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    question about "N" gauge in general

    I haven't looked at... ...prices to determine my attraction to N Scale. I was just thrilled when my dad bought a set of Postage Stamp Trains when they came out. The normal expanded HO figure 8 at Christmas became an empire with three trains running different routes and the fun was throwing the...
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    Photo fun 6-20-08

    Here's a start to my... ...N Gauge READING TERMINAL. Mark
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    You Might Not Be A model Railroader...

    you get queazy about an offer to... ...hang out at a hump yard to watch all the action.
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    the "art" of modeling "sound"

    What you need is a can of... ...creosote. I don't know if there's a limit to how much you should be exposed to in a closed/small room. That's the aroma I get "heady" over trackside. I bought an MRC Sound and Power throttle, now out of production but found occasionally on the web. The horn is a...
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    Finally my GP30's are here

    I've always... ...been partial to GP-30s. I got mine a few days ago too! YEAAAAY! I hope I can take a few minutes and just post a pic. Of course mine are R-E-A-D-I-N-G. Reading's the railroad for me. I started reading (as in reading, not READING-:p) about the GP-30 after I read your...
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    N Scale Dummy Engines

    I'm gonna need... ...a Model Power FP7 (well, two actually) dummies for my READING pushpulls. I had test run a train for a few weeks but there's too much power and eventually the pushing from the rear is just too much. It's one time in life I'd prefer to be onna "drag" man. I just hope to...
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    Disaster Has Struck

    Just chalk it uP... ...to the global economy where anything for a buck is worth exactly what you paid for- and even it's cheaper at twice the price. It may not have all the proper chemistry/components/construction as long as it's cheaper. Sorry for you woes. Mark
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    Photo Fun 5-31-08

    A note to Ralph. I am sorry that your barge scene doesn't look as dark and depessing as it once did.:eek: Man, who turned on the lights?(!) Mark
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    Help with N Scale Catenary

    Why drop your pants... ...at all? I had/have early Rapido GG-1s (can't find one- the other let the smoke out). I ran 'em with their pants up as direction deemed. I plan on simulating any wire contact when my new KATO Gs come by restricting the height the pan can open. I am already thinking a...
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    N scale city, highrises and Skyscrapers

    Wow! If I could muster the words to say more... I do see the need to buy a few Hilltowne Hotels. I have one so far. I was gonna bash it for the head house to emulate the Reading Terminal, Phila. Thanks for great inspiration. Mark
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    First Video

    Nice job. Some year I'll get around to joining you. A nice job 88. Mark
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    Off topic. C-47 for sale.

    ebay at its best. eBay Motors: DC-3/ C-47 Unbeleviable Deal Man, if I had $88,000 and a pilot's ticket. I would park it next to the GG-1. Mark
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    Free N Scale Signs and Printable Details

    I thought I'd leave a note... ...and say thanks. I grab images all the time just for making better models. I liked the rack of suits.:mrgreen: Mark
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    Barnum & Bailey Train spotted!

    My wife went to visit her mom today and they got to see the Barnum & Bailey circus train rolling thru So. Plainfield, NJ. Since I couldn't be there (that "work" thing) I don't know which way it was going but I think I'll look 'em up on the web and see what their schedule looks like- maybe I can...
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    Barnum & Bailey Circus Train spotted!

    My wife went to visit her mom today and they got to see the Barnum & Bailey circus train rolling thru So. Plainfield, NJ. Since I couldn't be there (that "work" thing) I don't know which way it was going but I think I'll look 'em up on the web and see what their schedule looks like- maybe I can...
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    Its FRIDAY 04-25-08, Weekend Modeling Plans!

    Wait a sec. announce1You're gonna do what? And you want to know what I'm up to with modeling plans?:rolleyes: Your girlfriend and daughter must be models then. :thumb: Well, fortunately I do have modeling plans too.:mrgreen: Mark:p
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    Railfanning the JGL, 6/30/64

    Nice job Gary. I noticed the fishplates in the last photo. Worth the effort in this case. Good to see the RR again too. Mark
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    How to illumunate an N scale building ?

    Candles are out! Don't even think of trying it.:eek: Mark:mrgreen:
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    Can You Recommend Track Planning Software

    The best track planning soft... ...ware I know of is the mush in muh head- factory installed.:mrgreen: Everthing else has a learning curve (even the crayons).:thumb: Good luck.:wave: Mark (uhmmm, did I use enough swinging things to show i'm just havin' fun and stuff?)
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    Favorite N Scale Manufacturer

    Having grown up... ...from 2 Postage Stamp sets...I decline to vote. There's too much out there. All N Scale manufactures are my favorites. Geez, what- I need to make one more voted for than the other? Where's Blair Line, J-N-J, Gold Medal, and every other company that contributes to our...