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    New Member from the Chicago 'burbs

    Hi Don, I'm just now starting my first layout and also in Chicago (Plainfield). Welcome. Brett
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    Train and Model Advice - NC&StL

    Hi Everyone, After a very long time thinking about it, and another drive through Chattanooga on my way to Florida, I've decided to model the early years of the Nashville, Chattanooga & StLouis RR. Before I do any damage from random purchases, I wanted to open this up to the very knowledge...
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    Ebay trick for winning

    I don't know what's crazy about having a conversation on the internet about ebay? I know I'm new here but 'uhoh someone said ebay let's stop them from talking about' sounds a little over the top.
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    What do you do for a living?

    principal software engineer for a fortune 500 retailer. too many years to go before i take on my dream job....retiree.
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    Bulk Track

    Does anyone have any tips on how to save a few bucks buying bulk track? I'm new to the hobby and have a 13x13 room I need to buy track for. Before I buy massive amounts of 36" ho 83 flex track I was hoping to get some advice on how I may save a buck or two. I think my LHS price was around...
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    Obligatory New to Hobby Thread

    What's a good price for code 83 flex track? Since I'm brand new I will be buying large quantities at once.
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    Obligatory New to Hobby Thread

    Thanks Jim. I had looked on modeltrainstuff.com before but it looked like of the 200+ entries returned for F7 there were a couple Milwaukee Road diesels that were not dcc ready/equipped. The hard part is going through every shop online through their 200 or more entries looking for one model...
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    Obligatory New to Hobby Thread

    Anybody want to help me shop? I need one or two locos, dcc equipped or dcc ready, Milwaukee Road or Illinois Central. :) I have a hard time shopping on some of these MRR sites, I don't have the patience to browse through 18 pages in one sitting.
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    Obligatory New to Hobby Thread

    Also, is it okay to buy used flex track or should I only buy new?
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    What is your age?

    I'm 31 and just getting started.
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    Obligatory New to Hobby Thread

    More ignorant questions from yours truly. I'm looking at buying my first loco. I stumbled across a Milwaukee Road f7 but I don't know what the differences are. What is the first distinguishing five digit number (40593) and is #72 just the engine number? Proto 2000 HO 40593 EMD F7A-B Set...
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    Alright, which 6 of you did this?

    http://www.policeoracle.com/news/6-DIY-Train-Buffs-Arrested_20957.html Train buffs are facing jail after building their own ramshackle locomotive and taking it on the public rail network. The six-seater train - made out of garden furniture and salvaged train parts - was powered by an...
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    Obligatory New to Hobby Thread

    So I'm to paint the backdrop on the drywall?
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    How Many Couplers?? ;)

    My guess is 230. (Nice game!)
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    Obligatory New to Hobby Thread

    But I'm so excited to get started on the trains! ;)
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