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  1. Byrna55

    My "modular" train platform

    Hi Everyone, Well, after some tricky situations and lots of learning experiences, I completed my wooden train platforms, which I call a "modular" design, because it consists of sections of independent plywood platforms, encircling our couch where we watch TV in the basement. The first few...
  2. jmupton2000

    The Coppertown, Davenport & Lancaster Railroad – Coppertown Terminus

    The Coppertown, Davenport & Lancaster Railroad – Coppertown Terminus Another plank project, this came together because I found a useful looking piece of MDF and thought, why not make a small layout on it. A basic rule was established, wherever possible this was to be built using whatever spare...
  3. Mark Nutter

    What's the best substrate for a new layout?

    I'm starting a new layout after being away from the hobby for years. There is soooo much new information and new/better materials that I'm a bit overwhelmed. I always built my display directly on the plywood, but I love the idea of using foam as a substrate. I don't like tacking track to...
  4. T

    Make your own ship decking for depot platform.

    I was anxious to finish my Craigellachie (The CPR Last Spike) depot, when I realized that I didn't have enough material to finish the platform. The Craigellachie depot is a fairly simple structure, so I wanted to dress it up a little with some ship decking material for a more realistic looking...
  5. I

    HO icing platform

    Has anyone here ever built a PFE-style icing platform? I'm considering doing an 8' module with a double ended siding for the platform, enough for approximately 8-9 reefers. I picked up one of the 16" long Tichy kits as a trial, which looks correct for a PFE platform. My only other choice is...
  6. WCTR BB23-7

    WCTR BB23-7

    This is what happens when I get mad at the Smokey Valley GE Utility Cab sides... This engine is a B unit, as well as a shoving platform. It will get a coat of the WCTR (ex-Aztalan Pacific) Tan/Black patch paint.
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    • athearn b23-7 custom platform rpp shoving wctr
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    • Category: Locomotive and Rolling Stock Construction Photos




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