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    Do We Need Road Specific Forums?

    No. I think there are enough "other" resources out on the web. Seems like there are enough places even here to post info, ask questions or otherwise share interests here and not get bogged down with "SIG" stuff. Make the "others" yours. I think we're more current/topical rather than creating...
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    CSX Modelers UNITE,don't

    Look, I'm a pussycat... ...normally but, you guys posting pics of that "Cheesie Chessie" scheme- well, you're pushing my buttons! I actually liked the NJ DOT's "Disco" scheme on their U34CHs. I don't know why, but I did. However- that, that...that horrid cheesie Chessie:eek: cat on a mat...
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    Unitrack Layouts

    Dick, I was thinking... ...about how I came to using Unitrack. I knew Kato made some good products and I looked at the track for a few weeks at the LHS. The price they wanted was too high (3X) for what could be had mail order (they literally are in the high rent district). I thought I'd like to...
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    N Scale Pioneer Zypher

    If you can find a copy of... ... "The Silver Streak" from the 30's- great footage- it's a(the) disaster film with Dagwood Bumstead from film the era, I can't think of his name- but the film/video is available and it features the train as the hero saving a man injured while building the Grand...
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    A little interchange action

    Ralph, N? I always had the impression you were an HO modeler. You know I'm a PC fan and always liked your work. If it's N, I like it even more. Keep up the good work. Mark
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    Unitrack Layouts

    I "had" a fabulous... ... Unitrack layout- time, convenience running until 9/11. Had to break it up- thought I need to sell my house. The track plan was provided point to point with a run through loop or 3- other RRs. U shaped to fill a spare bedroom. Nice. Uh, In case you're not interested-...
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    Model Train Ferry

    No, uhhh. you're not crazy... you're... ... What the heck are you talking about? It'll be $200.00 an hour if you reply. Now lay down on my couch and explain this to me- take all the time you need:mrgreen: . Mark
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    makeing trucks from resin

    I just like Squidbaits handle and signature- "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Thank you- the Manayunk Canal Line Management. Mark
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    Thinking about the hobby

    That's a very... ...bad photo and I appreciate your comments.:) Mark
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    What a MESS

    P U Buy like my job- they'd tell me- hey- if you don't like working here- you know where the door is. This is like coming home to my beautiful neighbor hood to find they tore down the sweet 'lil house across the street- put up a CVS and invited all the graffitti artists to make the place...
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    Sad News....

    No words to say that could... ...express... Mark
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    Train Shows

    Try... ... the Coming Events link at trains.com. http://www.trains.com/trc/ Mark
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    30 Year Old Atlas Engine & Cars

    Any thing is only worth as much... ...as it is to you. HO or otherwise. I agree that it may be worth 40 bucks but not to say it may be worth less or more. I believe once we have an independent panel of my colleauges to consider this issue there will be a positive answer to this very puzzling...
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    55 gallon drum color classifications?

    I knew a fellow... ...(model railroader too) who took an acetylene torch to a black 55 gallon drum to cut it in half and make a BBQ/smoker. Well, after the fiery explosion and smoke cleared, the black drum was no mo' and his face was red, for weeks (as the new skin grew back). A model...
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    Basement flooded w/ all the rain!!

    Coulda bean wurst! Sorry to hear of your woes. I can't help but remember the firetrucks nextdoor at my dad's house pumping out the guy's basement- 8' deep worth- never waterproofed. It's funny seeing things like computer mouses and underwear with tangles of who-knows-what swirlin' in the...
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    Laid the Golden Spike! er... Glue!

    Congrats on the glue job and... ...I like the layout of your layout. Mark
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    Printing in Scale

    Too busy? I've been lurking alot. Got a broken finger end of January- no modeling, model making, no heavy lifting (right hand too- my favored hand), no serious nose or butt p, well you don't need to know that! Typing don't go so good with a cast on either by the way although it is amusing at...
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    Help Me With A Dilemma

    I think... ...you're coming to grips with reality. Geesh, hate when that happens! I think you wanna run trains but ain't got the space. N is great for running trains. Ahhh but, the smell of ozone off those big motors. And don't try to paint me into a corner with your daughter's interest...
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    You want vintage graphics?

    Here's a site I found, thought I'd keep it to mice self- oh yeah~~~~~~~` bbbbbubboobubaboo, Oh, eh, sorry (Flashback- Sly and the Family Stone).doodoodooDahdooDoDaDo, I wanna thank you for lettin me... ...be mice elf... Anyway, if ya know how to right click and save, etc.... (if you...
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    What is a good size small N layout ?

    I scanned through and... ... didn't see anything mentioned here so, Kato has N Scale plans on their site showing a few plans. At least- last time I looked. Mark:wave: