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    Modesto & Empire Traction

    Article in October 2007 RMC Howdy, There is a nicely detailed article on the M&ET in the October 2007 RMC. Trevor Marshall also shows how to build parts of it as a Free-Mo module set. You could use the same trackplan and forget the joints for the modules. Still would be lots of fun to operate...
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    Another reason to go to Micheal's craft stores

    Another reason to go to Michael's craft stores Folks, I've seen this posted on several other group and couldn't find it here. The following link shows a neat scenery item found at Michael's. http://ardleybridge.fotopic.net/c1501517.html If you've seen this before, I apologize for the repeat...
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    Weekly Photo Fun week of Feb. 29

    Here are 3 "trackside" pictures. I don't take pictures with trains headed towards me.....I believe in safety! ;) Please forgive the lack of depth of field. The lighting was marginal and a flash would have "washed" everything out.
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    Weekly Photo Fun 11/23

    Dear Tim If you would be so kind as to tell me where I was when I took that picture I would really like to know. We were headed to visit my wife's cousin in Patriot Ohio, and the dog needed a stop, so I was out with him when they came by with the switcher. I know it was a power plant and that is...
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    Nomad Valley R.R.

    Loren, Is the "correct" answer either a "choice A" or "choice B"? If it's limited to the 2, then I'd go with the oil terminal in the foreground. I think that the ideas offered in the "new siding" discussion are very different from what you've got so far. How are the tracks in the foreground...
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    Weekly Photo Fun 11/23

    Charlie, Thanks for posting the picture of the plant switcher! I used to try to get a glimpse of it every time I headed north on by the plant! :thumb: Great pics by everyone else! Regards from Ohio! Tim
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    Our Layouts - Photo Thread

    Josh, This is supposed to be a 98% traction design. Non traction power will make guest appearances at the to be built interchanges. The next version (there's always a next version, isn't there :thumb:) will be without the duckunder and will add the interchanges mentioned before. Thanks for...
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    Our Layouts - Photo Thread

    OK, Layout pics as promised. These pics show the home layout as of a few years ago. That was before I started building Free-mo modules!sign1 These pics show the "bottom" of the trackplan in the area of sidings 8 thru 13. Regards from Ohio, Tim
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    Our Layouts - Photo Thread

    Here's my first "permanent" home layout...concept and progress First image is the "Layout Design Element" based on the North Shore Line in Waukegan and North Chicago, Ill. Next is the trackplan to fit the 8.5 ft by 24 ft space. Next message, I'll post some actual layout pics Regards from...
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    Hello ya'll

    These pictures show some nice diorama scenes, IMHO. However, the displays are fully functional Free-mo (HO scale) modules. The backdrop is attached to the wall behind the modules; not to the modules. In fact, these two modules were displayed at the 2007 Detroit National Train Show. There are...
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    Hello ya'll

    Robert, You might be able to "have your cake and eat it, too" Here are a couple of pictures of my friend's display. I'll make more comments after the pics.
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    new siding

    Loren, I've attached the drawing below. Originally, my thought was to bring a short spur off the mainline on the right side of the drawing towards the powerhouse location. Then it came to me; if the "needed" coal action was less than the other activity on a spur, that spur could be...
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    new siding

    Loren, I might have missed some info (happens all the time) about the "time frame" of your layout. The reason I ask is there is potential for another siding to service your industry. (which has/hasn't been decided??) If you are modeling anytime up until the EPA era, coal was used for heat and...
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    Anyone Modeling The "GRAND TRUNK WESTERN"

    My Dad had drawn up plans for a garage sized layout of the Holly Division. He was going to model from Durand, MI down to the C&O/PM diamonds at Holly, MI. We massaged the trackplan a bit and he started building his version of Durand's freight yard. After a while, he got tired of the entire...
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    new siding

    Tile factory article Gary and Loren, Is this the article that you are looking for? Scratchbuild the Dal-Tile Company, a modern factory; Model Railroader; Nov 1996; pg 122. (data courtesy ofThe Model Train Magazine Index) Regards from Ohio, Tim
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    Desktop image

    Here's the image (not my own!) that I'm currently using on my desktop. No need to bore you with the shortcut icons!sign1 This picture came from the Ej&E archive site Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Archive - Photos by Louis Cerny I wanted to make sure the photographer received the proper credit!
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    Greeting from Ohio

    Thanks for the warm welcome Gents, I've taken posted a link in the modular forum to pictures taken at the Detroit National Train Show this July. Our two groups (Free-mo and Sipping and Switching Society of North Carolina) pretty much filled our 80 ft by 100 ft space! It was a fun 3 days and I...
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    Pictures from Detroit National Train Show (link)

    Good afternoon all, I wanted to share a link to pictures taken of the joined Free-mo / Sipping and Switching Society layout. This layout was displayed at the Detroit 2007 National Train Show in conjunction with the NMRA Convention. MrTrains.com - Model Railroading Tips and Techniques I hope...
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    Greeting from Ohio

    Hello to all, I've been browsing through the messages. Lots of great information out in the various forums. I've been a model rail for more than 40 years and currently am enjoying the Free-mo side of HO modular railroading. I hope to be able to contribute to this fine group in the near future...
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    Frieght Yard & Tuntable

    John, Here's a webpage with a freight yard/turntable that might spur some ideas. It's more of a staging yard than typical freight yard (in N scale). <http://ostramo.parostroj.net/oa/vanoce_2006/vanoce_2006.htm> Don't worry about the text on the site.....a picture's worth 1000 words...
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