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    off to a great start!

    a few months ago i was posting about planning a layout after the move. I have started on it a couple weeks ago. It is not the very best, but it is better than nothing. here are some pics. the river it will have more "water" added a mini scene the tunnel base it rotates so i can acess the...
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    scratchbuilt bridge

    i have a scratchbuilt an abandoned bridge I saw on my vacation that I weathered. I am only going to show the first half because I have yet to weather the other half. the more dark spots on the sides are holes like where there is termite damage. here it is with the other half glued on, not...
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    my new layout thread

    I am starting a new layout as some of you may know. If you have ever seen any pictures of my layout before, that one is at one of my family member's house in Vermont. I tore it up over the summer, keeping all of it to use the scenery. But because I live in Texas now, I have "Layout Fever." So...
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    how big is a garage?

    ok. so i am moving to a new house in 2 weeks or so. it has a 2 car garage, I get "one car" part. I am planning to build a model train layout. what would the dimensions be in feet? I plan to make a round the room layout perhaps. any help?
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    Weekly photo fun for 6/30

    It's that time again for those of you that wish to post your favorite photos. Here are some of my layout, which unfortunatly is no longer up. I will be making little sections that can be taken off to get through the door much easier. here are some pics of the "modules" it...
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    dioramas?

    OK. I have this layout at a family member's house in Vermont (I live in Texas) that a work on every summer when I go there. It is partially complete. I am wondering if I should wait for that layout to be finished to take pictures w/out all of the foam showing, or make a diorama where I am now so...
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    my layout

    ok.I have shoed my layout before, but it was a tiny pic, so here is a bigger one. it shows the front view of the town plz keep in mind, that this is my first layout ever, so it is not the best.
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    what is this vehicle called?

    It is a crane that picks up containers and looks almost like a forklift. I am not talking about the big intermodal cranes, but a forklift type one. also, where can i buy from?
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    sections to add to layout.

    i will be making these "modules" that you can add to your layouts. they will be for containers mostly. if these go well, I will make others such as parks. They will be for sale after some comments on my first. my point- do you think these will make a profet- i spelled wrong
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    post em- layout photos

    post your layout photos here. give everybody some ideas
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    do you think this will work?

    ok. earlier today, i had an idea. now, call me crazy, but what if like a town hall/office or a meseum(i spelled wrong) would allow you/someone who asked, to build a train layout for show. Do you think they would allow it? it is on their budget though.
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    what coupler will match EZ Mate?

    I have Bachmann ez mate couplers. i am wondering if they will fit with Kadee couplers- if so, which #
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    XtrkCad question

    how do you change the size of ruler on the left? i want to make a 10'x12' plan
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    comments?

    I need some comments- will not know where to put buildings yet. Kevin
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    slowing starting

    title was supposed to be slowly starting ok. i am planning my layout right now. it will have a mix of bachmann ez track and atlas code 100. I hve been making my own buildings and a mountain. So far I have built a mountain/tunnel, station, cement factory, engine stall, cattle loading ramp, and i...
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    Let me (and others) see your wiring panel

    I want to see your wiring/control panel to get an idea of how i should make mine and for you to share with others. look at the 4th, 5th, and 6th image down to see what i am talking about. http://westbnsf.smrn.com/modelRR.htm
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    2 trains w/ DC

    ok. i am building my layout soon- a 5x8 layout. I was wonder if you can run 2 trains with DC? I cant afford to get DCC right now. Would i need to have two power packs or no?
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    what is a dummy car?

    i kinda have a feeling, but not 100% sure. my idea- it is a non-powered locomotive. Am i right?
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    which layout should i go with?

    title asks. click to enlarge
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    having feelings about this hobby

    OK. i have made a railroad about a year and a half ago at my relative's house in Vermont. in the past I moved to texas, and my railroad is still up there. i have decided to build another model railroad now. i have spent somewhat of $$ on a train set, hot glue, and more. i have been making some...
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