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    Levi Barry Coal Co.

    The commissary (2 esses) looks great! The foam carved blocks are a superb idea!
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    Kapton tape

    yes, it may be left in place if desired. this tape has a high insulation value and temperature resistance, it is to protect against short circuits caused by any conductive part of the loco or wiring touching the decoder.
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    Absolute power and control issues.

    I'm ready to go back to China! :mrgreen:
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    I'd Like to get started in G Scale

    http://www.vigardenrailway.com/index.php http://www.btcomm.com/trains/special_offers/begin/ls_starters.htm
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    I'd Like to get started in G Scale

    Perhaps true; this is the exact point upon which Fred already expanded. The main points are, to avoid the "aimless railroad syndrome" which I am afraid affects many garden setups; and to prompt the builder to ponder his true desire regarding scenery/environment, prototype (if any), degree of...
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    I'd Like to get started in G Scale

    http://www.zealot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110655 this may guide you to deciding what you really want to do with your railroad
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    Help with customizing old O27 track

    Hi Dave! Lovely job! The one thing I see is the "s" curves approaching the turnouts, which have the potential of causing problems staying on track through the turnouts. I don't have experience with O but I would hesitate to do this in the smaller scales. I think you could alleviate this by...
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    Layout progress photos for SFJ

    Hi SFJ, There's nothing saying you can't cut an access port in the wide open area, it looks maybe just big enough. The edges can be disguised with shrubbery, roads, water areas, etc. And if you are planning structures in that area, it might make it easier to place and detail them. Just a...
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    4ft x 6ft HOn3 Layout

    http://www.atlasrr.com/code100web/index.htm has some 4x6 ideas, maybe for a starting point
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    Layout progress photos for SFJ

    John, This is very beautiful work and I am glad it is working out for you!:thumb: However, please fill us in on how you can access, for example, the turnout toward which the locomotive is heading toward, for maintenance or scenery work.:confused: Maybe you are exceptionally tall, or have...
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    It's a little too quiet in here.

    It's a real heart-breaker watching you guys come unwound like this.
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    It's a little too quiet in here.

    Don is right, this thread definitely has that potential! We need to conduct ourselves with care! Maybe we should switch subjects.... (Sorry, I'm just goin' with the flow) :mrgreen:
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    Help ... to ID this Engine

    ask Jon on http://www.2guyzandsumtrains.com/ I think he has much info on the Phillipine railways:thumb:
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    N scale coupler question......

    http://www.kadee.com/mail/mail.htm
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    Anybody found mailboxes in Walthers Catlg?

    http://www.justrains.com/MTH%20HO.htm
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