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    HELP!!!! Layout plan!

    Alright. I have bought books, programs, looked at every model railroader I have and everyone of my ideas still suck. I know what I want, I just can't put it on paper. The room is 22ft x 19ft and the door swings to the outside so its perfect. It will be straight DC, not going DCC anytime soon. I...
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    Hey guys

    Its been awhile since I've been on. Earlier last month I had a heart attack. Doctors still can't figure out what happend. I'm only 27 and in great shape. Things are looking up now though. I posted all of my stuff for sale. But I can't sell it anymore. Drag racing is out of the picture for me now...
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    I love this picture

    http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=167053
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    Model train brokers???

    I was looking through my October '06 MRR mag and saw an advertisement for modeltrainbrokers.com. It says prises 30-35% lower than ebay. Anyway I checked it out and did a few quick searches. Nothing came up... at all. Anyone else checked this place out yet?
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    LTEX decals???

    I have been seaching all day for some LTEX (Larrys Trucks & Electric Leasing) decals. If you haven't seen a LTEX unit look here!!! I love these! http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=137059 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=100961...
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    Geep "B" unit shells

    Anyone know if a company makes b unit shells to fit athearn SD40-2s or GP38 thru GP50 frames? I've searched a few of my online sources and came up empty handed. I really don't want to cut my shells up but if thats what it comes down too... :wave:
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    Anyone have a Tower55 unit?

    I would like to see a close up picture of its details. I believe I just got a pre order for a MoPac Heritage unit for Christmas. :thumb: Just wondering if they are all I hear they are.
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    Wow what a old kit!!!

    Check out the price on the box! 35 cents!!!! Found this on ebay, wonder how old it is? Anyone with a good guess???
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    Just learned my holiday lesson

    Ok... Beer + Tortias w/cheese melted in the microwave + chocolate chip cookies = Sick as a dog. :wave: Take my word for it.... trust me. I've had stomach viruses that weren't this bad. :cry: Oh and another note, I love Spike TV. :thumb:
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    A few updates to my creation

    I changed the culvert pipe setup and added some different sized rocks to the embankment. I just used some ties that I had laying around for the culvert. I think it looks a little better. I'm going to respray it tomorrow and hopefully get to airbrush it this weekend! :wave: The other pictures...
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    Todays creation!

    I had a piece of plywood and a couple sticks of 1x2 lunber. So I decided to build a diorama! Started it at about 11am when I got home from Lowes with the foam and just took some pics of the progress a little bit ago. When it dries overnight I'll throw the airbrush to it and get some grease and...
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    How did you get into the hobby?

    Any of you remember what got you into model railroading? I mean away from the oval sets from christmas and into the grand scale of it all. Not that christmas ovals are bad!!! :thumb: My first taste of model RRing was when I was about 8 our Mailman (back when mailmen walked the neighborhood...
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    My latest creation

    This is what you get when your home sick drinking nyquil. GP40 gets a new cab. Not sure of the make on the cab. Any one know? It has CN Replicas stamped inside of it. I'm thinking about using a different shell for it since this one has a few broken places.
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    Ebay rant

    I with held all ebay IDs and names for eveyones sake. If the buyer of whats in question is on the forum (I really don't believe so) this isn't a stab at you, its just a vent about ebay and how it works sometimes. :curse: When you guys shop on ebay, don't you look at the payment methods before...
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    Something I had as a kid

    Did anyone have a die cast passenger train that didn't run on track? I got them from say.. piggley-wiggley or safeway. Maybe Walmart. They had axels undeneath with plastic tires, they were one piece construction cars and locos that had pin/hole connectors, not knuckles. Usually were just the...
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    Woohoooo!!!!

    I just got back from my LHS! For just over $160 I got 17 cars, 3 SD40-2's, 9 packs of micro scale decals, one Lee Way 52' trailer, and 3 BN 52' trailers. The cars are Athearn BB kits from Rail Runner Customs, Roundhouse, and Walthers RTR. The three SD's are BB Athearns The trailers are...
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    My loco Roster

    Well I started my roster today since I had the day off. I guess next time I'm off I'll add the road numbers. :rolleyes: I didn't realize I had this many Locos and and so few rolling stock. Well compared to the locos anyway. Heres my list. Locos Atlas GP38-2 Undec x 1 Athearn...
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    Arkansas anyone?

    Just wondering how many there are here. Also are you guys in a MRR Club? I know of a few but nothing local enough for me. What hobby shop do you frequent the most?
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    EMD crash test video

    I had to watch it a few times. The slow motion part is crazy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUF19acPBZA
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    Brass question

    Whats the big deal with Brass Locos and cars? I'm sure they have good details and what not but I see them going for mega bucks on ebay. Painted or not. I just don't see it. Can anyone shed some light on this for me?