right now and i was wondering if any one practices on it with scenery?
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    RR Groups

    hello to all and i hope you all had a marry christmas and a happy new year. well i was woundering if there are any MRR groups in Central PA like Lancaster or Reading. it does not matter if it is N scale or HO thanks everyone :wave:
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    Yard Switching?

    hello to everyone hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving.:) , sorry i have not been on for a while i have been pretty busy and have been out of town. Well heres my question for those who are brave enough to answer. I am building my new yard now and was wondering how you can make it into a highly...
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    Help please with Part 2 of layout

    hello to all i am started a section of my layout that i want to change i have a 2' wide by 8' by 8' long L shape i need a track plan with lots of switching to a grain elevator a crain yard and a small yard. thanks
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    building a new N scale layout

    hello everyone,:wave: i have been thinking of building a nice N scale layout in my bedroom. i would like help planing it. this will be my first N scale layout. i have a very nice space for it too i have 3 1/2' by 14' L shape with 2' bench work. i would like help with the design, i would like...
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    Atlas saw

    is the atlas saw for cutting track any good? i was thinking of buying one but did not know if it was any good:confused: . thanks in advance
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    model railroader and a doctor around here?

    hey everyone, 2 weeks ago i broke my thumb, and my doctor was aslo into model trains too. i live in central pa and i was just woundering if Doctor Salmanila (spelling sorry?) visits the Gauge
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    E-Z Command?

    i have seen this product in the MR and i was wondering if it was any good. it is DCC and looks pritty good it is only $95?
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    ripping up and starting over

    hello everyone, i have try to start a 8' by 8' layout but now that i have started i have realized that i cant reach all of the stuff. i would like to complitely start over new layout new bench work. i need help with this so that it does not happen again. i would like help with a track plan...
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    different types of railroads?

    hello everyone, i am now really into the model RR thing. I have a small 8' by 8' layout in my basement it is not prototypical or anything a long the lines of that due to i just wanted to start the hobby and i really wanted to run trains and i just did not take my time. my RR is not done yet...
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    hand layed tracks

    hello, i am looking to building a small branch of loggin in my layout. i have seen many pictures and thought that it look like a neat idea to try. in some of these pictures i have seen wooden ties and rustic rails. i thought to my self this is how i want my track to look like, but i have no...
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    track plans needed

    track plan options needed hi everyone:wave: , i have started a 8' by 8' layout i have a yard on the out side of a mainline that goes around the layouts edges. i also have a small mountain on the right side. i have a small 7' by 7 1/2' space on the inside. i was going to put a steel mill with...
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    Question?

    this may sound like a stupid question but it is the only way i will learn. how do you get that little caption under your post. again i know it sound stupid. oh sorry i did not realize i had one. i was playing around with editing my profile.
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    need pics of your steel mills

    hi everyone i have started the steel mill part of my layout but have come to a stop due to lack of info and pictures i have. any pictures would really help me out on this on. any scale will work but i model in HO.:) 13Mt
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    need help asap on yard design

    does a yard have to be next to the contrals? i really need to know before i go to far.:confused:
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    how do you make a grade

    i was woundering how you guys here make grades. i am putting one on my layout and dont really know how to make one. i was going to make little trusses (spelling?) out of tooth pick. but i need other ideas. please post some pics of your grades so i may learn. also explane them. thanks in...
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    dioramas?

    what are the points of dioramas? i see a lot of them and they look fun to build. if you have any pics please post them and explane them to me please.:)
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    Trees

    this is my first atempt at scenery and i have small hills and i was wondering how to make cheap trees out of house hold things? i need alot of trees for very little money. thanks in advance 13Mt:) they also need to look nice and realistic
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