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  1. zigg72md

    Dual Cross overs??

    I hope this is the right place to ask. If not where? Does anyone know where I can get information on how to get or build a O-27/On30 crossover? I am trying to create a dual gauge layout and need to cross the On30 (ie HO) gauge track over a O-27 loop. Or am I just dreaming?
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    Union Pacific-Good news/Bad news- beware dialup users

    I was just e-mailed this from a usually reliable co-worker: For those who believe nothing exciting ever happens in Kansas, except tornados and explosions, check this out . The Good news: It was a normal day in Sharon Springs, KS when a Union Pacific crew boarded a loaded coal train to head on...
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    Track screws??

    I am at the point now where I am screwing my track down. I was told that nails used long term would work themselves out and be a problem(true?). I am running HO Power-loc track on top of grass paper covered plywood. I have in my layout an over-under fig8. My question is where do all of you cost...
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    HO layout for comments

    Here is my HO track plan for comment and/or discussion. Each figure 8 is on its own 4x8 table as is the switch yard. It has one oval suspended directly on top of the other. The upper oval extends down to the switch yard only as far as the yelow line. There are two pair of turnouts on each fig8...
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    Question about direction

    Allow me to apologize up front for the stupidity of this question. I was evaluating one of the layout designs on this forum when it occured to me. Is there a standard direction for layouts. Now I read the NMRA stadards as far as polarity. However I'm asking a more simple question. Do...
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    Elevation Piers???

    I have a 4x16 layout with two loops (one over the other)around two 4x8 over-under figure-8s. My question is where can I find more of the eleavtion piers that I am using or ones like it from another manufacturer. They are all approx 5 in wide and 3-1/4 in high and allow one track to run under...