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  1. Mopac Junkie

    What's happening on your layout?

    Had a bunch of spare parts so I made a couple backdrop buildings. I’m going to mortar the bricks and weather a bit. I’d like opinions on these please. I’m not sure if I like or not.
  2. Mopac Junkie

    What's happening on your layout?

    I'm experimenting with making lumber loads
  3. Mopac Junkie

    What's happening on your layout?

    I’ve had no issues. I run 86’ cars and six axle locomotives across it with no issues
  4. Mopac Junkie

    One A Day

    backside of the brewery
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  6. Mopac Junkie

    Ballasting Turnouts

    I don't ballast the ties with the throw bar between them. I also on the adjacent ties, I put down a layer of straight Elmer's glue then ballast over it. This builds a "wall" to stop diluted glue from seeping in there. I keep everything clear of the throw bar.
  7. Mopac Junkie

    HO scale autos and pick up trucks.

    where do you get your automobiles and pickup trucks from. i will be looking to add some 30-40 of these to my layout - mostly for employee vehicles parked near industries. I'm not looking to pay $15 a piece nor do i want cheap junk with open bottoms. there has to be something that can be painted...
  8. Mopac Junkie

    What's happening on your layout?

    Sorry, i do not have a specific thread. Maybe I'll get one started! I do post progress updates from time to time. I can try to put something together with pics since early construction. As for the track plan i will update my Atlas software and post a picture of it. The track plan consists of a...
  9. Mopac Junkie

    Nickle silver rail color

    I have some 20+ year old Atlas nickel silver and some new nickel silver track. The old stuff definitely has a gold tint to it.
  10. Mopac Junkie

    What's happening on your layout?

    I cut a bunch of Atlas piers down to size. Running a pond through here. Pardon my pre-school blue paint. It helps me visualize what I’m planning for.
  11. Mopac Junkie

    What's happening on your layout?

    I made almost 200 woodland scenics trees over the past week. I have most where I want them. Some I kinda just put them out there. I’m not sure about the bright colors . They’ll grow on me I’m sure.
  12. Mopac Junkie

    What's happening on your layout?

    All of mine are hot glued in place
  13. Mopac Junkie

    What's happening on your layout?

    Thanks. Just some cheap Apple Barrel craft paint from Wal Mart. Painted the sky blue, added hills in different colors and layers. I’m working on painting trees on it now.
  14. Mopac Junkie

    What's happening on your layout?

    Adding some details to the engine house
  15. Mopac Junkie

    What's happening on your layout?

    Started my back drop and am making trees.
  16. Mopac Junkie

    What's happening on your layout?

    Just utilizing the space best I can. No issues there though!
  17. Mopac Junkie

    Flex track?

    as far as radii goes, ive got a spur with flex track that is for sure has a tighter turn than 15". It for sure has its advantages. I like using it in place of (4)-9" straight sections when possible. Ive got some OCD issues so i always install end ties on each section prior to installation (i...
  18. Mopac Junkie

    What's happening on your layout?

    I'm still plugging along teaching myself how to ballast and scenic. For a first timer I'm pleased thus far.
  19. Mopac Junkie

    What are you buying this Month?

    Nothing exciting here, ive been purchasing a bunch of glue, ballast, grass, trees, etc. Lots of scenicking going on.........
  20. Mopac Junkie

    Industry ideas that use grain hoppers

    I’m running a Mount Olive plant with tank car loading for corn syrup.




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