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Lahouts
Posted by HappyHobbier on Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:24 PM
Just started used to have a setup with my old lionel #2046 and freight cars. 60 years ok! Need ideas on layouts that I can expand on with my 2 mth engines with a DCS system.
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Posted by BigAl 956 on Friday, February 28, 2014 8:52 AM

I get many of my ideas from the pages of CTT magazine that features a new layout every month. You'll want to have at least two uninterupted tracks so you can run both trains at the same time. You should also have a couple sidings where you can park other trains.

I would order up a book or two  from our host who has published numerous layout publications. 

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Posted by overall on Friday, February 28, 2014 11:52 AM

There is a brand new book out now that deals with layout plans built with Lionel's Fastrack. This is a good track system because it stays together well and is compatible with post war lionel trains like yours. It is called something like "Track plans for Fastrack". I'm sorry I cannot recall the exact name.

Thanks,

George

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Posted by lionelsoni on Friday, February 28, 2014 12:15 PM

Too late.  He's already into MTH.

Unfortunately he has two threads going.  Here's what he posted on the other one:

"Just recently bought some MTH trains Union Pacific diesel and a big boy steam loco, Z4000 transformer and the DCS system and some realtrax, would like to start out with something reasonable add as I can afford. Thanks"

Bob Nelson

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