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    Lehigh valley

    Hi all, Anyone model the LehighValley? I am thinking about modeling this road. I have been searching for Loco's not many out there. anyone know if there are a good amount made? Thanks Tony
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    Accuracy of trackplan and scenery

    Hi all, I am in t stages the planning stages of a N layout. I do want to fit a much reality as far as trackage and buildings. The question is how far apart would each city, town, station be if I have say a 6foot run how many cites industries can be fit in this space? The layout is u shaped...
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    NYS&W

    Saw a NYS&W orange and black Loco pulling about 20 tankers and hoppers. Pushing was a old unmarked ?? Orange and Black Loco in Wycoff, Bergen Co NJ. An any idea what this was, it was on the single spur that runs northwest from the Bergen Co line I believe. Regards Tony
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    Layouts sizes and config's

    Hi all, Anyone have a small layout that goes around 2 or 3 inside corners? in a small area say 4'x8'x4' This is what I am planning, I would like to see some for comparison? I have done much research and the more I look and draw layouts up the more confused I get:) I want to go with a...
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    N scale coupling and uncoupling

    Hi all, Since I last MRR'ed there is an amazing amout of new cool stuff to be had. These magnetic couplers? how do they work, and more importantly how do you uncouple cars, how are uncouplers installed on the layout?/ Oh yeah, switches,, electric or manual?? which is the way to go. I will be...
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    Erie, EL, and EL+W model info

    Hi all, as I have said I am getting back int MRR after a long break. I want to do the Erie, EL and EL+W roads, apparently they all shared trackage at one time or another. I am looking for any model info I can get on these roads. I have seen a few loco's and some rolling stock but there is...
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    Building layout,, order?

    Hi all, I have seen many articles on building layouts and I see that most guys lay track and get it running bare before adding scenery and groundwork?? As I military modeler who builds small vignettes and diorama's I usually do all the ground work and scenery and then place the model and...
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    Another DCC ?

    OK I hope I have it now... With DCC you can run any amount of Loco's independently? IN any direction? At any time? Since the Loco's are directed by the internal chip instead of the track. The track only supplies power so no need for all kinds of wiring per section? Thanks Tony
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    Layout confined by walls??

    The N scale layout I am planning on is going on my modeling workbench as I have mentioned elsewhere. The bench will be relocated. It is in a very small room no more than a large closet. that is 55"x 9 feet so picture the bench on one of the narrow ends of the room.. with the layout being...
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    Dcc??

    DCC is it worth getting into it right from the start?????? Thanks Tony
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    Few more questions

    Ok guys, What are the number sassociated with track, 80-100 etc? Also what is the real minimum radius for N scale? I only have a 30x50 area for a layout. Is flex track recommended?? Only for odd radiuses?? Should I go with sectional track for the straight runs??? Switches, I see there are...
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    Ok size???

    Hi all, I have what is my workbench now, 52"x33". can I do a decent N layout in this space?? I would want it to be totally portable not to use the bench but to move if I ever had to. I am really leaning towards the Erie-Lackawanna anytime during their short history since it was a...
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    Another ??

    Ok Another question, I know HO is alot bigger than N but how much?? What are the size comparisons of HO to N. I have an old HOlayout book with some pretty cool layouts. I want to know how to compare sizes? Can I reduce a HO in overall size by half and go with N on the same layout?? Fit a N...
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    Newbie,, Help needed

    Hi all, Newbie here, (see General forum,,,,) I ran a simple layout when I was a kid. I have not touched a train in about 30 years. I want to go with N as I have no room for something bigger and with N you get more bang for the buck I think. When I had my layout it was all brass track...
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    Hello, newbie, with questions

    Hi all, I have not touched a model train in about 30 years. I am thinking about getting back into it. I have always been a casual train watcher and have had an interest in all things equipment. I have worked in a railroad yard for a stevedoring company, I have also worked in a port...
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