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    LARGE layout in progress

    OK siderod, you got me!:rolleyes: :D Since I'm still a beginner, and I don't have the moola for that there fancy DCC stuff, my mind works in DC only! :rolleyes: :wave: -doc
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    Happy Birthday To You:

    Happy birthday guys!!!:thumb: -doc
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    Metal Etch Primer in my eye

    Make sure your irrigate your eyes (which you have done already). At the first instance of any pain/irritation irrigate with clean water again for at least 15-20 minutes and then head to your doc's office or an acute care facility (ER). You may feel fine now, but in the morning you may have some...
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    Some More Birthdays

    Happy birthday guys!!!! -doc
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    LARGE layout in progress

    Ummmmmm...WOW! That is definitely a jaw-dropper!!!:eek: I would love to see his control panel when it is completed!!! -doc
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    Did I get the right soldering iron?

    yes, YES, and YES!!!:D :D
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    ITS HERE......Drum Roll Please!

    Once again, a great issue!!! Keep up the great work!!!!:thumb: :D -doc
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    Upset with Search

    Don't mean to go off topic, but trainclown, you might want to post something soon. Did you look at your post counter?? :eek: :eek: -doc
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    Benchwork: Correcting Warped Lumber

    Just a little bit. Once I put the legs on I discovered that I could not lift this big "L" by myself. It took myself along with my poor little wife and 2 neighbors to flip it! :rolleyes: As for the 4 tier G scale layout, it's a good idea, but I think it would be destined to be a switching only...
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    Benchwork: Correcting Warped Lumber

    I really had no problems with the wood I used for my benchwork. I bought it all at the local DIY store in the middle of the summer heat and humidity. No warping as of yet, but then again I used 2x4's for the frame, 1x2's for the lattice under the plywood, and 4x4's for the legs. I think...
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    Snow For Christmas!

    It's supposed to snow (mixed w/rain) here tomorrow (dec29th) in the AM. 4 days late, but beggars can't be choosers!:rolleyes: :D -doc
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    NJ MM Train wreck!

    Wow!!! That looks like some fun destruction!!:thumb: :D -doc
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    Now THIS is Good News!!!!!!

    great story! I wonder if they built it with a crack like the real one. -doc
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    FYI.... Model RR Show on TV

    So, what I'm gathering from everyone is that I didn't miss much. -doc
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    OK, whadja get??

    So far the only Christmas present I've gotten, is to finally be able to be home for Christmas to see my daughter's smile when she opened up her presents. My parent's box hasn't gotten to us yet. :( The USPS says they work until you get your box on time. The military mail service says they work...
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    scale miles

    trainking, I found this website while googling train stuff one night. Hope it helps!:thumb: http://www.csgnetwork.com/modrrscaleconv.html -doc (the other one)
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    Rolling stock storage - what do you do?

    dhutch, that's an awesome idea! what about an entire siding boxed in plexiglass? i'm sure someone has done/thought/posted this idea already, but since I'm a beginner, I have the excuse of ignorance!:rolleyes: If any salty MRR's out there have any pics or stories, please share!!!! Thanks! -doc
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    2005 Model Railroad Plans?

    First, my FY05 budget plan keeps getting chopped down by the CFO. I'm already 3 months into the fiscal year, and still no production. As soon as the budget passes the board, we will finish laying the subterrianean level of the greater Kanto Rail System. All of the ground work has been completed...
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    Hi

    John, Welcome to the gauge! I bet you have a lot of great info that can carry over to railroading! Welcome again!:wave: -doc
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    newbee

    Mike, welcome to the gauge!:wave: In response to your questions: a: who in the world needs a life when they live on a small island in the middle of the mediteranean? b: we all ramble on and on here, that's what makes this forum great!:rolleyes: :D c: comments are endless on this forum...