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    Grain Mill Operation?

    Hey Guys, I’m extending my layout and looking to expand my layout by including a grain mill/elevator as seen in this picture. The prototype I’m using of a mill near where I am in Kent, Ohio. I guess what I am looking for is details on how a covered hopper is loaded/unloaded and what details...
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    Where to Put Signals?

    Thanks for the help guys, its much appreciated. Now that I know what goes where, I'm trying to find the prototypical type of signal needed. I think the signals (minus the dwarf light) should be a triple head searchlight signal below. Can anyone confirm this?
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    Where to Put Signals?

    I'm modeling a CSX ex Erie line in Northern Ohio or there abouts Circa mid-1990's. I'm wondering where I should put my signals and what type of signals would be prototypical for where I am modeling. Below is the track plan for the module I am currently working on. Any info is much appreciated.
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    Bedroom Winter Shelf Module/Layout

    Thanks all for the kind words. I used normal wall plaster for the snow and then sanded it down to get a somewhat uniform look. The hardest part by far is trying to clean the rails off after plaster gets on them (I have been using a nail file to clean around them. Once I finish with this section...
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    Bedroom Winter Shelf Module/Layout

    Well, finally started a small shelf layout. I'm in an apartment at the moment so needed something small/removal but didn't want to go for the old 4 x 8 layout. So I hung some shelves and am making a series of shelve "modules" that will eventually span around the room i have here but still be...
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