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    Let's get LOADED!

    Roger, that is a hilarious and very clever photo! Love the burden heavy gons! Ralph
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    Scrap yard

    Yikes! Great series of shots and story Wayne! Yeah, I gotta dirty up the yard, add more dirt ground cover, some weeds, trash, and weather the car crusher more. I'm working on another part of the layout right now but I'll post an update of a dirtier scrap yard sometime soon. :) Ralph
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    An Update

    Best wishes Matt. Hang in there, have a speedy recovery, and a full return of hand function! Ralph
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    In the future - no rails?

    Amazing! Personally I'm not sure I'd get on a magnetic car traveling along the side of (but not actually touching!) a four story building! :) Very cool technology indeed though! Ralph
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    I Quit too

    aussie Moderation in all things Charlie! :) Ralph
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    Weekly Foto Phun 10/10-10/16

    I need to take some more photos but here is one I took of a Kings Port & Western covered hopper with the original lettering scheme. I'm still undecided about whether to letter any other cars this way or to go with a more recent scheme I'm working on with an outline of the state of NY as part of...
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    Building and Kitbashing a Walthers Cornerstone Refinery

    That looks great...and complicated! I'm really impressed! Ralph
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    Kiski junction railroad 7135

    That is a sharp looking loco! I like the description of the road. Ralph
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    My new industrial layout

    Nice set up Loren! Keep us up to date! Ralph
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    I Quit too

    Way to go Charlie! Best wishes! Ralph
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    Progress photos

    I remember that article. I like the way you represented yours. Looks great! Ralph
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    Let's get LOADED!

    Here's a few more. http://www.zealot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163051 e paw, great stuff! Ralph
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    Scrap yard

    I'm posting these pics here so I can link them to another thread and avoid sidetracking the other thread's theme. :) This is a scrap yard with a "imagineered" car shredder turning piles of junk autos into pieces to load into gons. Some day I'll upgrade the crane and loader which were...
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    Weekly Photo Fun 10-3

    I'm sure it will be in the budget for next year. I've got a good feeling about the Penn Central's prospects! sign1 I have to say that is is a great pleasure to see that overheard wire! NICE JOB!!!:thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: Great pictures everyone! Here's more...
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    Let's get LOADED!

    Yeah, it makes a picturesque view for the passengers waiting at West Mill station. :mrgreen:
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    Could someone point me in the direction of the exit?

    Hello everyone. Thank you for your comments in response to the always unfortunate case of a member leaving unhappy. I'm going to close this thread but before I do I'm going to offer some summary statements. 1. Forums are intended to create communities in which members enjoy sharing...
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    Let's get LOADED!

    Fun thread! For me its scrap metal from shredded automobiles! Ralph
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    Weekly Photo Fun 10-3

    You KNOW it! :thumb: Ralph
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    Weekly Photo Fun 10-3

    Yes indeed! :thumb: Ralph By the way Jeffrey, I can think of a railroad that would suit those Jade green flat cars! :mrgreen:
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    My first scratch built Railroad model.

    That's great Dave! How did you create the riveting at the ends of the tank? Ralph