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    How wide can this be? N Scale layout

    this link Not sure if this will work.. http://www.terraserver.com/imagery/image_gx.asp?cpx=-79.87292805&cpy=40.39499219&res=8&provider_id=307&t=pan&dat=5-2-2002&OL=Off
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    How wide can this be? N Scale layout

    layout Let me see if I understand... - N scale YES - 11x10 room YES - benchwork against the walls, max 30" deep YES (3 walls actual room 11' x 20') - 4 bridges, all (?) crossing at 45 degrees to the river YES(I guess I mean 90*) Some questions - - What is the width of the river...
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    How wide can this be? N Scale layout

    I am starting over, AGAIN. I want to see the layout from the river view, as the mainline parallels the river, and the smaller railroads cross multiple bridges going from blast furnace to rolling mills, etc. The area I model has 3 to 4 bridges that cross the river at a 45 degree angle, making...
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    How big is this building?

    How big do you think this building is? What size would you make it in N scale? Thanks
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    South Hills Junction module

    Fellow Pittsburgher... You nailed it! I didn't have to be told where it was, It is a dead on replica of PGH! SWEET~!!!
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    DCC and The NW2

    New NW2 Hi, How does the kato NW2 compare to Atlas MP15 or the life like sw9-sw1200 for slow speeds, pulling power? I am only using DC, so no decoders in my future.:cry:
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    A Little Disappointed Tonight.

    Waiting too.. On Feb 12th I won an old timetable. The seller is from the trolley museum an hour away. Two weeks later, I've never received anything, the museum is run by volunteers, and the ebay person is missing in action. He didn't return phone calls, e-mail, or show up at the museum...
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    Modeling funk

    I am in a funk. As usual, I get about 80% done with a layout, then want to change a few things, and before you know it, I've torn apart 90% of the layout. Pros: I salvaged all buildings, wiring, and trees, etc. Cons: I don't know if I really want a layout anymore. (sigh) Maybe...
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    Who makes good N scale lighting?

    good lights I belive the name is miniatronics? they come in plastic bags with a dark blue cardboard package card. Also N.J. International is great.
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    Passenger car in N scale

    2 axel trucks! I thought so! Thanks for confirming that! With that being the case, which Micro-train trucks should I replace them with? The original model power trucks "snapped" into place, no screws, or push pins. Or should I make a whole new floor myself?
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    whole system in a 11' x 10'???

    Can you design a n scale layout from this system map? It must have continuous running. Monongahela junction and north bessemer are major yards, monongahela river, and room for steel mills (Edgar thomson, duquense, homestead, national), and all structures listed. dark brown is higher elevation...
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    Passenger car in N scale

    Trucks outta gauge! I bought two model power passenger cars at the train show ($8. each). They look nice, but the wheels are outta whack! They dont fit in the gauge of a switch or bridge guide rails. I removed them, and tried to replace them with micro trains wheels, but the truck is too wide...
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    1940's coal supply

    any ideas? On how to make those chutes? I need 8 or 9 of them. Or just leave it as is?
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    1940's coal supply

    my attempt I built the building from wood. (yes, I agree with the person who posted about cutting window openings always come out crooked). The wall is all styrene. The base of the model will be styrofoam, untill positioned on layout. Any advice?
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    1940's coal supply

    Found this (1 of 3) picture of a siding near where I live. I am trying to model it in N scale. What color do YOU think it is? I tried green, but I'm not thrilled with results. How about the painted signs? I'll probably try to use dry transfers unless you have a better idea. Nice pic huh?
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    N scale size bridge question

    8 feet yikes! time to compress!!
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    N scale size bridge question

    I want to model a bridge that is 1400'. How big is that in N scale?
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    Passenger car in N scale

    another pic Heres another pic I found online
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    Passenger car in N scale

    Hi all. I want to model this car in N scale, but don't know which n scale car is the most similar. I'll strip it and repaint it, no problem. Who makes one like this in N scale? Thanks.
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    progress in SW PA

    Sw Pa Hey, I can see my house from here!!