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    Engine Terminal build

    Real good stuff Ron.It's coming along real nice.I like the placement of the structures I sent you especially the diner.Keep up the fine work-Bob
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    Does this make sense?

    Thanks again for the replies.Andrew and Loren-That is exactly what I wanted to know-Thanks. I must say that I find it refreshing to post here for many reasons-replies are made short and to the point without dragging things out,the information given in replies is both useful and helpful giving...
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    Does this make sense?

    Thanks for the replies.They are appreciated. Olamat-I'm modeling the 50's and the engine for the industrial park is an EMD SW7.There is one still one question that I have about manual uncoupling-once the knuckles are opened can I still push a car if necessary as happens with the use of magnets? Bob
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    Does this make sense?

    When I was planning my layout I asked a lot of questions and did a lot of searching and the one topic that had me thinking a lot was uncoupling cars.I posted a question about and searched the topic and the one thing I learned was that a lot of model railroaders used various techniques. I guess...
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    Engine Terminal build

    Looks good Ron.Really taking shape. Check your PM-Bob
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    Modesto & Empire Traction

    Josh M-I agree,that would make a really great layout. I also remember the article but for the life of me I can't find the magazine. Another senior moment. Bob
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    Building and Kitbashing a Walthers Cornerstone Refinery

    Josh-I'm really impressed with the model.You've got more patience than I have.Can't wait to see the whole thing finished. Bob
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    A couple of new progress photos

    Thanks Josh-You wouldn't believe how many times I had to wash the color off that thing and start over until I got the color right. But once I got it to where it is now I was satisfied with the look. Bob
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    A couple of new progress photos

    Loren-Now I remember your layout.(Old age and ,memory loss-what a combo!!) Looks good,I like it. Good switching possibilities.On mine I went with code100 because I wanted to use Peco small radius turnouts and they only come in code100-Bob
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    A couple of new progress photos

    Loren-Thanks for the reply. I guess I spent so much time trying to get the structure placement the way I wanted,that I totally forgot the roads.Must have been a senior moment. Do you have any pictures of your layout? I'd like to see what you have-Bob
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    A couple of new progress photos

    Here's a couple of new photos of my layout.These are on the front side. The first shows the east side of the layout. The three buildings are as follows from left to right- steel drum factory,electrical supply co and a small coal dealer. The next shot is on the west side. The building in the...
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    Progress photos

    Thanks again for the reply. I hope to have some photos by the weekend. I am trying to finalize the location of the structures on the front side of the layout. Bob
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    Progress photos

    Tom-Steve-Thanks for the replies and comments. I really appreciate it.I will be posting more photos as I progress.Bob
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    Progress photos

    Ralph-Thanks for the reply and compliment. I appreciate. After doing some thinking about the traveling crane I have deceided to put it on an angle. Thanks again-Bob
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    Power Pack question

    Thanks again for the replies. A throttle in my pocket? Hmmmmmmmm!!! Not my cup of tea. Bob
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    Progress photos

    At last some progress photos. These were taken from the backside of the layout.I apologize for the picture quality.My room had multiple light sources and getting a real good picture is a little difficult First up is a clean out track. I read in one of MR's special issues where some railroads had...
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    Power Pack question

    Thanks again for the replies. Budget is a little tight right right now but I think I may be able to start saving for a power pack.
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    Power Pack question

    Thanks for the replies guys.Now at least I know which direction to head in. Thanks again-Bob
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    Power Pack question

    Hi everyone- A quick question-I am going to need to be replacing my 30+ year old power pack and would like some recommendations? I am wired for DC (no plans for DCC).I don't need a lot of features except for possibly momentum control.I not really familiar any of the manufactures except for MRC ...
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    Some progress at last

    Kevin- Thanks for the reply.I like your idea of using something to hold a structures place while I ballast. Thanks-Bob
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