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    What's your problem?!

    Thanks, Les. These are excellent points. I've generally tried to follow the principal of running trains on a layout before finalizing the main scenery and ballasting. Even still, I've run into ongoing problems on this layout because of uneven roadbed/surfaces and the warping problem. (I...
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    What's your problem?!

    I can relate to your last comment. In 2005, I was rushed when I first designed and laid the track for my first layout, which is 4x6. Ever since, I've been solving (fairly successfully) the errors in my track work -- mostly uneven roadbed, especially around switches, or poorly joined...
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    Brand New Steam Loco Now Operational

    Thanks, Meirion! My son & I just viewed some videos on Youtube and Tornado looks great in green! BTW, there is an excellent feature article on Tornado and it's story in the current TRAINS magazine. Sure hope I can see Tornado in person one day. Cheers, Rob
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    Whats wrong with Atlas Turnouts¿

    Well, I thought I'd figured out how to trouble-shoot Atlas turnouts, but I'm confused again. :confused: I've been tinkering with a small 3x4' layout -- it uses two Peco turnouts and two Atlas ones. When I first laid the Atlas ones, some of my rolling stock -- especially my older British...
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    Possible 2x6' Layout?

    I'm afraid I couldn't get that link to work either, although I appreciate your attempts to post or repost it! R.
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    Possible 2x6' Layout?

    Yes, it's the same website -- I thought the "pegnesean" part sounded familiar!:oops::mrgreen: I'll still consider using two 2x6 pieces or just one. I'm just weighing my options at the moment. As mentioned, I might simply continue with the 3x4 one or even tackle a 2x6 later next year...
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    Possible 2x6' Layout?

    Stein, BTW, it doesn't look like your pic of the North Carolina junction town came through. I'd be open to seeing it if you get a chance to post it again. Thanks, Rob
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    Possible 2x6' Layout?

    Thanks for this feedback. Yes, I am hoping to make this (whatever extra-small layout I end up with) as a continuous run loop. I tried creating an Inglenook sidings switching layout, and it just didn't hold any interest for me -- while I don't mind switching cars to some extent, I really like...
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    Possible 2x6' Layout?

    Two 2x6 pieces is an interesting idea! I actually already have a 4x6 layout though -- it's easy to store away but takes up a lot of space in our small basement when it's set up. So this is why I'm tinkering with extra-small layouts. I also like that website and article -- my young sons & I...
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    Possible 2x6' Layout?

    Thanks, Fred. Good point about the 10" curves ! Maybe I could buy some extra flex track and simply create a mockup layout that uses 10"R curves and do some test runs using various pieces of my stock. As you say/imply this should still be fine for my small British Tank locos. Thanks also...
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    Rapido Trains written up in Business section

    Apparently, his products are still made in China, for good reasons (which are explained in the article). But there is still a strong Canadian angle to this ... and it's great that a small company is succeeding. Rob
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    Possible 2x6' Layout?

    Due to lack of space, I've been trying to create a small as possible HO layout. I also like the flexibility of being able to easily store or transport a small layout (maybe one day I'll switch to N scale!!:eek::mrgreen:). I started working on a very small 3x4' layout in November but recently...
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    Poll: Favorite Steam Manufacturer

    Does Proto 1000 fall into or under any of the voting choices? My CN diesel (C Liner) made by Proto 1000 is one of my smoothest and best running in my collect of 25 or so locos. (OK, so it's a diesel, but it should still give some indication as to quality, right?) My other steam locos are...
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    Poll: Favorite Steam Manufacturer

    This is a good question but I didn't vote for a couple reasons -- mainly because I'm not sure how my modeling interests fit into these choices. I mainly model British trains, however, I do have about 10 or Canadian/N.American locos & lots of N. American rolling stock. My Cdn locos are a...
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    Childhood railfanning...

    Thanks! I think it's neat how these things come full circle. I guess we're both seeing that! Rob
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    Childhood railfanning...

    I definitely went rail-fanning with my Dad as a kid but don't have any pics. I do, however, have 2-3 pics of me operating my Dad's layout and at least one showing both of us. I've posted one here, but it's the same pic that I'm using as my avatar. This is a pic of me, age 4, in 1964! I...
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    Whats wrong with Atlas Turnouts¿

    Good point -- you're probably right! It's probably easier or cheaper, or both.
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    Smallest Possible Oval Layout?

    I should track down that issue -- I might even have it here and missed the article ! :eek: I did see a layout at a train show last year where is was a long, narrow oval. I forget what radius the curves were, but he got around the problem by covering the ends of the layout (that had the...
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    Whats wrong with Atlas Turnouts¿

    I believe I've just recently learned one of the tricks to improve Atlas (and other) turnouts. That is, to file down the height of the frogs. As I've described in another thread, I recently built a small 3x4 HO layout that uses a lot of 15" radius curves and a couple Atlas turnouts. Once the...
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    Smallest Possible Oval Layout?

    Thanks ... sounds good, keep us posted! I certainly agree that half the fun is being able to keep changing and tweaking a small layout -- I'm still doing that with mine! Rob
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