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    Clearance Question

    On average, how much clearance do you allow between HO tracks on an overpass? For instance, I want to have a track pass over another track that will be entering a tunnel just before they cross. Is 3 1/2 inches enough? I'm modeling a logging layout thay will be loosely based on the 1900 - 1920's...
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    Don't laugh too hard...It's my first attempt!

    Steve, Looks good. I wouldn't worry too much about the "suitcase" connecters. They typically only fail when they corrode or are exposed to extreme vibration if the are installed properly to start. I would think about shooting a bit of RTV into each end as a precaution. I hope to get my...
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    Don't laugh too hard...It's my first attempt!

    Steve, I'm sure you could take the same plan and give it to a room full of folks and have a room full of different results because of the individual interests and personalities of the individuals. What happened to me was that I looked at so many track plans that I hit a "wall" and wasn't...
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    Don't laugh too hard...It's my first attempt!

    Steve, I'm like the other folks here, I have also enjoyed you progress. I almost asked if I could use this track plan also, but I thought it might be " un-cool". so I came up with a design of my own that I will post in the next few days for everyone to critique. Are you going to glue your...
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    modeling fall

    I bought that book. Its high dollar but there is a lot of good stuff in it. I think it was about $25.
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    It's a hit

    Im jealous... I have to clear a spot in the basement and add some electrical outlets before I can even THINK about setting up a simple oval.;) Just kidding, I'm glad you are having fun. :thumb:
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    Soldering flextrack

    Forgive me if this is a lame question, but are you using rosin core or acid core solder. I assume rosin core, right? Thanks
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    Getting started...

    Thanks for the thoughts. I plan to get the track online since it would be hard for a catalog company to mess it up. However, I am going to check out a local hobby shop for the train components and DCC system. The layout I plan to use is in an Atlas book I bought, but I wont be starting for a few...
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    Getting started...

    Hi folks, I recently joined here and have read a lot of the information that I've found posted here. I still have a few questions I'd like to ask, if that is OK. I had an HO layout many years ago that I sold after I lost my job and didn't have the money to work on it. Now, I have both a...
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