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    Evolution of an n-scale Christmas Display....

    I almost forgot about this. I built a crate for it and had it stored up on a shelf in the garage. Me and the boys got it down today and fired it up. I've got the next two weeks off so I think I'll build something else.... Merry Christmas everyone! e.
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    Evolution of an n-scale Christmas Display....

    Thanks guys... much appreciated. Oh yeah... the wife loves it.
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    Evolution of an n-scale Christmas Display....

    And a couple videos..... sorry for the poor quality... I used my still camera to get these. Right Click these Links and 'Save As' Or you can just click on them... but depending on your connection speed they may be jerky (jerkier than they already are!)...
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    Evolution of an n-scale Christmas Display....

    Finished!!!! OK... Here it is.... Finally finished!
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    Evolution of an n-scale Christmas Display....

    LOL! Thanks Herc... Yeah I've laid a trap for that guy.
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    Evolution of an n-scale Christmas Display....

    TrainNut - The reason the blue looks darker is simply because I didnt use the flash when taking these latest pics. I havent changed the water/ice since I originally added it. The state 'billboards' are actually tree ornaments and having the states represented was a big part of my vision for...
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    Evolution of an n-scale Christmas Display....

    Hey YmeBP - The plaster cloth comes in rolls and you can get it from any hobbyshop that carries the woodlands scenics stuff or do like I did and go to Walmart or any craft shop and get it. Same stuff... just cheaper there. OK... had a bit more time to dig in on this last night and a bit...
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    Evolution of an n-scale Christmas Display....

    If I left anything unfinished she would just say "hey... big suprise!! Another unfinished project you started and are dumping on me" jk... this kind of project really isnt her thing. She would probably get the most pleasure out of being the project manager on this so she could direct the...
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    Evolution of an n-scale Christmas Display....

    Thanks for the comments everyone! I didnt get to do much Saturday night but I jammed along this afternoon and made some more progress. Part II. I drilled some holes and ran some wiring for some Christmas lighting that will be installed towards the end. I added a little house that I...
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    Evolution of an n-scale Christmas Display....

    I thought I would share this project with folks. I dreamed up an n-scale Christmas display to build and give to my wife as an early Christmas present. I gotta move fast and get this done in the next couple days.... I got into this as my twin 5yr old boys are train crazies and I quickly built a...
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    Beginners: Learn from my mistakes!

    Ya know.... this kind of hobby is a real killer on impulsive folks (like me). I'm the kind of person who, when I get interested in something I pull the trigger full on and then it is all or nothing. Between dirtbikes, nitro RC cars and now trains... I have finally come to realize that "leaping...
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    Help needed - Identify this engine

    One more quick question... Like I said earlier, this engine needs new pickups as one side is totally worn out. Is there some place I can send it or perhaps get parts? I think this little guy is worth spending a few bucks on to get running right. Then again... for about $30 I could get a...
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    Help needed - Identify this engine

    Thanks for the replies guys... Now I know what train this is. Yup.. I did. The engine does try to move but it binds up. Thanks for the tip on Quartering the axles! I'll give that a shot. e.
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    Help needed - Identify this engine

    Can anyone help me identify this little Atlas Switch Engine? The only identification it has is on the bottom it reads 'Atlas Austria'. I got it as part of a lot on eBay. It ran a bit sketchy so I took it apart to clean it up and I could see it needs some replacement parts (pickups). When I put...
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    HO Layout Ideas Please.....

    I have twin 5yr old boys who looovvvee trains. So I took them down to a Model Railroad convention that was in town this weekend just so they could see some cool layouts. We went on a tour that included a big layout downtown, and some others. The boys of course loved every minute of it. At...
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