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    What does your first locomotive look like?

    First loco? I still have it!!! Somewhere...in the original box. It's an 0-4-0 camelback...can't remember the maker, possibly a forerunner of IHC. Bought it in a LHS in Wauwatosa Village, Wis., in about 1959 for about 6.95 or 7.95. I think the box still has the price tag on it. Great, now you all...
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    The good news is...

    Unfortunately have been out of touch for quite a while. But, I am very glad to hear you are doing well. Many, many, good thoughts and prayers continuing on for you from this end. Harpo
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    Back again, again, again..sort of

    :wave:Still at UNC hospital, still a few more weeks to go, but feelin good and getting ready to go home soon. Been reading lots on the forum, which is why I'm posting here on DCC After much reading and consideration have decided to go DCC all the way. I mean ALL. The n gauge stuff is going up...
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    Your Local Hobby Shop

    Bill Yep. That's the other one. Trains Etc on Backlick Road is the one I much preferred to do business with. Harpo
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    Your Local Hobby Shop

    I've had all kinds of experiences with LHS's. The last place I lived, Alexandria, VA, had two pretty decent shops. One was a bit of a mess, not fantastic on N gauge but the owners were absolutely great. Always had time to talk, discuss, whatever. Prices? Pretty close to MRSP, but oftentimes...
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    Scenic & Relaxed Update - First Train Run!!!

    Track work looks great! Some really nice stuff going on there. Hey, I had an idea for manual throw switches. What about bicycle shift/brake cable? Also the RC shops have lots of neat stuff like ball & socket linkages which can be used for all sorts of unusual things. Years ago I used to convert...
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    table height

    I've been thru this dilemma myself...should I build at 30"? or 36" or 42" or 48" or what? Each has advantages and disadvantages.The closer the layout is to table height, the easier it is to build and work on from a comfortable seated position. But I've discovered that I get the most realistic...
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    New RR under construction

    Russ, thanks for the suggestion. I have been toying with the 1x2 construction and havent ruled it out yet. The hollow door weight really doesn't bother me, since this layout is going to be permanent-ish. I'm thinking I will likely go to a WS type of track bed rather than covering the entire...
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    New RR under construction

    Ivar? Gorm? Thanks for the ideas... I looked at the gorm shelving system, but since I already have quite an accumlation of Ivar stuff from the past few years I decided to stick with it. My vertical shelf supports are also bolted to the chair rail, so once in place the house will have to come...
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    1.2 million USD

    Golly gee....I'd gladly make a reproduction weathervane...guaranteed to be one of a kind...for a mere 50 thous...nah....a mere 10 thousand. Maybe even 5 to the right person. Wonder if that'd fly... Harpo
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    Seeing spots...

    Hooo Rahhh Man that is some nice work...and the photography as well. Thanks! Now I have to start rethinking again. With pleasure! Harpo
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    Off to the slammer again

    OK, folks, here we go again.... The last tests show the leukemia coming back so it's back in the slammer for another round of chemo starting Wednesday. (But it's been great being home for the last 6 months!) Hopefully this will be the last round before the transplant process...the search for a...
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    New RR under construction

    Okay...here goes announce1 This is the general plan for the new RR. in N gauge. The bench work is designed so that all areas are reachable without either duck under or hatch access, and, with the exception of two very small areas (a few square inches) everything will require a reach of just...
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    Some photo help please...

    Sorry for the delay I found it! The Helicon focus article - an excellent one - is in the January issue of "Model Railroading". The examples shown are absolutely stunning... Harpo
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    Some photo help please...

    There was a pretty in depth (no pun intended) article about using Helicon focus only about one or two issues ago in - I think - MRC. The results and examples were awesome. If I can find that issue in all this unpacking mess I'll let you know. Harpo
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    I'm Baaaaaaack!

    :wave: :D :thumb: Greetings to all! We've relocated to Raleigh! What a fantastic lovely place to be! I am so truly incredibly impressed, and, in a word, blessed. Still unpacking boxes, waiting for the last shipment of household goods, waiting for new furniture to arrive, trying to figure out...
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    North Carolina Transport Museum

    Unfortunately we didn't have time to thoroughly investigate the entire roster, but it appears that there is a shay there, and was, at least quite operational recently. Not everything on display is or will be operational, of course, but quite a few items are. I believe the museum is funded in...
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    North Carolina Transport Museum

    If y'all ever get close to Spencer NC (between Salisbury and Winston-Salem off of I-85, be sure to stop at the NC Transport Museum...it is NOT to me missed. Free admission, except for the ride. A huge roundhouse, lots of motive power in various stages of restoration. Come early in the day before...
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    an awesome shot

    I was going to say, gosh, is it real or not...but the accumate couplers were a dead giveaway. Obviously z gauge on HO. ______ Harpo
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    When is N gauge not N gauge?

    Not sure if this is a question or an observation...some time ago I put together a Vollmer N gauge building, obviously of German heritage, which I had intended to use as a forest scene "Bavarian Inn/Restuarant". Something about it always bothered me a little, and today I think I finally spotted...
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