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    Wrecker Garage

    I'm putting together a wrecker boneyard/Garage Lot & decided on an Older Pole Barn style building. It will have 1 or 2 old heap tow trucks around it and then a newer still operational one from around the late 50's. The building will include a Lean to off 1 side and feature a removable roof and...
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    Peeling Paint & Hotdogs

    I needed a view block fence to add a feeling of depth and I wanted it to look a bit worse for wear.............To do this i employed the peeling paint technique for my fence. to add to the scene i added some partial flats of concession stands. Since the viewing distance would be aprox 3 feet I...
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    Slick Schick Lighting - Modern Highway Lights

    Needing lights for my Slot track I couldnt find anything that suited my needs since most Model RR stuff has a 50's and earlier look to it. I needed Modern so I dug through the old scrap and parts bins to see what I had to try my hand at building something with a Modern Look to it. I...
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    My new 0-4-0 's

    Made ya Look!!!!!!!:D Welcome to the revolution!! Scalextric 1/32 scale sport digital Slot cars..............Lane changing, Power braking, 6 cars on a 2 lane track..................I feel the need for speed!!!!!:thumb: My new pair
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    Rock Outcroppings A New diorama start

    I started a new diorama and did a How To on finishing the basic rock work and painting. I thought I would post a shot of it and give a link to the How to for those Gaugers ready to jump into the scenery aspect of thier layout who like this particular look. Here is the shot of the diorama as...
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    Shortline Coaling Platform& freighthouse

    Just finishing this one up, Thought i'd post a few pics. Hope you enjoy !!:)
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    Parting Shots

    Woodland Cabin is going on the block. It hits ebay tonight!! On to bigger and better adventures :) Heres a final look and then on to a modified rendition of a John Allen Ice House!!
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    camera as the ultimate diorama tool

    The Camera is a great tool, it shows you where you can improve your scenes. As an example i put forth this little diormam ive thrown together that has many features some of which are unfinished and put in on Purpose. So, The Camera is the Tool and You eyes are the critic. How many area' can...
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    Trip Photos UP of Michigan

    Hi Guys, I just got back from a nice 4 day getaway to the upper peninsula and Copper country of Michigan. Over the next few days I'll be posting some pictures of old mining and railroad buildings, some old railroad equipment and some operational stuff along with some scenery and building shots...
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    Smokey Mountain Products

    Hi guys, anybody bought any of the Smokey Mountain line of cars?? I am going to order a couple of thier 20' Logging car kits in On30 and wondered if anybody had seen these yet? The photo's on thier site look good and the price is pretty good at 18.00 per kit. The kit includes trucks and #5...
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    Duluth-Superior rail photos

    Dan and Phil Keepers and I went out saturday searching for a bit of rail action. While things were a bit slow,we did manage to get a fe nice shots. Here's a little tast of our day in the Twin Ports!
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    The Foremans Shack(scratchbuilt)

    The Foremans Shack (On30 logging camp) Here 's My first On30 Shelf Orphan.Its got a few more details to go but were getting close :)
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    Planning thread for new On30

    Time to start planning my new layout in On30. I am posting my room and existing benchworkas a Jumping off point. While i can change the benchwork,it would be nice to be able to use it for several reasons(not the least of which is the amount of work it will save) I have a shelf above the...
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    Mini Layouts??

    So, is this also to be the place to discuss Mini layouts and mini modules or will we be keeping that in its respective gauge?? I am going to begin a Mini layout today similar to Tysons winter project to give as a gift to a friend.It will be a bit larger(enough to increase the radius somewhat as...
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    The Art of the Typed Word

    The typed word can do so much to enrich all of our lives.unfortunatly,the typed word is just that, typed and does not include with it the little nuances,smiles and gestures of the spoken word. Because of this misunderstandings and misinterpretations happen. While I have been a member here...
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    Breaking down the plan

    Recently i was spending time with my layout plan(after having put it away for some time due to other commitments) and trying to determine operations,scenery and the myriad of other items that go along with the planning stage,Then , i had an epiphany. Break it down. Draw to scale seperate...
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    Warning!! Please read and pass along

    Very Urgent!!!!!!!... PASS THIS ON TO ANYONE YOU HAVE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR. If you receive an email titled: "It Takes Guts to Say Jesus" DO NOT OPEN IT. It will erase everything on your hard drive. This information was announced yesterday morning from IBM; AOL states that this is a very...
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    Operating a Layout,a new beginning

    Operating a Layout for some will be an entirely new adventure in this hobby of ours we enjoy so much.While we do not have an operations forum yet, I see no reason for this to curtail any enthusiasm generated by its discussion. Operations have been developing over the years as new ideas and...
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    Northern Minnesota Modelers

    Anybody other than Dan R and myself from northern Minnesota in here?? Raise your hand!! :)
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    Operators,help placing uncouplers

    OK, the yard is actually operational but not complete.Its time for me to figure out where i should put uncouplers.My operations experiance at this point is extremely limited to non existent so i need help from operators,those who have been there so to speak.I appreciate any and all advice...
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