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Here are a couple of more shots. First up is downtown Crystal Lake, east of Palmer. The freight in the foreground is a Providence run headed into the Ware yard. Next up is another shot of the yard, showing the cork used to underlay the LTC freight depot.and the loading ramps for trailer on...

Hi Guys The only two SSR locos are a GP9 (Trainline) and a F3. from GKW, (God Knows Where). The switcher is an Atlas S4 in Bay Colony. Could not pass on the color scheme, fits the New England theme and is assigned to the Cape Cod spur. The 2 white and brown RS3s are Atlas P&W units. I am...

After several requests, I took some shots and am going to try to post them where appropriate. The Springfield Southern is a fictional railroad set in the PC/Conrail transition era. It is a bridge route running south of Springfield, beginning in Palmer and ending in the fictional town of Ames...

Springfield Southern Some of you have been asking for pictures. Here is the downtown area of Ware.

I started with a 4x8 and am now up to a 14x25 walkin layout. LOL I agree about staying away from the 4x8 plywood. Going around the walls makes the scenery easier to handle. You might also want to decide wheter to go with the traditional track or the newer roadbed track. The old tiimers may...

The only Matchbox vehicles I use are some of the trucks and construction equipment. Most of their stuff has the scale moulded into the chassis. I recently picked up a 63 Caddy hearse and a double decker bus which looked decently close. I did buy some of their fire engines but stopped when...

Hi guys Just wanted to share some info on my newest attempt at a layout. A few weeks ago the wife demanded a bigger share of the basement. That is where my trains, computer and work space is. I had to consolidate my 2 11x5 layouts into one. I moved my computer into another room and the...

Yes. definitely an escape! Gave me something to do when I quit buying the NASCAR kool aid! I am 53 yrs old and grew up around the New York Central in R.I. Had a layout as a kid and always wanted to do one when I had the time, space and money. Have all of the above, although money is tight...

Hi Folks Just got back from Wallyworld. Found an XKE and an Alfa roadster to add to the layout. Yes, I am in HO. The layout is around the walls with three larger areas. I am using the Bachmann nickel silver EZ track. The downtown area is mostly complete although I plan on adding...

Good moring all. Back after a few weeks. Had to take down one of the two parts of the layout because the wife needed storage. Ended up moving the computer and work table into another room. I now have a place to work on cars and buildings off the layout. The new "Ames Ridge" is now a...

Just finished laying track for my first "real" layout. For a child you might want to look at the"Lifelike" track by Walthers. It does not use the conventional rail joiners which means fewer small pieces to lose. For grandpa, I recommend the Bachmann EZ. Go nickel silver. More expensive but...

Hi Guys, Back after a several week absence! Had to tear down one of my two layouts because the wife needed storage. Moved my computer and work table into a vacated room. result was an expanded single layout. Sorry no pics, but no scanner! The new version is now 15x40. Still on DC with...

LL got me into the hobby with their roadbed track. Would not have come back otherwise. Had a couple of GP38s that ran okay and will buy another since it is an inexpensive way to fill out the roster. I am upgrading to the Bachmann roadbed track as I have become more serious and the LL has...

Got a bunch of model rr stuff for a tip a few weeks ago. Several cars including a caboose. All were lightly used and in boxes. Included was a Conrail locomotive marked as an F3 in Conrail colors. # is 1862. According to my research, that # was an F9 that never made it into CR paint. The...

I started with the Geeps and am now backdating. My roster includes three RS3s, a GP9, GP35, GP38-2, GP40-2 and a SW9. My latest purchase was a FM16-44 in NH colors. John

I am somewhat of a newbie. When all else fails, fill all existing space with trains! Now i am the proud owner of 2 11x15 layouts built with a combination of Lifelike steel and Bachmann nickel silver roadbed track. Tonight I linked them using two lifout sections. I am on Dc with a Kit pack on...

In 2007 I am going to learn as much as I can about the hobby. Finish resetting both layouts in Bachmann roadbed track and learn how to wire them. learn how to build real scenery and not just toss buildings around. Find some local modelers in Western Mass. to help me. My goal being an open...

Hi Guys Finished the main line of "The Ware River Line" in Bachmann roadbed track. The sidings are still in LL but that is okay. Expanded the Boston/Maine and Providence/Cape Cod outlets. Each will now hold a six car cut. Blew out the second main line as it was useless for traffic. Used it...

Got the main line finished last night on the Ware River Line. It is now 100% Bachmann roadbed track. Parts of the yard and the sidings are still in the LL. The Ames Ridge should have a test layout completed this week. With 6 destinations, I needed a card order system. Made my own! Once the...

Good morning all. Started designing "The Ames Ridge" for operation. I will be doing simulated movements between the two layouts until I can design and build a liftout. Not going to go crazy on that one until the track is swapped over, but the idea is to be able to keep running trains until I...