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Michigan Train Show

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Michigan Train Show
Posted by dsmith on Friday, November 12, 2021 7:40 PM

  David from Dearborn  

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Saturday, November 13, 2021 6:34 AM

Hope it's a good one for you!

Isn't it nice to have the shows back again?  Big Smile

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Posted by dsmith on Saturday, November 13, 2021 10:30 AM

It's great to have the shows coming back.  As well as being a vendor, I will bring in my Marx Portable/Storable Electric Train layout to run.  I hope to see some of you there!

https://youtu.be/cj5u1iYykpw

 

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Posted by AF53 on Saturday, November 13, 2021 11:44 AM

Great video.  I've always liked the Marx Coal Dump Station. 

Ray

Bayville, NJ

 

Life is what happens to you
While you're busy making other plans - John Lennon

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Posted by Kens std gauge on Monday, November 15, 2021 3:21 PM

Thanks, I wasn't aware of this show, it's on my calendar now.

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Posted by 8ntruck on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:08 AM

That is a neat layout. 

What are you using to align the sections of the layout?  It looks like you cut the track at the panel split lines, regardless of where the ends of the sections of track were.

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Posted by dsmith on Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:06 AM

Yes, the tracks are cut at the hinge line.  If the tracks don't align perfectly due to slight variation in the base, I use thin cardboard under the ties to make the rail height even.  Also, I round the ends of the cut rails as much as possible to even out any variations in height.

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Posted by dsmith on Sunday, November 28, 2021 7:37 AM

Train Show TODAY!

  David from Dearborn  

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