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    Can It Be Done

    Here's a thought: You want to show that you can make a prototypical layout on the cheap, especially those who are new to the hobby. What if your starting point was a decent pre-packaged 'train set'? For someone new to model trains, they might have purchased such an item to realize that a train...
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    modeling an inclined plane

    Wow, it must be time for bed. It took me a full minute to catch on to what I was supposed to be looking at. And yes, yay WestJet! I'm sure most of our American friends have never heard of 'em though. :(
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    Happy 142nd Birthday Canada!!

    Happy Canuck Day!
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    CP rail freelance plan in N - Modern Era

    Well, with a bit of research and redesigning, I have replaced the quarry idea with something more traditional; coal and coke facilities. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/djshaggy/cpmk2.jpg The image only shows the far right where I have done the most radical changes. The track that runs...
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    CP rail freelance plan in N - Modern Era

    Thank you, that was exactly the kind of input I was looking for! I agree that that the green city area looks a little cluttered, and since not every track has a purpose, (yet), it wouldn't be too much to thin it out a bit. The same goes with the quarry. Back to the drawing board!
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    CP rail freelance plan in N - Modern Era

    Well, its taken me quite a long time, but here is "mark 1", or my trackplan before consultation: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/djshaggy/cpmk1.jpg Its a pretty big image, but I think y'all can get the idea of whats going on. The table will be 55" by 164". The gray area is the area...
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    Has anyone seen this? (Robot Chicken train skit?)

    I've yet to see the specific skit, but I am a big Robot Chicken fan. (Too bad we don't get Adult Swim here in Canadaville, I hafta buy the DVDs.)
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    Boy, did this take awhile!

    SpaceMouse: The switching area is where I had the most problems, and one of the reasons I was never happy with my designs. I found myself looking at shelf layouts and trying to design something based on what I had seen. Thank you for the picture, I think I'll be much happier with what you have...
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    Boy, did this take awhile!

    Thanks! I was worried about the S-curves as well, but I felt that there was enough of a straight run to prevent constant derailings. However this is something that will need to be seen to be sure. Just in case anybody is wondering, this is going to be a modern CP Rail layout with both freight...
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    Boy, did this take awhile!

    Its been a few months, but I finally have an N-scale layout that I am happy with! The details: Green = mainline Blue = elevated track, max 2 inches, grades of 3.2% and 4.4% (yes, I know its high. I'm sure I'll be making fine adjustments to lower the grade as constructions starts.)...
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    Model railroading between houses: Has it been done?

    I think its a wacky idea, but the way new neighborhoods are built, it wouldn't be much of a span from attic to attic.
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    Proud to be a Veteran

    I am no veteran, but I thank each and every one of you that have served to protect the rights and freedoms we all enjoy today. My father-in-law is currently serving in the Canadian Army, and has been on many tours of duty, including two in Afghanistan. My hats off to all.
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    My N Scale Layout Idea

    Good questions, Mouse. These are the problems that prevent me from moving on from the planning stage.
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    My N Scale Layout Idea

    Many adjustments later, I have another track plan. Initially I was going to try and model an oil refinery and oilsand mine, but the logistics of such a design are beyond my abilities. Unfortunately, I am at a loss as to what industries I am going to model. However there is plenty of room to do...
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    My N Scale Layout Idea

    well, I've been doing a lot of thinking and redesigning, and I've come up with a good layout. First off the room I will be building in: I wanted to build a layout that used the narrow shelf, that way I can best use the space I have. It gives me somewhere to expand from, since the...
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