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    2 Rail Rundown

    Thanks Greg. I appreciate your input. The M/E HO track is quite difficult to flex. I think it would be interesting to hear what your friend has to say. Old Fat Robert
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    2 Rail Rundown

    BIGO: There are only two sources of the Atlas 2 rail in my area? You mentioned some vendors that might cost less than MSRP. Are you willing to divulge your sources? Thanx. Old Fat Robert
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    O Scale Shelf "Layout"

    Good Morning: Jim is absolutely right with the plywood. In fairly narrow shelves you are speaking of 1/2 inch plywood will easily support O scale equipment. The MDF will sag over time. BTW your plan meets all my definitions for a layout. Let us know how things progress. Old Fat Robert
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    2 Rail Rundown

    Greg: Thank you for your insights. If memory serves me right, Atlas is code 148 which certainly would be acceptable for 1930 - 1950 motive power and rolling stock. Is the House /Duddy flex as difficult to work in O as their HO track is? Thanks again. Old Fat Robert
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    Which would have more realism?

    Steve: Hello again. My mistake on my last post. KATO has the SD40-2 available in N Scale. You would have to re paint but that is certainly do able. I am sure you already these things but I want to be sure that I don't mislead you in any way. Robert
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    Which would have more realism?

    Hello Steve: I am sure you know that KATO has a "mid production" SD 40 available now. Certainly could be painted for the Milwaukee Road. Maybe a little challenge to make it into the model you want but with all the swap meets that take place every year I bet you can find some old bodies/tanks to...
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    Which would have more realism?

    Steve: You have done so much right in your modeling approach. I am one of the "get the trains rollin' and we will worry about that other stuff later" kind of guy. I do concern myself with good and good looking rail/trackwork and I like to employ signals. Consider yourself envied (especially for...
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    2 Rail Rundown

    Jim: You are absolutely right. The Atlas products I have had over the years has performed at as well as advertised. Even though I presently use code 70 on my HO layout, I always was pleased with the ease of use of their track products.
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    2 Rail Rundown

    Jim: I am thinking pretty much along those same lines. Seems to be excellent advice. One very small thing keeps just bubbling under the surface for Atlas O (which I have zero experience with) so I don't really know how much credence to give it and that is some very scalding reviews I read lately...
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    Track

    I think OldGettysk has a point. However, if I want or need something special such as a prime rib roast for a special occasion I go to the butcher at the meat market. As we all mentioned before "Atlas Flex Track" is Atlas Flex Track regardless of where you buy it. However, the online seller (this...
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    2 Rail Rundown

    I am considering a move to 2 rail O. Can I get some input from the contributors to this forum on commercially available track: Atlas O vs Old Pullman vs House of Duddy etc. Please don't be cruel to the suppliers that you don't use just let me know what you think are the strengths of your...
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    Track

    I could not agree with you more! Obviously, we all have to respond to economic situations as best we can. It would be a shame to see the passing of the LHS due to world economies. It would be a greater shame to see the passing because they failed to distinguish themselves from the online/mail...
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    N Scale questions for you experts!!!

    Jaltbaum: I believe I understand your layout configuration. That size in N scale can easily handle three trains. If your present budget is a concern a "cab control" type operation for three (or more) can be built easily with no modification to your engines. I no longer have it on my favorites...
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    Track

    Hey Fellas: You all have made excellent points in your posts. This is obviously not a one size fits all endeavor. I have three shops in relative closeness to me and I must admit that one of them gives far better customer service (defined as good price points, repair/maintenance assistance...
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    Track

    Larry: Glad to have your input on this subject. Obviously you have a situation that requires forethought with your purchases. I would do all the things you do if I were in that position. It just seems to me that I have seen folks with issues on mail/on line purchases that perhaps COULD have been...
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