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    Kato Unitrack and Micro-trains couplers

    Hello, I would like to build the N scale Great Northern Railway layout, plan #13 featured in Model Railroader's recent 102 Realistic trackplans issue. The plan states that the minimum radius curve is 9 3/4". I would like to use Kato's Unitrack, but it comes 15 dgree radius and 45 degree...
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    Bachmann GE 45 Tonner

    Hello, I would like to know what the length of the model GE 45 Tonner is, as I would like to purchase one but I need to now if it will fit in a really tight spot on a new micro layout I'm building. Thanks, Jorge
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    Bronx Union Golden spike

    Hello Everybody, The new Bronx Union layout is now in operation. The Golden Spike was driven today at 1700hrs. The layout was inspired by the East & R. Egg Cement Co. Ltd. layout featured in Carl Arendt's Micro and Small Layouts webpage Small Layout Scrapbook and Small Layout Scrapbook and in...
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    Bronx Union Terminal Notice of Abandonment

    Bronx Union Terminal & Transportation Company-ABANDONMENT Decided: September 13, 2007 Bronx Union Terminal & Transportation Company (BUTT) filed a notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1152 Subpart F-Exempt Abandonments to abandon and discontinue service over a 1-mile line of railroad at its...
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    Carfloat Railroad Update

    Hello Everybody, Its been awhile since I've posted anything. I hope everyone has made progress on their model railroads. I have been very busy on the real railroad, where time on the model railroad is has become very limited. I havent done much, but I have managed to get building No.2 up, with...
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    Overhead wire

    Hello Everyone, I know that this has probably been beaten to death already, but I have a steeple cab electric that runs off of overhead wire, but I dont know how to wire the overhead. I have done alot of reading regarding this topic, but I'm still alittle lost:confused: . The layout is wired...
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    Carfloat Railroad Update

    Hello Everyone, Its been awhile since I lasted posted pics of the layout. The real railroad that pays the bills and supports the hobby changed my hours. I now work at night....again:evil: . I havent done much, but every little bit counts for progress. I weathered the tracks this weekend and...
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    Tools for kitbashing

    Hello Everybody, I'm going to attempt my first kitbash. I want to build an ex Canadian National narrow gauge EMD NF210. What are the basic tools that i need for a successful project? Thanks, Jorge
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    Bronx Union carfloat Update

    Hello Everyone:wave: , It's been awhile since my last post but, the Susie-Q has me working alot of long hours lately. I have modified the Walthers floatbridge with metal rails instead of the plastic ones that the kit brings. I can now run an engine out onto the carfloat like it actually...
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    New Member znd layout photos FINALLY!

    Hello:wave: , My name is Jorge, I live in New Jersey and I'm an engineer for the Susquehanna Railroad. I have been reading the posts for awhile and finally decided to join. Here are pics of my 12' long by 18" wide layout that is currently under construction. I model New York carfloat...
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    New Member and layout

    Hello:wave: , My name is Jorge, I live in New Jersey and I'm an engineer for the Susquehanna Railroad. I have been reading the posts for awhile and finally decided to join. Here are pics of my 12' long by 18" wide layout that is currently under construction. I model New York carfloat...
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