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  1. jwmurrayjr

    Help with my first layout

    Hi, I'd recommend building a 3-D cardboard model of the layout. I got the idea from Dave Frary and it really helped me a lot. You might try several. They're sorta fun to build. http://www.trainweb.org/silversanjuan/page2.html Have fun,
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    Pink foam insulation board for layout base

    Great stuff! White glue works fine for attaching roadbed and track to foam. (NEVER use white beaded foam...personal opinion, of course.:)) Very nice work.
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    world's scariest model train wrecks

    Oh man!:eek: How gruesome! I'm not gonna be able to sleep a wink tonight.:confused: But thanks anyway...I think. :o
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    Whatcha using for planning?

    Thanks Jim, Something about "great minds run.." or maybe it was "Only two minds...":confused:
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    Whatcha using for planning?

    Hi, I used the free Atlas software (RightTrack?) and printed scale plans and cut them out to make a 3-D scale model of the layout (ala Dave Frarie). The model let me find several "bugs" before actually starting the layout. Also it was a fun "finally getting started on the layout"...
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