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    HO stamp mill

    :D Thanks for the help everyone. Im going to change my question what zedob said. Anyone know of any unique mining complex photos out there? I started my stamp mill 2 days ago and i got the framing done:) . Im starting to think that i built the front to small though:curse: . I made it a 1 1/2...
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    HO stamp mill

    Hi, im going to start a summer project on a scratch built 10-stamp mill. I want it to be very unique and look different than other stamp mill models. Any one know of where i can find pictures of unique stamp mills so i can get the train in my head rolling. Any body have any advice or tips for...
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    Sawmill

    Hi, my HO 5 by 9 logging layout is eventually going to have a sawmill. I was going to purchase the Sierra West Scale Deer Creek sawmill but right when I was going to purchase it they were sold out. I need to find a sawmill for my layout but I have been unsuccesful so far. Does anyone know...
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    Keystone Shay

    Does someone out there know were I can get a HO NWSL Keystone Shay powering kit. Walthers didn't have any and for some reason everytime I enter the HO walther code it shows me the HOn3 powering kit. Wierd. Does anyone have one and wants to sell it. Cascademan
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    what's your favorite engine?

    Sierra West Scale Models has some of the best kits out there. Personally there my favorite. I am going to buy one of there sawmills pretty soon. There kits might be a little complicated. Someone also told me to start with other kits and then work your way up till you feel cofident enough to...
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    layout progress

    Looks really good! Can't wait to see more photos. I should be starting my layout in late January. Cascademan:D
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    Dunkirks

    Hey, does anyone know how Dunkirks work. I know how shay, climax, and heisler run and work. I saw one of these little beauties and I insantly feel in love with them. I have to have one for my layout! Cascademan:D
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    what's your favorite engine?

    Hi, nice to see another logger. I have a Bachmann 3-truck shay and it is a terrific model. Runs very smooth and can hual a lot of logs. As for the grade I asked the same question a while ago. Someone told me that they can go as much as 10%!! My logging layout (just started it) has a 8%...
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    Making plastic look like weathered wood

    Very nice results when I tried it. Thanks for the advice!:thumb: Cascademan:D
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    First Project

    Thanks for all the helpful tips everyone. I feel a lot more safe and confident to start this project. It looks a little easier than I thought it would be. Cascademan P.S. the Porter picture is a old Sierra West Scale...
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    First Project

    Thank you soooooooo much for all the help. I highly needed it. I should be starting to build it pretty soon. I will post my progress as I go. Sincerely...
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    First Project

    Thanks for the advice Kevin, but what do you mean by " build a new superstructure". Sorry, but i am totally new to scratch building. Do you mean re-position the driver wheels? I going to take your advice on the styrene, but what would I use for the boiler? I found a model that might suit well...
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    First Project

    Hi, I have been wanting a 0-4-0 porter for my layout for some time now. I have not been able to find one on the internet in HO scale, all I have found were some in HOn3 and On3. My logging and mining layout has to have one of these! I have concluded that I am going to have to scratch build...
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    new logger with guestions

    Thanks for all the advice Thanks for all the advice. I was looking at the keystone shay and i thinks thats what im going to go with. I going to take the advice about doing other models before the sawmill. I'm going to do the sawmill last. Young Logger, Cascademan:D :D
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    maximum grade

    Hello, I forgot to mention in my last thread that im knew to the-guage and so far i love it! I have a question though. Does anyone know the maximum grade a shay or climax can do? Changing subject, i will post my 5' by 9' HO plans for the Ceder Creek Lumber Co. in the next few days. Im still...
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    new logger with guestions

    Hi, im new to this hobbie. Im planning on making a 5' by 9' HO logging layout. Ive been studying logging through books and pictures for about a year now and im excited! It is based in the cascade mountains of washington and ive researched its location. I will be running about 4 locos on it. 3...
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