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    Tetter's Layout Progress and Other Pics.

    i had typed an explanation, but the internet crashed on me and it was lost. PLC=programmable logic controller BCD=binary coded decimal a PLC takes inputs from switches, sensors, buttons, or touchscreens and based on the program will turn on outputs such as lights, motors, valves or indicators...
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    Tetter's Layout Progress and Other Pics.

    For $180 you could get a small Koyo PLC with an add on output card and have 8 inputs and 22 outputs. depending on how you did your inputs, could get a number switch that has a BCD output and have 16 combos using 4 bits or 256 if you used all 8 bits. or get a LCD touchscreen for $400 and...
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    Garage Layout

    i used 1x4's for my legs. nailed them length wise at a 90 deg. they were very strong at that point, but i added some diagonal pieces down from the table for extra strength.
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    Missabe layout progress

    very nice!
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    Missabe layout progress

    i don't know if you posted it elsewhere, but i thought this one was cool YouTube - HO taconite emptys and this one YouTube - HO DMIR taconite train
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    Missabe layout progress

    I enjoyed them. just didn't say anything.
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    Here we go! Gotta start somewhere.

    wow! very cool man! your layout is very inspiring to me. i'm about to embark on an On30 adventure!
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    On30 Spectrum

    but either would look fine next to HO buildings.
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    On30 Spectrum

    found this on another site. On30 shay on the left. HO shay on the right.
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    On30 Spectrum

    i know what you are both saying. i was responding to the OP. i'm not a "rivet counter" though, so looks are more important that prototypical scale to me. if it doesn't look right, i don't care if it is to scale, i don't want it. now i haven't compared the engine the OP is specifically...
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    Putting sound in a Proto 2000 GP-30

    any suggestions on how to do this?
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    Putting sound in a Proto 2000 GP-30

    are the sound traxx the best sounding for GP's out there?
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    On30 Spectrum

    at the local train shop, i put a spectrum on30 boxcar next to a HO 40 ft reefer and they were almost the same size. i put the spectrum on30 shay next to several HO steamers and they were almost the same size. same thing with the spectrum on30 climax. i was going to do On30, but after i saw...
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    Putting sound in a Proto 2000 GP-30

    I just bought a Proto 2000 in a roadname that ran by my house growing up. they were sold out of the DCC and sound versions, so i bought the standard one. i've searched around some, but didn't find anything specific. what would be a compatible decoder and sound system to put in here? i'm very...
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    Atlas flex track, radius

    and the Ribbonrail gauges are only $3-4. seems worth it to me versus all these stories about having to cut templates and drawing stuff. less effort and less headache sounds good to me.
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    Atlas flex track, radius

    i bought a couple Ribbonrail Aignment Gauges from my local train store. they just lay between the tracks. available it many different sizes. i got 24" and 28" radius ones.
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    I'm ready to give it a try. First layout!

    been a little longer than a month, huh? sign1
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    Here we go! Gotta start somewhere.

    WOW! that's all i can say!
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    Breaking it down - Freestyle!!!

    no, you're not being a jerk. i know the tools you said you used, but i was just wondering if any of them were like the Fastracks template where you could take it or leave it.
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