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    Anybody know where I can get a model of this?

    I saw one similar and posted the price and picture in this thread, prepare for a shock! http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=24240&highlight=christie%27s
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    Off Topic: NORAD's Santa Tracking Link

    Thanks, we will use that for sure!
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    Merry Christmas

    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7247304136151735536&q=christmas+lights&hl=en And I thought I had a wiring nightmare! Enjoy the show.
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    Christies Auction

    One more $10,000
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    Christies Auction

    Beautiful French design, $10,000
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    Christies Auction

    I love the Swiss stuff, $2,500
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    Christies Auction

    $2,000 (that's it? I'll take 2)
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    Christies Auction

    $15,000
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    Christies Auction

    $6,000
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    Christies Auction

    Here is the $10,000 one!
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    Christies Auction

    I did notice bidding is closed on all lots so we are safe!!!
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    Christies Auction

    Anyone else see this? Some really expensive trains but really cool looking. Mostly O gauge http://www.christies.com/promos/dec06/1737/overview.asp
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    rock molds and modeling geology

    I am hoping that this will work, I think this is how I will try to do it.
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    rock molds and modeling geology

    Great minds think alike. :wave: I think the prvenance angle will be very helpful, the river winds around my mountain and disappears so I am going to try to mix some "greyish boulders" along it and make it look like they are being pushed down the stream. Round ones are probably the shape that...
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    rock molds and modeling geology

    One geologic feature I am struggling with right now is the transition from large boulders I have on a mountain and along a stream/lake in front of it. The rocks on the mountain are done in a brown tone and I really would like to have a beach on the lake front with a boat dock. My difficulty is...
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    Freight Cars Question

    Tom thanks for the tip, I used this tool last night and the replacement metal wheels spin like they are on bearings. Our little train pulls 8 cars with no problem now and, unfortunately, the cars move so well they roll downhill on my slightly unlevel table.
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    Father son project

    Nice layout, my 4 year old boy and I are going to make a similar addition to our 4x8 layout, you really inspired my son to get me going on it! PS: He said "can we go to those guys house?" "sorry they live far far away" "well you need to call them and get directions daddy!"
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    Thursday 10-26; How Did You Get Here?

    I did a search too, on google to find how to get started with an old track. I think I found an expensive hobby with my son, now I need to go look at some of those how to get new purchases past the better half posts!
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    Table out of storage

    yes something from my childhood as I work with trains with my kid. they did have several train songs so they were train fans too. :)