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  1. SPfan

    HELP!!Newbie Building First HO Layout!!!

    Unfortunately, I have already purchased it (it's still in boxes). I'm not able to return it, so hopefully I can make do. I agree with you UP2CSX & Hamltnblue, it will not be my ideal layout. I'm hoping since this is my first layout, (and hopefully not my last :D ) that I can still make it...
  2. SPfan

    HELP!!Newbie Building First HO Layout!!!

    Well, I think the name of the layout is Timber Ridge (by a company called American Plastics) but I think it's the same concept as what Woodland Scenics makes. From my understanding it is a 4 piece set up of pre-molded painted plastic that is assembled and put onto a table, or some other flat...
  3. SPfan

    HELP!!Newbie Building First HO Layout!!!

    Actually, I'm hoping to use regular Atlas Snap Track on a cork (or something close to it) roadbed. The base itself is one of those "Terrain For Trains" set ups which I think is some kind of plastic. Does this change anything?
  4. SPfan

    HELP!!Newbie Building First HO Layout!!!

    More Info Sorry-! I'm planning for a 5 x 9 layout with scenery, and the base material will most likely be plastic. Thanks!!!
  5. SPfan

    HELP!!Newbie Building First HO Layout!!!

    I'm attempting to put together my first layout. Should I use cork roadbed for the whole layout? What are the pros and cons for using roadbed at all? I was thinking about not laying any roadbed at all, but wanted some opinions first. ANY advice is appreciated!
  6. SPfan

    Locos on 18" Radius???????Newbie

    So You're Tellin' Me There's a Chance....... Well, it looks like there's SOME hope I can run my six axles. Thanx everybody for the feedback. Brandon
  7. SPfan

    Locos on 18" Radius???????Newbie

    I'm getting started on my first layout and trying to figure out which of my locos will work on 18" curves. I've got mostly older Athearn diesels (GP35s, GP38-2s, GP40-2s, SD40s, SD40Ts,SD45s). Will my 6 axle locos work? If they do work, how will they look? Also, what is the difference between...
  8. SPfan

    DCC Illiterate!!!!!!Newbie

    Thanx!!!!! Thanks for the schooling. I've still got a lot to learn, but I definitely have a better understanding of DCC. I'm hoping to run at least 2 locos (4 at the most), on a 5' x 8' layout at home. I'd LIKE to have sound on all 4 at one point, but I'll probably start with 2. It will...
  9. SPfan

    DCC Illiterate!!!!!!Newbie

    I'm a newbie and I'm looking for some direction in starting in DCC. I have mostly Athearn HO early diesels (GP35's, GP38's, SD40's, SD45's, etc.) I would like to find a decoder that is compatible with these locos, without having to solder (IF that's even possible). Is there any decoders that...
  10. SPfan

    Athearn SD40 Handrail Question

    Thanks Josh. The handrails are installed. (Just wanted to make sure that everything that should come installed was on.) Brandon
  11. SPfan

    Athearn SD40 Handrail Question

    Howdy out there. New to the Site. Hopefully somebody with some expertise can help. I just bought an Athearn HO scale SD40. It looks like it comes with a separate package of some sort inside box (possibly handrails). Is this normal? I thought the description specified factory installed...
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