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    My first original layout, feedback please!

    Hello all, and Greetings! Im new to this forum but I have already seen a tremendous store of knowledge here. I would love people's feedback on the attached draft layout. I have just finished my first layout last year (N scale Scenic Ridge by Woodland Scenics / Atlas) and am now trying my...
  2. Sammy V

    Comments On My 4x6 Layout Plan-N Scale noob!

    Hey guys, first post here and I'm anxious to learn more about this somewhat confusing hobby! I'd also like to share my first layout that I've started building. It actually fits on 4x5, even though I have 4x6 benchwork built, but eventually I'd like to add on to both sides where the 4 "dead...
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    New Layout Design Ideas

    First off, let me say that though I have been a Model Railroader for many years I have never had to plan a layout. I have belonged to various clubs depending on my place of residence, and I have worked on layouts, but I have never had to trackplan one. So I am looking for some help and...
    • cjleigh
    • Thread
    • design h0 scale layout looking for ideas question
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Track Plans
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    newbie help with layout,wiring

    hello im new to the forum i have a few question about my layout im just getting started here goes im using ez track on a 4 x 8 table im thinking about buying the dcc bachmann commander train set and some extra track and add to it, what is the best way to wire it will i need a bus line or a...
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    SCARM - Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller

    Hello dear friends, I want to introduce my freeware layout design program, called SCARM, which you can download and test from http://www.scarm.info/index_en.html. It has lightweight and intuitive user interface, 3D view, more than 25 track-system libraries and many other cool functions and...
    • Mixy
    • Thread
    • design freeware layout railroad scarm
    • Replies: 390
    • Forum: Track Plans
  6. Logging and freight operation, pre 1950

    Logging and freight operation, pre 1950

    Old time logging operation and freight with properly loaded gondola.
    • logandsawman
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    • 4x8 layout
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Mountains and Rural Areas
  7. Siesta

    Siesta

    • WT fan
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    • creek fremo h0 h0n3 hints hon3 kit layout modules party silver stub switch terminal westport
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Dioramas and Mini-Scenes
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    Connecting together modular layouts

    I'm about 1/2 way through my first "practice" layout (1'x6'). I'm sticking with modular / shelf type layouts until I can take over the basement (wife says 8 more years :) ... Plus I like the concept of building small sections that are detachable and portable in case I move. I've done much...
  9. LaBelle stock car kit

    LaBelle stock car kit

    The sheep can come !
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    • creek fremo h0 h0n3 hints hon3 kit layout modules party silver stub switch terminal westport
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    • Category: Freight Cars
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    My Freeland HO Scale Layout

    Hey you all...some of you may know me as Jabbajawz4life on Youtube I do some HO scale how to videos and some tip videos. The link to my youtube page is http://www.youtube.com/user/Jabbajawz4life and I think that my layout personally has a lot of potential. My layout is pretty much based in...
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    Newbie question about turnout numbers

    Hello All, this looks like a good place to play. I am in the planning stages and have a question about turnouts. When designing a track plan are there specific reasons (prototypically) that one would use #4, $6, #8 etc turnouts? Or would different turnout #s be used in a yard vs. a...
  12. Ohio & Southeastern Lines

    Ohio & Southeastern Lines

    Overveiw
    • nwdrummer379
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    • 4x8 layout
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Layout Design and Construction Photos
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    Laying cork stips in turnouts

    I'm in the process of laying down cork strips for my roadbed. Does anyone have a simple technique/trick that allows for clean/crisp fit of cork roadbed under turnouts. I find I'm either losing the bevel or having to guess where to cut. Many thanks in advance. Eric
  14. Grandt Line 25-to

    Grandt Line 25-to

    Grandt Line + BullAnt + Loksound micro
    • WT fan
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    • fremo h0 layout model railroad scale terminal trains westport
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  15. Carson City station area on the Carson Valley Line

    Carson City station area on the Carson Valley Line

    A freelanced HO layout under construction. The Carson Valley Line was bought up by Santa Fe RR in 1963 and now in 1965 it is operating with equipment from both railroads, steam and diesel. Both the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific have trackage rights into Carson City station.
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    • ho layout
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Layout Photos - General
  16. Carson City station area on the Carson Valley Line

    Carson City station area on the Carson Valley Line

    A freelanced HO layout under construction. The Carson Valley Line was bought up by Santa Fe RR in 1963 and now in 1965 it is operating with equipment from both railroads, steam and diesel. Both the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific have trackage rights into Carson City station.
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    • ho layout
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Layout Photos - General
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    City-scape

    I live in Utah and I was so excited when we started to get trains here. We now have LR transit and commuter rail. I would like to start a layout of my city. I have done a lot of thinking and looking into how to build custom models of the buildings in the city. The problem I am running into is...
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    City-scape

    I live in Utah and I was so excited when we started to get trains here. We now have LR transit and commuter rail. I would like to start a layout of my city. I have done a lot of thinking and looking into how to build custom models of the buildings in the city. The problem I am running into is...
  19. GEXR

    My newest attempt at a 4x8 HO layout

    First of all, thanks for all the advice regarding my first attempt that, in retrospect, missed the mark completely. I feel that I have learned much since then. This layout features a large yard and yard lead that are completely off the mainline. I exchanged the roundhouse for a 2-stall...
  20. scrap

    scrap

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    • fremo h0 layout model railroad scale terminal trains westport
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Freight Cars




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