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    paper mill layout

    I have always liked this one for inspiration http://providencenorthern.com/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=category&id=10:paper-mill&Itemid=12 ratled
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    Who has the best how to DVD for landscaping a layout?

    I like these best http://model-trains-video.com/MTV-9000.php These are available as a download that you watch on your copmputer or you can burn to DVD and save a few $ (and get it NOW). I have all 11 of their DVDs and feel these a re the cornerstone of any RR video library. They just came...
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    finished lumber

    There are a few of the out of production McKean 60' centerbeams still to be had on E bay if you have your hart set on centerbeams ratled
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    Determine minimum curve radius

    MRH had a great article on this for any scale. http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/mrh2009-01/curve_insights You can read it for free by downloading the free issue http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/mrh-2009-Q1 ratled
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    Building first layout questions

    DIO first all you said it was older track but not specifically brass. 1st thing to do is decide if it's brass or not. If it is I would sell it on E Bay or some place and get new newer stuff. Really Brass isn't worth the trouble if you are starting over. Odorless Mineral Spirits is a good...
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    Choosing an idea for a layout

    Kyle here is something that can help you focus http://layoutvision.com/id13.html ratled
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    Waybills

    Deep into waybills Tim if you want to get deep into waybills there this free article from the OPs SIG http://www.opsig.org/doff/DOpages/Freight%20Car%20Handling%20new.pdf I have taken Tony's clinic twice now and loved every minute of it. For simpler waybills there is this 4 cycle waybill...
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    4 X 8 Help!

    If you are stuck on a table and can squeeze out a little more room, look at the layout in this DVD http://www.greenfrog.com/bmrr_3dvdset.shtml Some of the DVD is a little dated but the step by step build is still good and the plan is still solid as the day it was designed. You can see a intro...
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    4 X 8 Help!

    Something to consider instead of the 4 x 8 http://layoutvision.com/id28.html. Something like this may give you most of what you are looking for in less space and fits the Several areas where I can hopefully, eventually, expand. nicely. http://www.blackbearcc.com/SoPlains.htm. It really gives...
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    First Timer....

    The absolute best money you can spend on the subject http://model-trains-video.com/scenery.php But I recommend getting the whole 10 part series instead of just these two ratled
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    Best way to make layout not boring??

    Something to consider on the 4 x 8 http://layoutvision.com/id28.html ratled
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    Best way to make layout not boring??

    Some very worthy reads on the subject http://siskiyou-railfan.net/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?2337.0 http://layoutvision.com/id10.html http://layoutvision.com/id8.html http://layoutvision.com/id33.html ratled BTW Boatwrench would that layout have been the Santa Cruz...
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    Athreans GP40-2 RTR Help on taking the shell off

    Small screwdrivers help Jason depending on what run you have they either have 4 small square "loops" that look like steps on the end of a boxcar or they have 4 tabs that have Barbs. I would remove the fuel tank (slips off with a good pull) and the couplers as mentioned already. You need to...
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    Southern Pacific Police Caboose

    Try these For the AC unit I don't know of an exact match. Fr close, just type HO AC unit in to e bay and you will get several units that are close. Keep watching as more are sure to show up. For the spots you'll probably have to make them from a little scrap plastic and an MV lens of...
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    Logging Vehicles

    The May 2011 MRH had a nice how to build a logging truck worth your time to read. http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/mrh-2011-05-May/logging_truck All issues are free to read on line or download http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/mrh-2011-05-May ratled
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