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  1. chooch.42

    Which Track Planning Software

    Hi! Have been watching the posts here and elsewhere on The Gauge. From what I've seen, XTrakCad does a nice job, but my computer, like its SYSOP, is old (WinME) and v4.0 is only certyified XP. Does anybody know where v3.14 is available, so I can start climbing the learning curve? Thanks for ALL...
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    What's Your Favorite Style of Diesel?

    Anybody besides a Pennsy fan ever heard of a BP-20, Baldwin Passenger(A-1-A,A-1-A) Shark...2000 hp of streamlined beeeauty !
  3. chooch.42

    conrail

    Conrail's Juniata Loco Shop also did paint jobs for several lines - locos would arrive in primer, get thier new work clothes on and leave in consist and sometimes working for owners interchange point. NS seems to be continuing this business (Ohio Central units being done now). I cant list all...
  4. chooch.42

    My New Haven Photos

    Thanks for putting together the slide show! Impressive layout,trackwork looks beautiful ! Looking forward to your next progress report,(and thanks for putting FACES in the photos, too.).
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    Hobby shops in Pittsburgh PA.

    chooch.42 Steve, Two within two miles of Cranberry (PA Turnpike) exit, Hobby Express on Rte.228 east, and Cranberry Hobby Depot on Rte 19 north. Both are decent if not comprehensive with helpful staff, and are displayed on Google Maps (if you aren't familiar with the area), if you're coming...
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    Flatcar bridges

    They're used here in Pa., have seen 'em near Punxsutawney,(B&PRR) and near NS (ex-CR) Conemaugh Line. One man's trash is another's bridge.