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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Thanks guys, Those scrub palmettos would look great on the layout and wouldnt mind some for my garden too!:) Mal
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Thanks guys, I must check out that palmetto scrub.
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Hi, I've now finished adding static grass to the layout by giving the staging track an 'overgrown' look. I am pleased with the results and can certainly recommend the Noch Grassmaster regards, Mal
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Thanks Greg Yesterday, I added more static grass to the beer distributor spur to give it an overgrown, disused look. Today a delivery of beer has arrived:) cheers, Mal
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Hi, With the new 'greenery'added to the layout, I've made a new video showing a few railfan style run-bys. The results of the static grass application can also be clearly seen. Here is the link http://youtu.be/rdzkPntxK-8 Enjoy, Mal
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Hi, For the second year running Santa Claus failed to deliver an Atlas Gold CSX Dash 8-40B:( However, I did receive a Noch Grassmaster static grass applicator.:) Now, I've always thought they were too expensive and I couldn't justify one for my small layouts but I'd take the plunge and...
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Thanks Tolga, your comments are much appreciated. Your videos provide me with great modelling inspiration.
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Thanks Josh. The original track plan had a team track which provided a great excuse to run all different types of cars. However, I felt I would really like to use the track for another small industry. Searching around I found a couple of plastic pellet transloading facilities at Deland, FL and...
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Hi, A few more pics. Enjoy, Mal
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Hi, The layout sits neatly on some furniture units from IKEA (see previous pic ) Very conveniently, the unit at the right hand end has some drawers which are perfect for exchanging and storing stock. Normal operation sees a loco and 3 cars staged, partially hidden by the non-rail served...
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Thanks Josh. Having posted a few pics of the completed layout, I thought I'd go back to the beginning of the story. A couple of years ago, whilst searching for a new project, I stumbled upon Lance Mindheim's 'East Rail' layout and was immediately inspired by the look and concept which was so...
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    Hi from a newbie in the UK

    Thanks. Here's link to a little Xmas video featuring my layout. Hope you like it http://youtu.be/rBbUqZ77z-Y Mal
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    Hi from a newbie in the UK

    Thanks James, Seems there are a quite few Brits on this forum. Seasons Greetings to you and all.
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Hi, Here's a pic from my new layout. I've also started a thread in the 'HO Scale' forum 'CSX Palmetto Spur' where I will give more details regards, Mal
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Thanks I'll post more details of the layout later. Meantime, Season Greetings to all.
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Thanks Rico. Here are a few more pics regards, Mal
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    Hi from a newbie in the UK

    Thanks Rico. Your comments are much appreciated. Mal
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    Hi from a newbie in the UK

    Hi, I'm a big fan of Lance Mindheim's work and Modern Era HO modelling. I've recently built a version of Lance's 'Palmetto Spur' which was featured in his book 'How to build a small switching layout' I've started a thread in the 'HO Scale' forum entitled 'CSX Palmetto Spur' in which I will...
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    CSX Palmetto Spur

    Hi from a new member in the UK. To intoduce myself, I thought I'd share a few pics of my recently completed small HO switching layout based on Lance Mindheim's 'Palmetto Spur' which featured in his book 'How to build a small switching layout' I've also made a few videos of the layout which...
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