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    How many are using code 55 track?

    My last layout used code 55 Micro Engineering, along with both Micro Engineering and hand built turnouts, My first NTrak as well as my first oNeTrak modules used Atlas code 80 while my 2nd NTrak 2 section module used Peco code 55. My current Home layout is being built with both leftover and...
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    Rails in the weeds (The Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway) :(
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    So, what does your wife think?

    My wife probably would not have married me if she had a real problem with my hobby. She dosen't participate in it, as she has other interests, However, she does her fair share of work at the store and is willing to help out if a customer needs help or has a question. She had no problem giving...
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    What Train or Railroad are You?

    Canadian for me and my other half ended up as the Flying Scotsman (Figures, as she is of the McNabb clan)
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    Throttle in the notch 8 position :wave:
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    Black Powder, Used before Dynamite came along
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    Ditch Lights
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    Its FRIDAY 9-16-05, Weekend Modeling Plans!

    I have to spend what little spare time I have touching up the scenery and structures on my 3 NTrak and 2 oNeTrak modules for our upcoming annual model train meet here in Victoria next weekend. Lots of work to do :) Cheers!
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    Uncontrolled Rolling Stock...What In Blazes Do You Mean "We Have A Runaway On The Big Hill"??? :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    Pit Run...Low grade ballast straight out of a gravel pit.
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

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    Its Monday 9-5-05, Weekend modeling accomplishments!

    I had planned to build a couple of loading docks for two of my short oNeTrak modules and I decided to build one of the N Scale Fox Valley Models Milk Stations. The model is OK, but I felt that it needed a little extra, so I built a loading dock extension and added some cross bracing to the...
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    N Scale model trains
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    Its FRIDAY 9-2-05, Weekend Modeling Plans!

    I have 2 x 2ft long by 1 x ft wide oNeTrak modules that the guys have been bugging me to apply some scenery to and, as both have a single spur off the main, I will try to build a small industry/loading dock etc to each. Also, the better half is looking at my recently filled raised garden...
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    Handraulic...The power method used by the good ole 0-5-0 :D ;)
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    Decapod Steam Engine (2-10-0)
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    Steam Donkey
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    Katrina News Thread!!!

    We, up here on the west coast of Canada hope that all of you in the path of this storm are able to weather it with the least damage possible. Hang in there and I hope to hear that you are all doing well after Katrina. Good Luck and Godspeed.
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    An Enginhouse
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    Brain Teaser / Diversion

    The rest of the world's population who only wish to see the backside of the politicians as they leave town by train.