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    Can Someone Update me on the Horizon / Walthers News

    I have been out of the loop for a while but have come back to see some interesting stuff happen. From what I can gather Horizon Hobbies purchased Athearn and Walthers purchases LifeLike. What is the real result of this? Can I get Athearn stuff through Walthers? Can I still get Atlas and...
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    Some Observations on the Industry

    Well I have been on a hiatus from model railroading for about 5 years. I have a pile of MR's to be read and I'm just starting to think about building a layout in my semi-perminant living situation. I have been out of the HO loop for quite some time, but my stepfather has been actively involved...
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    Is this enough mainline?

    Well I am a bit of a railfannner myself but the room allows what it will allow. I can add more track but not more scenery. I have to say that one of the only reasons I want more mainline is to cater to the display side. If I'm showing off to the uneducated public I just want to sit back and...
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    Is this enough mainline?

    After spending years keeping up on model railroading I'm ready to take the plunge and do a layout again. I'll most likely go back to HO (though my stepfather's interest in O may inspire me yet.) I want to do a free lance layout based in central Illinois leaning to NS or CNW. I really just...
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