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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

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...

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

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

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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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...

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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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

Something to consider on the 4 x 8 http://layoutvision.com/id28.html ratled

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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...

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...

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

I used the tee pins for foam based areas. Elmer's white glue dabbed in areas will work too for those areas such as bare wood. Just use a little wet water to pull it up. ratled

Two worthy reads for you http://www.layoutvision.com/id28.html and http://ldsig.org/ldsigwiki/hints-tips/curve_radius_rule-of-thumb I hope these help ratled

" Is there a simple tool out there that helps with getting the right curve or how would I go about getting the curvature right?" This should be what you are looking for or you can make your own http://www.handlaidtrack.com/Fast-Tracks-HO-Scale-Curved-SweepSticks-s/2212.htm If you click on one...

I can't help you on the youtube but I can recommend these two purchase DVDs. There are previews for you to check out. Of all the ones I have seen or owned these are the only 2 I have kept http://www.tsgmultimedia.com/common/product_info.php?part_number=10210...

Thanks Charles Very nice work, thanks for sharing the photos. Also thanks for making all of those amazing videos. I have as many as I can get. My favorite is When the Empire was intact. A must for any SP fan. I never followed the protos when they were in service but I can live vicariously...