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    rksstl layout party

    Well after starting off real bad,3 of my locos destroyed (2 SD-50 and a GP-38) decoders and all, last time I let anyone else borrow something.... :curse: On the brighter side I so far have painted 2 box cars in Norfolk Southern colors. Painted a SD-35 decaled Just have to put railings and some...
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    Happy Birthday

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUYS, brakie , ratbabies , jb6290 , Dobber2419 , SantaFeCJ train97 balloon6 bday1
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    rksstl - 2005 challenge

    I'm in, I finally got to the LHS and picked up a kit. I'm going to use it as is, it will end up as an abandoned ( and maybe partially burnt down ) building. Started out by adding some paint detail. I'll post pics as I go. :wave:
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    MT gets a new paint scheme

    Heres a couple of pics of one one MT's newly acuired Atlas SD-50 #5426. New locos and I decided to brighten up the paint scheme from a dull red and black to a brite orange and black. Still have some details to add. ( after I stain the fence, mow the grass, power wash the siding, :curse: ) Have...
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    Train Wreck at Willow Club Rd.

    Ok here goes. I am on my own little quest to find out what happened on 7/23/01 (1901) " Just East of Willow Club Crossing" this was hand written on the back of the attached photo. Another will come later. This is just to get it started. Enjoy, I'll post photos of the sight today also believe it...
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    Happy Birthday txcagvr

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN Hope you have a great day :wave:
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    Happy Bday Spitfire

    Hope you have a great day Val. Happy Birthday :wave: :thumb:
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    New layout so far.

    Heres what I have so far. walls in the room painted, bench work will start this week end. and this is what I have for the alyout design so far. 5 4'x2' mods. in N guage. I thinking in the fore ground small yard and wharehouse.
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    atlas n gp-38 decoder installation

    I'm getting ready to install a digitrax 163AO decoder do I need to put tape under the decoder. I've heard some say you have to so you don't let the smoke out of the decoder. Anyone install one yet?
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    Survived 20 years in a box.

    These were built by my dad over 20 years ago. Survived over 20 years stored in a box (includes a least 3 moves).
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    What do you listen to.

    Just wondering what everyone listens to while you on The Guage? Most of the time lately I've been listening to railroadradio.net
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    2nd Loco I'm working on

    Ok TRRA never owned a GP-30 but just getting back in the hobby, I need motive power and my LHS gave me a good deal. It started out as a Atlas Classic GP-30 KCS # 4109. I stripped it down with ELO and refinished it with a Floquil mix of SOO red and Caboose red. Add MT 1015 couplers, JnJ wipers...
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    mrc prodigy advanced system

    I have seen the prodigy advanced systen advertised but I can't find any info on it. I am pretty sure on which system I'm getting, but it nevers hurts to check out all the options. Has anyone seen anything on this yet:confused:
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    atlas gp-38 high hood

    Does anyone know if atlas produced the gp-38 high hood in norfolk & western? Thanks
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    radio frequincies

    Does anyone know of a web site or book where I can find railraod radio frequincies for the St. Louis MO area.:confused: Thanks
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    telephone pole lines

    I know i've seen it up here somewhere but I can't remember where. Does anyone know what looks good and realitivly easy to use for wire on n scale telephone poles?:confused: Thanks
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    Good Photo Link

    If your are looking for some good proto photos you might want to check out the web yard. heres the add. http://gatermannt.homeip.net/gallery/ Also Tom's real decent about using photos if you email him.
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    Help w/Floquil Paint

    I airbrushed floquil thinning about 10% with thinner. Its seems to be taking forever to fully cure. 2 days and it still feels tacky but its is not leaving finger prints. Any help.:confused:
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    just a little project.

    Just a "little project".
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    mrc dcc

    Does anyone use the MRC Prodigy? I need to ask a few questions. Thanks in advance