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    Help on Atlas products (Newbie)

    how big is your layout going to be? 4x8 is good for beginners- go to http://freewebs.com/homodeltrains and then click the beginner page and there are diagrams on building a good sturdy table. hope this helps.
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    do you think this will work?

    ok. earlier today, i had an idea. now, call me crazy, but what if like a town hall/office or a meseum(i spelled wrong) would allow you/someone who asked, to build a train layout for show. Do you think they would allow it? it is on their budget though.
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    what coupler will match EZ Mate?

    I have Bachmann ez mate couplers. i am wondering if they will fit with Kadee couplers- if so, which #
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    Survey for School - Please Answer!

    1. Do you know anyone who owns model trains?no 2. Do you own model trains?yes 3. Did any of your parents own model trains?not sure 4. Do you or your parents still actively collect model trains?yes 5. What type of model train do you or your parents own? (Lionel, LGB, Atlas, etc.)Atlas 6. Do you...
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    Looking For A Font

    look in your sig.- the "CANNONBALL"- i reconize the N(just make it bold) I might be wrong
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    XtrkCad question

    so how do i change to feet? i have been using atlas, so this is way different edit:this isn't working
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    XtrkCad question

    how do you change the size of ruler on the left? i want to make a 10'x12' plan
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    comments?

    it looks good, but is the plan for HO, because the n scale track is much smaller
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    Hello need a track plan

    can someone give me a site for a free download for this software I currently have the atlas stuff, but it doesnt go to a 10' x 12' if it does, tell me how plztrain97
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    comments?

    glad you asked. on my old layout, it was a 4x8. this time i decided to go a bit bigger. i am building it in the garage. i live in an apartment complex, so i have limitations.
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    Track

    ok. idk a good price, but as for the cork roadbed, you may be able to get for cheap at a craft store. i went to one today for some paints and some some for like $2- i dont remember how much of cork was in it.
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    comments?

    o ok- now i understand
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    comments?

    i dont understand
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    comments?

    ya- thats what i am thinking. I at least want to have 2 mainline runs- 1 outer and 1 inner
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    comments?

    I need some comments- will not know where to put buildings yet. Kevin
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    slowing starting

    title was supposed to be slowly starting ok. i am planning my layout right now. it will have a mix of bachmann ez track and atlas code 100. I hve been making my own buildings and a mountain. So far I have built a mountain/tunnel, station, cement factory, engine stall, cattle loading ramp, and i...
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    Best planning software?

    what are some links for these? I wanna try- i am using the Atlas one, but not good.
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    Let me (and others) see your wiring panel

    I want to see your wiring/control panel to get an idea of how i should make mine and for you to share with others. look at the 4th, 5th, and 6th image down to see what i am talking about. http://westbnsf.smrn.com/modelRR.htm
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    2 trains w/ DC

    ok. i am building my layout soon- a 5x8 layout. I was wonder if you can run 2 trains with DC? I cant afford to get DCC right now. Would i need to have two power packs or no?
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    Pictures from my layout....

    i enjoy:thumb::thumb: very nice