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    Track plan ideas

    This is all very interesting and helpful. I've got John Armstrong's book and am reading it. So it looks like I should think about the layouts and if there is any other industries that can be added that would add some life to the layouts and make them more interesting. Thanks all for you input...
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    Track plan ideas

    The third one has tunnels with over and under crossing. There is no direct track crossing track.
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    Track plan ideas

    I reworked the plan with Motley's suggestions, created a new plan from Iron Horseman's suggestion and created more of spaghetti layout.
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    Track plan ideas

    Some interesting ideas here. I'll have to go back and draw up some new plans. Once I've done that, I'll repost them.
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    coal fired power plant in n scale

    I did managed to find the Walthers Norhern Light & Power model in N scale on Ebay and won the bid. I'll be using that kit for the power plant. I'll have to figure out the source of the water. I also got the Tomix power substation kit. I'll have a small switching yard with a dedicate...
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    Track plan ideas

    Yeah, I thought the yard was a bit short also but couldn't find a good way of lengthing it. The branch going to the mine will be going up and over the dual track. Not trying to model anything in particular, just wanted to make it interesting enough to enjoy. The vertical lead off of the...
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    Track plan ideas

    It will be free standing layout, probably in the garage. There is an open area between the Mine and Power Plants area. I've added a rail yard and fueling station. I'll look into the DCC auto-reverse module. I have a MRC Prodigy Express system.
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    Track plan ideas

    Hi all, I'm new the forum and model railroading. I've been playing with AnyRail and have come up with two plans. The are very similar to each other. Any help with this would be appreciated. This will be an N scale layout with Kato track. Want to run passenger and freight/coal. Time frame 50's...
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    coal fired power plant in n scale

    Thanks everyone. Good suggestion on paper mill kit. I'll look into it.
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    coal fired power plant in n scale

    Hello, I haven't had much luck finding a coal fired power plant in n scale. Are there any out there? If not, what would make a substitute? Thanks
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    new to model railroading

    Hello, I'm new to model railroading and I'm interesting in N scale. I've been purchasining Kato N scale track and some of their locomotives and rolling stock as well as an Atlas loco and rolling stock and Micro Trains rolling stock. I've also gotting AnyRail and have been playing around with...
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