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    European subways and rapid transits in H0

    I saw an ad the other day for NE corridor catenery in HO. The guy was also offering 3rd rail shoes, Try googling for it
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    make my own ground foam

    Sounds like the flower base stuff Ron P mentioned. You should find it at any craft store
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    Rebuilders

    I want to find out how he did it. Did Walthers ever offer the EMD rime Mover in N?
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    Rebuilders

    I don't even know if it was on this forum. Some years ago there was a thread on constructing a loco that was in the process of being re-engined The Prime mover was completely exposed and hd been made of about 30 pieces of Plastruct, The model was N IIRC. Any help greatly appreciated
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    Cars/Trucks/Vehicles size suggestions

    The deciding factor in scaling matchbox models was making them fit the box. Also as they were originally made in the UK, if there was a choice, they would be scaled to fit OO rather than HO
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    Walthers Auto-Rack loading ramp?

    They weren't a very good representation of any prototype MR (?) published an article on improving them a couple of years back.
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    HO scale vehicle license plate decals

    Older plates. Can't remember where it came from
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    Custom Storefront

    Got to thinking this morning. Old Posts. ithink I found what I want here http://forum.zealot.com/t100119/ As often is the case, the old ways are the best ways and there's nothing new under the sun. Found plenty of ideas for future projects. The detail that Matthy and others produced in card...
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    Custom Storefront

    Thanks, those were pretty much my ideas. The problem I've run into is that nothing I've come up with to date looks right to represent the framing round the window, I've tried L shaped profiles fixed inside but it still doesn't look right.
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    Custom Storefront

    this is the kit. i want to replace the grant lin windows at the front with something modern. I've tried several ideas but nothing looks right. I'd bookmarked this thread a long time ago. After coming back with it I sat for quite a while thinking about a number of people who are no longer with us
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    Custom Storefront

    I'm working on something similar to this. one of the kits i'm using is the Surrey Custom Models "Morty's Market". I want to upgrade the store windows to something more modern - a one piece late glass window. Nothing i've tried to date looks right. Anyone any suggestions?
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    New Build Peppercorn A1 Pacific Loco

    Lots of discussion at this site steam_tech@yahoogroups.com
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    Saying farwell

    God bless
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    Building An HO Scale Photo Diorama

    Like It lots; still got a few honey-dews (yuftis, in my native Scotland) to finish and I can get on with my layou. Next board planned is "everything a man could want"; a hamburger/pizza joint, a Buds&Suds bar and laundrette (got the idea from one next to the old Corvette Museum in Bowling Green)...
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    Could you recommend a model rr shop near Nijmegen, the Netherlands?

    If you specifically want Atlas products then it's very unlikely that you'll get the track anywhere in Europe. Mail Order from a stateside shop is your best bet
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    Springfield, MA show Juice Jacks

    E Mo Ry s link is broken. Anybody got a new one?
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    Store interiors

    Matt, Working in HO Ian
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    Store interiors

    Thanks Glen and others. What I was looking for was modern store interiors, displays etc. I'm over in Europe so many of the products on displays would be wrong (nit picking) I tried to get permission to photograph our local deli, hardware store and an auto store without success so will go with...
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    Store interiors

    Thanks guys, I was just being lazy, hoped there might be something ready to run:D
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    Store interiors

    Anybody know where I can get details of store interiors (shelving, displays etc.) to use inside my models. My local stores refused permission to photograph them