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    O scale cars

    Hey everyone, my layout is taking place in the early 1930's and I cannot find o scale cars from the 20's and early 30's to put on it. In pictures of o scale layouts and dioramas I always see model t's, but i can't find the company that sells them. Anybody have any ideas?
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    Scratch Loco

    Has anyone ever tried to scratchbuild a loco? What did you build it out of? It seems like a big undertaking, but it would be really fun and neat if you could do it. Any thoughts, or tips?
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    Field Grass

    I have been having trouble placing woodland scenics field grasses on my o gauge layout. It just falls over with every glue I try:curse:. I guess it takes to long for the glue to dry to hold it up, or maybe the glue just isn't tacky enough. Any ideas? Thanks.
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    Wow! unexpected

    Hey everyone, I haven't been to the gauge in quite a few months, what a difference. I am not sure why the change took place, but I miss the old gauge, no offense to anyone. It just takes longer to navigate, and doesn't look as good. I expect that there will be benefits however, because I think...
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    Pittsburgh Area

    Hey everyone:wave: I live in fairly rural area near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, I was wondering if anyone else lived in the area of PIttsburgh and if they model anything from Pittsburgh. So I figured I would start a thread with pictures of our Pittsburgh based models and/or layouts. I'm still new...
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    Windows

    I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I will try anyway.:) I have started making structures from card stock and cereal bord etc. I use graphics printed from the computer. I think that they look good except the windows. Do you know how I can make more realistic, recessed...
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    Scenery

    Im not sure if this is the right forum to put this in, let me know if it isnt. As a model railroader with a budget I have begun to look into making my own ground coverings, I have made ballast for some sidings of my railroad with dirt and some ash, and I have sifted some dirt to replace soil...
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    lionel 671

    lionel 671 cleaning I have just bought a lionel 671 turbine engine and tender at a train show and It all works, I would just like to know how to clean it up and oil it up so it is as good as new. And just for additional info, it has a smoke heater, not a bulb. And one more thing, the whistle...
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    more ballast questions

    Hello again. I have tried putting down some ballast on a small section of my layout. I used a mixture of white glue, water, and watersoftener to hold it down, but I can't get it to say on the sides. The sides are slightly sloped and the drip of glue just rolls off. What should I do? I have...
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    Gypsolite?

    Hi again, I want to build 2 mountains(both with tunnels) on my layout. I plan on making the skeleton out of cardboard strips and using plasterwrap over that, but in a book a read about layouts they use gypsolite on top of the plasterwrap? Is that important? if not what should I do instead? thanks
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    New to scratch building

    Hi, If you read general talk you know i am starting my first very detailed layout and think i would enjoy scratch building structures for it. My layout is o scale. I have no idea where to start or what I need, can anyone help? Thanks.
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    Best Prices

    I have another question. Do you know any websites that have really good train prices? I already knew that scenery stuff could be expensive, but as I start to really use it the point is really driven home . Thanks.
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    Railroad TV shows

    I have recently been watching Tracks Ahead on PBS which talks about model railroads and real railroads and it is pretty good, does anyone else know of any other model/real railroad shows? I think they are fun to watch whenever you have some time for it.
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    River/Stream

    Hey again everyone, I have yet another question for you. One aspect I know I want to incorporate into my 8x8 foot layout is a river/ stream. My idea is having 2 mountains w/tunnels very close to each other with about a 10 to 12" opening between them which trains will run through. Then have a...
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    Ives inherited

    I inherited an small collection of old trains and accessories. It is mostly lionel, but it includes an old Ives #3218 engine and one passenger car to go with it. They are in good shape, but the motor of the engine is missing a lot of needed pieces. I was wondering if anyone had additional...
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    ballast

    Hi, Im new on "the-gauge" I am currently building my first really detailed layout and will stop back for help. Right now I am wondering how to glue ballast under the track without making it look fake? One other thing, if any of you have any ideas on how to make it possible to get an 8'x8' layout...
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