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    Heat/Humidity Discussion

    Thanks for the replies everyone. Looks like some sheetrock and R30 is the way to go. Once I get through this latest reorg at work I am going to move forward.
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    Heat/Humidity Discussion

    I was planning on finishing the walls but leaving the rafters open because there isnt much space to the top of the ridge.
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    Heat/Humidity Discussion

    Hi All, I suppose this needs it's own thread. Is humidity the thing to control moreso than temperature? Reason I ask, I am in the process of finishing the inside of my train room (15 x 25) I am putting kraft faced R-13 and wall paneling up, and installed radiant barrier panels in the...
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    Storing rolling stock

    Is humidity the thing to control moreso than temperature? Reason I ask, I am in the process of finishing the inside of my train room (15 x 25) I am putting kraft faced R-13 and wall paneling up, and installed radiant barrier panels in the rafters which reduces the heat in the building...
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    Auto distribution layouts

    All I know is that I really wish Walthers would re-release the ramps. I dont understand how such a simple model isnt produced. Doesnt seem that hard to kitbash though. One day. And when that day is done, I am sure walthers will re-release it.
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    Question on Walthers gold line 89' flatcars

    Hello Everyone, I have a question to anyone that has any of the newer Walthers goldline 89' flatcars. The older autoracks and 89' flats had space that allowed you to cut into the center frame under the car, to allow for use on tighter radius curves. My dad has a couple 18 inch curves...
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    1-14 to 1-20 weekly photo fun...

    Here are some shots from my dad's layout. He is all about operations, not scenery :) He models L&N in New Orleans circa 1980. I took over with my NS stuff for a little while though :)
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    Weekly Photo Fun, 1/7/11 thru 1/13/11

    Long story with this engine. Back when I graduated kindergarten in 1985/1986 my dad built my a 4 X 8 to get me started, I had grown an appreciation for the NS. So my first engine was a NS GP35 my dad kitbashed for me. Fastforward to 1996. New layout is almost done. Someone broke into my...
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    New Here...first question concerning Jay Bee Engine Wheels

    So with that being said, the RTR newer wheels from Athearn will work with older blue box?
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    New Here...first question concerning Jay Bee Engine Wheels

    Hello All, Long time lurker, finally registered. Quick intro, I'm 30, live in New Orleans and model the NS. Layout room is going up soon (I hope) Anyways, in the effort to keep things as clean and running as well as possible, I came accross a discussion on replacing older blue box athearn...
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    Favorite Train movie

    I would have to say Unstoppable as well. I know there were flaws, but I thought it was done really well.




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