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    New to Model Railroad My first N scale layout

    Thanks... I've been hanging out on nscale.net. Here is the layout. Had to change it a bit because the slopes didn't level out where I was hoping. I still have some work on they yard but everything seems to running good.
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    New to Model Railroad My first N scale layout

    I got some 2% grades today. Still waiting on track. What bridge height would I need to proved clearance for double stack container? How many power feeds will I need for this layout? Thanks,
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    New to Model Railroad My first N scale layout

    That doesn't seem to be but a small problem. I was wondering if the 4 inches would provide any landscaping benefits. Deeper river banks maybe a valley. Thanks for the reply.
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    New to Model Railroad My first N scale layout

    Well, it's been awhile but we finally completed the table today. Still waiting on my order of track coming from Japan. I'm planning on covering the table with 2 inch Styrofoam but I'm considering doing 4 inches. What's everyone's thoughts? Thanks,
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    New to Model Railroad My first N scale layout

    I ordered the track. Couldn't beat the price on amazon. It does appear some of the track will be shipped from Japan.
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    New to Model Railroad My first N scale layout

    Just an update to keep the thread alive. I always hate to follow a thread then it goes dead. I'm ordering all the track needed to complete the woodland scenery layout. This just a starting point to provide enough interest to keep it progressing. I'm ordering all the components separately and...
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    Dcc decoders and speakers- N Scale

    Not always but it can be done.
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    Dcc decoders and speakers- N Scale

    What do you consider a larger N Scale?
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    My First Locomotive

    My layout is 11 by 6, L shape. You can see it on another thread I started a few weeks ago. If you are referring to something like I seen on soundtraxx that is a lot of money. I would need to see and hear something like that firsthand before jumping into something like that bu tthanks for sharing...
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    My First Locomotive

    I'm not finding many option for n scale sound equipped locomotives similar to the SD70Ace. Resorting to used on ebay.
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    My First Locomotive

    Oh they are available. We had our eye on the heritage.
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    My First Locomotive

    I found one that will work and the instruction how to install. Probably will take your advice even though we were really wanting a mopac.
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    My First Locomotive

    I'm wanting to order this locomotive but I'm lost to which dcc sound decoder will work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Kato-N-1768408-EMD-SD70ACe-Missouri-Pacific-p/kat-1768408.htm?CartID=2 Thanks
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    New to Model Railroad My first N scale layout

    I'm out of space.
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    New to Model Railroad My first N scale layout

    Next revision longer yard and longer entrance to the yard.
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