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I too am a refugee from the Atlas forum. I am tired and whooped from all of the controversy over there. Although I must admit, I have participated in most of the discussions and enjoyed it thoroughly - it's a tough bunch. Anyway, here's a few photos - some of you who do visit the other...

Here's some photos:

We have three mountains and three tunnels:

I'll be back with more new pictures of the layout in a few minutes:

Here we go .... we've been busy!

Over on the other forum there is alot of discussion about two big issues: 1. UP Logo and licensing 2. Athearn sale to Horizon Hobbies Here's my opinion, and of course, I'd like to hear yours... 1. I could care less about what UP does with their logo, name or otherwise. I buy what I...

Is anyone tired of seeing the seller who offers the train collectors software a gazillion times at the "buy it now" price of $9.95 What gets me is that he has to list the same item 15 times in row, what a pain this guy is... DOG

Well, I think I've got my 16 year old hooked, he decided that he wanted to work on the layout instead of going out with friends for New Year's Eve. Here is the first Mountain and Portal we've ever built... Gentlemen tell us if we are even close at our first shot at this, does the mountain...

And all that other holiday cheer! Thanks to everyone on this forum who has been patient and giving. I for one appreciate all of the helpful advice and discussions so many of you have provided. This is a wonderful forum and I hope that we're all back in full swing after the holidays...

Okay, I have never asked this question. I need all of you to respond. It will be easy to answer this: Please state two ratios: a) ratio of the locos to rolling stock that you own, and b) what you believe the ratio should be if money were no object. Here's my answer: a) 1:3 (so...

I know some were made by Kato, and those run very nice. Do any of you have the "Made in China" models? And if so, how well do they run? Any problems? Thanks, DOG

I have 8' in length to spike down HOn3 track starting from a zero elevation. How many inches can I climb by the time I reach the end of the 8'? Thanks, Dog

For the HOn3 gurus, Are the old Lambert/Shinohara turnouts the same/worse/better than the new Walther's Shinohara turnouts? DOG

Here's a couple of photos of the Dog:

Okay, Thanksgiving is over. So, I have a few questions for you: 1. How many train related items will you buy for yourself between now and the first of the year? 2. If so, will you splurge and go for some motive power or will you buy more rolling stock that you probably cannot use...

Well, I have asked too many questions, and since it's Thanksgiving I thought I'd share my progress on the layout. I started it in May 2003. I used code 83 and code 70 Shinohara and 7 #6 and 1 #4 turnout onto a siding. My rail is spiked into true-scale pine roadbed ontop of 1/2" ply...

Is it okay to use denatured alchohol and matte medium when ballasting and doing other scenery activities? Is there any difference using the denatured vs. the isopropyl? Thanks, DOG

Has anyone seen the new E7's from BL? I bought one and am pretty happy with the performance so far. Your thoughts? Dog

I know many of you look forward to my posts, and I appreciate the many kind words you have forwarded to me. Tonight I am looking toward the next couple of months. With Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years right around the corner, I have a few questions for you: 1. Will you purchase...

It's Saturday afternoon, and since most of us work during the week, it's hard to work on hobbies. Saturday rolls around and all I can think about is my layout and what aspect I want to work on next. Yet, although this may be going through my head (and maybe yours too), what other activities...