Recent content by tonphil1960

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    other hobbies?

    Hobbies Well, I am a "serious" armor modeler, spending hundreds of hours on a 1/35 scale vehicle. just finished my last? since I want to devote my time to MRR instead. We'll see what happens. I am an oil painter, landscapes, studio and on location. Love it I collect coins. on and off...
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    Lehigh valley

    ok Thanks I will do that Tony
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    Lehigh valley

    Been to all those, still don't see alot of N scale Loco's for sale anywhere.. Thanks Tony
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    Lehigh valley

    Hi all, Anyone model the LehighValley? I am thinking about modeling this road. I have been searching for Loco's not many out there. anyone know if there are a good amount made? Thanks Tony
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    Accuracy of trackplan and scenery

    Thanks Jet, The whole layout is against 3 walls, Very small room. I think I have something figured out now though. Tony
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    Accuracy of trackplan and scenery

    Stadium, Superdome, Hanger!! You guys are killing me. Yes I understand what you mean I am trying to plan this out now. I don't want to use scenery for a divider as the layout is up against a wall?? You would have to look over everything else to see the back side. Can it be done like this...
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    Accuracy of trackplan and scenery

    Hi all, I am in t stages the planning stages of a N layout. I do want to fit a much reality as far as trackage and buildings. The question is how far apart would each city, town, station be if I have say a 6foot run how many cites industries can be fit in this space? The layout is u shaped...
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    Pre-planning questions

    Owen, I too am getting back into MRR after a long absence. I understand the minimum radius you should go with is 10-12 ", you would need so a total 180 degree turn would require 20-22 " you can go smaller with flex track but to keep it realistic I would not go smaller. You want to run...
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    NYS&W

    Hi, No I don't sorry it was just going past and I am trying to stay on the road too with the truck. I did some research last night online. I think it was the bulk cars for Oakland yard? Thanks Tony
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    NYS&W

    Saw a NYS&W orange and black Loco pulling about 20 tankers and hoppers. Pushing was a old unmarked ?? Orange and Black Loco in Wycoff, Bergen Co NJ. An any idea what this was, it was on the single spur that runs northwest from the Bergen Co line I believe. Regards Tony
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    Layouts sizes and config's

    Thanks guys, I'll check out the link. I have a small room that I use for modeling now. I am going to build the main loop over my bench and run 2 narrow legs along the other 2 walls. The legs can only be 12" wide. I want to put the turntable and yard at the far end on a 12" leg I hope I can do...
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    Layouts sizes and config's

    Hi all, Anyone have a small layout that goes around 2 or 3 inside corners? in a small area say 4'x8'x4' This is what I am planning, I would like to see some for comparison? I have done much research and the more I look and draw layouts up the more confused I get:) I want to go with a...
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    Layout Progess

    Very nice job Hurc, can you give us a track plan too?? Tony :)
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    Here we go, coming back...

    Hey Franco, I am doing the same thing after 30 years. I am going with N scale now as all I have left in HO is my 4884 Big Boy. The guys on these boards will help you, there is alot of info here you will be able to use. Regards Tony, N.J.:)
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    My layout begins

    Keep us posted Fiver< I am doing a similiar size and add a yard to the left side. I am looking foward to seeing your progress Tony o
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