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    critique my new layout

    Hi everyone, I have decided to build a new layout and I would greatly appreciate any ideas constructive or otherwise about track placement and wiring from you all. Here is the configuration I've chosen. It is DCC, HO, 20x9 and basically a dogbone with a yard and a timesaver right now. I love...
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    coaling station

    I jst completed a campbell kit. The coaling station. Where does one put such a large structure? Close to the engine maintenance buildings? Your thoughts please.
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    How much room for ground throws?

    I'm thinking of installing Caboose Ind. ground throws 202 series but I can't find the actual footprint. I use Atlas custom #4 turnouts and am planning a tight ladder yard (2 inch centers). Can I install the turnouts end to end and still have room for the ground throws? I do hope this is...
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    layout lighting

    Hi all! I'm on a roll here. My next question is about overhead lighting or just lights in general. I have a 10X30 room with 6 shoplight fixtures. It is quite bright with no shadows. Is this OK or should I do something different?
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    Layout must have's

    What do you think are the absolute musts for a model railroad layout? A yard, station, figures...???
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    How far from the edge?

    How far from the edge of your benchwork do you dare lay your track? I am planning for my track to run parallel as close as one inch from the edge. :eek: Too close? What kind of safety measures could be used?
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    Benchwork height

    Good day gentlemen, I am about to move and rebuild my layout so I thought I would get some opinions (and I know there is alot of them out there) on bench height. My old one was 47 in. and I am 5'4". This was excellent for viewing, about eye level. Before I get started again, maybe...
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    Dummy coupler

    Can someone tell me why Rivarrosi and any other manufacturers put those rigid non movable plastic fake couplers on the front of their engines? I recently acquired a Rivarrosi Mikado and it has that kind of front coupler.
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    Ground Throws, switches or tortoises?(sp)

    I'm a newbie, and I can't decide which turnout system to use. Even after searching the guage. I have #4 Mark 3 turnouts (HO), and I plan on doing alot of switching. I would love to draw on all the vast experience out there as to your idea of the best system or combination to use. Electric...
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    Stalling on Mark 3 turnouts

    I am returning to HO railroading after a long hiatus and I have found that things have changed. To upgrade from the old brass, I have gotten Atlas #4 Mark 3 turnouts. To my dismay my 0-6-0 switchers stall at the frog and I can't afford to purchase around 20 snap relays right now. I manually...
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