kz9's HO Scale Empire.....

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OK, Kellan, I didn't click on the idea that you were linking to a helix and upper level. In addition to removing the two crossovers you identifed, I would move the brown crossover further up the track. Again, you don't have a long enough tail track in the stub end yard to make it very useful in its present location.
 
Ya I don't plan on running anything longer then a Genset, really I have 2 SW1500's lined up for this. My CSX and I have a undec that I will be doing in steel plants scheme.

But I will be making that track long enough so I can even bring up one hopper with a switcher.
 
Helpful Hints paperback

When I got into the hobby I picked up an old paper back 'how to' magazine that was titled "Tips" I believe. Can't find that copy now, but it offered a lot of interesting tips from years of old time modelers......
Just found the proper name for that paperback, "764 Helpful Hints for model railroaders", culled from the Kinks columns of Model Railroader magazine.

Here's the cover (attached), and in fact there is a copy on Ebay at the moment.
 


Updated layout....

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Benchwork is done and going to buy 2'' pink foamboard tomorrow
 
^LOL .... ya I know...

I plan on having it stored as an excursion train on another future part of the layout. \

Yes that means another enigne service faciltiy and yard...lol
 
Cool idea, and thats just what that layout needs, another engine servicing facility :rolleyes: :D

Btw, when is one of those CP AC4400s thats sitting there, going to find itself in your HO items for sale thread? :D
 


Well one of the CP's is on the bench getting a full details west makeover, so I doubt they ever will....lol

But then again you never know....
 
Well one of the CP's is on the bench getting a full details west makeover, so I doubt they ever will....lol

But then again you never know....

I saw 2 :D

Please keep me posted though ok, ive been searching long and hard for one of those.
 
Cool idea, and thats just what that layout needs, another engine servicing facility :rolleyes: :D

Btw, when is one of those CP AC4400s thats sitting there, going to find itself in your HO items for sale thread? :D
LOL! I've tried that 1 before,but Mr.Zimmer ain't biting....if ever,I think I've got 1st dibs on 1...right Kellan?!
 
LOL! I've tried that 1 before,but Mr.Zimmer ain't biting....if ever,I think I've got 1st dibs on 1...right Kellan?!

Phst you wish :)

Cheaper and quicker to ship to America Kellan :D If i was Kellan i wouldnt sell those either, becoming a bit hard to find at a good price.

Jannie, if your looking for just an AC4400, ive got several leads on some, i can get you the info if youd like.
 
@ Littlefoot14
LOL! They are hard to find @ decent price,I'm just pulling your leg....Just drop me an email with the info...that would be very nice of you...thank you

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I found a C&NW AC4400 (NIB) awhile back & it's coming to South Africa the week after next with a friend...can't wait...
 
Well I got the benchwork and some foam and trackwork down in the new area. I did a clean up of my entire basement and moved the work bench around.

Sold a bunch of stuff I wasn't going to use and bought a bunch of stuff. lol (its all Josh's fault):p

Added a DCC test/program track with a Zepther I had laying around to my work bench.

Tried to do some of the small LED's that Mark helped me get, but ended up get pissed off at those TINY ass things and moved on to something else....lol :mad:

Finally finalized the deal with the wife on the 30'' shelf expansion I will be putting around the future livingroom.:D

Got my hands on the last piece I need for my cement/concrete industry. BNIB Walthers Valley Cement. So now I have to rework some of my existing trackwork to suit once I assembled. :cool:

Still looking for a Rotory Dumper....:rolleyes:

Have a BUNCH of Enigne projects on my bench.....

Other than that not too much....I still have a autoshop that keeps me very busy and my day job as a plumber is 7 days a week now....:(

Next on the list to buy is a new camera. Latley the pictures have been turning out very grainy,:confused: so sorry for the poor quality.

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I actually sold alot of stuff off of this, but it don't look like it....

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Going to try and get somemore track laid as my curved turnouts are here thanks to Josh!
 


Is your turntable motorised ? i have the exact same one and im wondering if the motorisation kit is worth it ? how does he work ?
 




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