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    Ground throws

    I had tortoise switch machines in HO, but then again I never had a yard. I want to use ground throws on my new layout for the yard. Suggestions? I don't care if they aren't the most realistic, I only care that they work well and are reliable. I am using Atlas code 55 #5 turnouts. Do I need to...
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    I am still working on a track plan that I like and won't lay any track until I am happy with one. But I hope to have all the track and wiring done before baby comes. The rest I plan on doing when I can, hopefully getting up early one day each weekend. People keep saying that with a baby you...
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    Z Shay

    He is adamant about z-scale as he has a scale logging deal he wants to do on a door. I told him good luck, but I would ask the folks at the gauge. Thanks.
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    Z Shay

    Has anyone ever seen a z scale shay or shay type engine? It doesn't even have to have an engine. A friend wants to make a diorama, and he doesn't care if the engine operates. Thanks.
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    I told you it was awesome!
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    I have all my HO stuff still. Debating whether or not sell it all and commit to N gauge forever. All three of those engines are Atlas Master Gold (DCC with sound). Not sure if I should go to the HO forum and offer it there first or go to Ebay.
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    You should be able to see it now. Bear with me as I learn what I'm doing around here. Thanks.
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    The link to the you tube video is up now. It was so worth the wait, what a video! Make sure you have da sound on. I'll be putting up videos of my new N-gauge layout after there is some substance to it, in about 10 years. I thank you in advance for your patience.
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    You're going to be soo000 disappointed, ha!
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    I don't know how long it takes You Tube to approve a video. Can I upload them here? Not sure. For the video, you may have your whole seat to sit in, but you'll only need the edge, it's awesome.
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    Phase II. You can almost hear the trains coming now!!
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    Phase I of the Waynesburg Southern, a mini empire! The dogs are excited.
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXvk5acSoIk Here's a link to my HO layout that I had to tear down, the only one of 3 HO layouts that I was happy with. I'm a novice. Link may not work until youtube allows it.
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    That back left corner is going to be a helix. I am going to test build one and run a train first before I ever make a final plan. If it don't work, no helix then. It will also be under a mountain, so will the other corner. The wall they will be against isn't a load bearing wall and on the...
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    Here's a sketch of what I've come up with so far. I still have plenty of thinking and planning to do, so this is preliminary. I'm not into operations, but plan to learn more about it. Any good web pages with info on operation? I know nothing about it. Thanks.
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    joefryfry's layout - The Waynesburg Southern

    This will be my running thread for my layout. My layout will be loosely, maybe very loosely, based on the Waynesburg Southern, a piece of the MGA mine district that runs from Waynesburg, PA down into West Virginia and serves Federal #2, and Blacksville #1 and 2 mines. A link to the history of...
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    Here I go

    I'm already started my layout, and have some pics. I think I've seen before where people have a running thread of their layout. I thought there was a certain place for that, or do I just start a "My Layout" thread here?
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    Here I go

    Actually, I had a brainstorm. The space that the real estate department let me use is on the other side of a wall that the real estate department has no control over. With the kid coming and a job that keeps me busy, I may never finish the first area, but I'm going to put a spur towards the...
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    Here I go

    Okay, I'm diving into this. Switching from HO to N. So long HO people on the other forums. Just kidding. I'm just getting a 4 axle diesel that I like for now, so radius isn't an issue in my space. I have a couple questions. Do these little buggers pull up a 2% grade as well as HO, or should I...
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    Tighest radius

    These are about what I had in mind, but I do have a kid on the way, so glass is a concern. I was thinking of doing something about those size, but portable, on wood. Thanks for all the suggestions. By the way, i quoted the wrong steam engine size. I'm not all that familiar with steam, but...
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