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contest Galen: 31" -36" is the width of the shelves and/or bench tops. I am modeling in HO and no particular era. I have some vintage rolling stock, 30's , 40's era, and some later stuff. So, no particular era. This is just for fun. I am thinking a small industrial area and maybe some prairie...

hobby shops That would be cool, but only if there are enough hobbyists around to make it worth the money and effort.

wondering I'm wondering, has anyone ever tried to use an old touch tone phone for switch machines, etc.? Like: "to switch cab 9 to track 19, press 2 now."Would it even be possible?? Would it work?? :confused::confused::confused:

space figures Nacho man: You mean you live in AZ and didn't recognize that figure as one being from the space ship that crash-landed near Sedona in the fifties???

This offer might not be offered, again! Check out my "contest" for a design for my railroad, on the planning forum section. There just might be a prize offered for the best layout design. :mrgreen: :thumb:

Okay, everybody!! Here's a new challenge for you! I have a 12' x 24' building. I need a good layout design. I would like to have at least two islands extending out from the wall. The rest is open to suggestions. Here are some guidelines to be considered: From one end wall to the other is 24'...

Man, when I quit, I just laid 'em down, and said "no more." I had only smoked because it was fun, but when it was no longer fun, and no longer my choice to smoke, I'd had enough! Prayer, and lots of it, saw me through! If I hadn't quit when I did, I wouldn't have the beautiful wife I have. (I...

size IS important! Lester: Awesome layout, dude. Lookin' really good! I like the way it is illuminated! If I were you, (and I'm not,) I'd just use all of the space I had available. I plan to allow my self as much room for expansion as possible. My bldg is 12' x 24'. And I don't plan to sell...

Great modeling, Galen!! :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: I only hope that some of my work turns out half as good as yours!!

s'cool or what... Thanks, guys , for all your nice comments!! Josh M., for a "small fee" I could rent you some space. :twisted:sign1 Galen, Gr-r-r-r-eat idea!! Now why didn't I thunk of it??? :p I will get right on it! Any way, my wife thinks you are all a great bunch of guys, (and gals,)...

And my wife DOES support my hobby! Twelve by twenty four. Feet, that is. It was built Amish style to have more room in the loft area. It has double doors on each end, one of them being five feet wide, the other six feet wide. It needs to be pushed around, so that it will be "square with world."...

Well, guys. Whadda ya think?? Does this look big enough to run a coupla trains??

Lemme know if it does. I think it will, but then...I try not to think too much!

lookin' good I am waiting somewhat impatiently to see what's going to happen next!! Awesome as usual, Josh! :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:

hey, toptrain1! lookin' good! (whatta ya mean yer gitten old??? I turned sixty-six last month!)I wish I had a nice place like that attic of yours, to run trains in! I can empathise with you on the damp basement, tho. :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:

As usual, Josh....AWESOME!!! :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:

I'll make this as short as possible: Many years ago, I guy I was working with became ill. He and his wife thought it was just the flu. But, he started getting worse. So..he went to the hospital, and after he was admitted, he lapsed into a coma. End of story: It was discovered he had been bitten...

say geeze! Hey, Lexon! Welcome to the Gauge!! That photographer's car... just way too cool for words. Awesome! Terrific! Unique, come to mind. As a photographer, (of sorts,) I really really enjoy seeing it! Great work! :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:

blue on blue.. Whether or not the blue on Star would conflict with the blue on trucks would be compatible with each other depends on many variables. Lighting, angle of sight, etc. Personally, I really like thalo blue, aka: Prussian Blue. It has a naturally slightly metallic sheen. :mrgreen:

Hippity hopp-ers Hoppers; I have several, but box cars, tankers, etc. are also in my roster. So, I don't really have an all time favorite.