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    PowerPlants, Saw Mills, and Harbors

    I want to put a Coal powerplant, a saw mill and a harbor. I am making all this in a modern day setting. I can find older looking saw mills but not any newer ones. I have no clue about the power plant nd the habor will be unloading the big 30 to 60 ft containers. I have already got a big dockside...
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    Questions about foam?

    I have read in here that a lot of people use foam under their layout. That would help me a lot. But where do I get it from and what kind? I have seen in here Blue foam, but whats the best in shaping? Thanks
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    Scenery

    What can anyone tell me about how to build montains and the best stuff to use, and everything else to, grass, roads or any thing to help me on this end? Thanks
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    Coal Dump

    In my layout, I am building a coal mine and then all the coal will venture down to a coal power plant. I want to place a coal dump of some sort where the hopper will actually dump the coal out. I have seen a operating set but can't find it now. Thanks for your help
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    Draw Bridge

    I have a lot of experience in wood working, small engines, and in college for an engineering degree hopefully. I have already thought of different ways, i was just wondering what would be the most cost effective, i am on a really tight budget for this.
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    Right Track Software

    I ahve been trying to download the free version of Atlas' Right Track software. I sent my email adresse but never got a responce? Anyone have this problem? I emailed the company a week ago and no responce. Is there another choice?
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    Draw Bridge

    Yeah, like that, is it best to buy one or could i make one cheaper?
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    Draw Bridge

    I was thinking about putting a train draw bridge on my layout. I want one that pivots at on end sending the other end up or down. Has anyone ever tried this or know where I can look at one?
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    Hobby Shops

    Does anyone know where the hobby shops are in Virginia, around Richmond? Some where with good stuff and kinda cheap. Just starting and on a fix income
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    Wiring turnouts/switches

    I am just starting to use turnouts in my layouts. I only had a simple layout then i had to take it all down. I need to know how to wire my turnouts to the switch and the switch to the power. Thanks for helping.
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    Train layout software

    I was wondering if anyone knew of a computer software program that I could use to start my layout. I have drawn it on paper, and was wondering if there is a program where I can lay it out on and the program tell me how much track I need, what sizes, and everything. Im looking for a program that...