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    First Layout - Doable?

    Took the plunge and now I guess I am officially entering the hobby, I ordered the Spectrum set with DCC tsunami. I will report back when I get it. B
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    New ACTRR Updates

    For sure. I really liked the Blair Line Motel Kit.
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    New ACTRR Updates

    Thanks Mike!
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    First Layout - Doable?

    That looks great, thank you!
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    New ACTRR Updates

    Love your layout! Great work. Which model building suppliers/brands do you most like and would recommend? You have a lot of really nice buildings there.
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    First Layout - Doable?

    Here is a modified layout, version 1.2 lol. Removed the loops, opened up my curves quite a bit. I could modify to have a modified figure-8 similar to the first layout posted by Iron Horseman... Maybe this is something I can work with? If so, next step is to do a properly scaled layout and see...
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    First Layout - Doable?

    Great info and advice, thanks! The Bachmann Spectrum set and the other locos looks great.
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    First Layout - Doable?

    An O-scale Lionel set is definitely an option, that was the first place I looked based on the recommendation of my boss. Expensive to expand though....but you never know! They look awesome. Why make things hard on myself?? I like a challenge and new projects. I am just finishing up two guitar...
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    First Layout - Doable?

    The bypass is just an attempt to incorporate some variation to avoid boredom. Thanks for the links!
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    First Layout - Doable?

    1. There is a yard shown in green for storing cars/locos, just a rough idea. 2. Good info 3. I do plan to have 2 or maybe 3 loco's. But plan to run one train at a time. 4. N-Scale would be too small for my son I think, he is almost 6 by the way. We love doing projects together and he is...
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    First Layout - Doable?

    I have removed the mine loop with over/under bridge. I do plan on using 1 or 2 inch foam, probably 2 inch to accommodate the negative elevation of the mine.
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    First Layout - Doable?

    Thanks for the info. I will have full access during the building phase, but plan to have it against a wall eventually. To reach things, I may have to modify during the build. I have a long reach, but not freakishly long! lol
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    First Layout - Doable?

    Thank you all for the wonderful replies! I have a lot to digest and will get to each one asap. Cheers Barry
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    First Layout - Doable?

    Hey all, Below you will find my first attempt at designing a layout. It is HO scale and I plan on using Atlas Code 83 n/s flextrack and radiussed sections from 18-22". I was thinking about getting a trainset kit at first and then expand the set to what you see in the layout (or something like...
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