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Posted by spankybird on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 5:11 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by johnsgg1

I can't get the photo instructions in the first post to open. Can someone help?

Thanks.


I just tried the link and it worked for me, anyhow, here is another link with the same info

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20382

[;)]

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Posted by johnsgg1 on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 3:29 PM
I can't get the photo instructions in the first post to open. Can someone help?

Thanks.
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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 10:42 PM
Got too many good reports from some of the forum's regulars on Realtrax. Also, *** Teal [who writes articles on train repairs for CTT] has it and recommends it. Top speed is set at 80. Run my diesels at 80 with not problem [72 in curves with some straights in there]. [:p]

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Posted by tmcc man on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 8:42 PM
hey chief
i would not use realtrax. Go with either Lionel fastrack or atlas. If you are going for realism use either. I heard someone say do not use realtrax anyway. I plan on buying fastrack if i build a permanent layout.
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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 8:31 PM
No, don't bother....Tom.
Being down on the floor, it would go right over his head.[:D]

Chief could just put legs on the floor. Instant benchwork.
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Posted by spankybird on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 8:26 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Blueberryhill RR

Chief, so that's the engine. It's a real beauty. You got a good deal.

I hate to bring this up.... But you are running out of floor.

Chuck


That way when the engine falls off the track, it doesn't have to fall far to hit the floor.

Should we tell him that it has speed control so it can't run that fast [?]

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 7:52 PM
Chief, so that's the engine. It's a real beauty. You got a good deal.

I hate to bring this up.... But you are running out of floor.

Chuck
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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 4:26 PM
10-4, He had tried for months and finally with the cars and the Realtrax [which I will be using for layout], I said why not. Price went down a lot since he started posting it months ago.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 3:54 PM
Chief, Is that the Bantam that Barry had for sale? Looks good, I gave it some thought but decided not to.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 3:41 PM
Their she blows: [:D]








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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 1:58 PM
Just practicing guys. Anybody recognize this?

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Monday, October 10, 2005 5:01 PM


Did this work?
Lawdy, Miss Clawdy.
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Posted by 1688torpedo on Monday, October 10, 2005 9:15 AM
The Pictures in the Sunday Photo Fun keep getting better & better. Thanks Guys.
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Posted by spankybird on Sunday, October 9, 2005 9:40 PM
First is 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Custom Street Rod with
1. Hood opens to reveal Ford Boss 429 Engine
2. Doors open to view fully appointed interior
3. Opening Truck lid
4. Pull-back motor
5. 1/43 scale

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Posted by cnw1995 on Sunday, October 9, 2005 8:59 PM
Wow, Tom. What sort of hot rod is that top car - I couldn't make out the markings.

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Posted by spankybird on Sunday, October 9, 2005 8:36 PM
New toys







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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 9, 2005 7:42 PM
nice pictures every one.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 9, 2005 7:40 PM
this is a picture of the durbin rocket in west virginia and a shay in cass west virginia. I dont have a lay out yet, but i'm trying to get one built as soon as possible

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, October 9, 2005 7:16 PM
OK GIZ,
Heres my new MTH Southern(darn word) Crescent, along side my K-line Berkshire.



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Posted by csxt30 on Sunday, October 9, 2005 6:20 PM
Oh, really great pictures you all have there ! Sure are nice ! This is a pic. of the last 3 cars I got at the Berea show with Tom ! They decided to have a small car show at the Diner today! [:D] Thanks, John
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Posted by pbjwilson on Sunday, October 9, 2005 6:19 PM
Here's a size comparison O and On30.



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Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, October 9, 2005 3:05 PM
hey ZWbob, that hobo tower is a great little accessory isn't it. I have it, and i have the hobo hotel as well.
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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, October 9, 2005 2:25 PM
Walt, nothing wrong with your layout. Some people like me love to operate trains and make them do things, others love lots of scenery with trains just passing by. Looks good.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 9, 2005 1:31 PM
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Posted by zwbob on Sunday, October 9, 2005 1:19 PM
Here's a few shots of the hobo water tower I picked up at the Berea show last weekend.











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Posted by waltrapp on Sunday, October 9, 2005 12:49 PM
Some day I may have one of those neat permanent layouts but until then I guess I have to work with what I have on my CHristmas only layouts.

In 2004 I ran 7 trains concurrently. here's a shot of 6 of them all passing each other:


A night shot from about the same spot:


And as I've been doing lately, a sketch of my 2004 layout:


Keep up the great picture taking!

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, October 9, 2005 11:53 AM
Frank, funny. [:(] Go eat some rice. [;)] Really good job. [tup]

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Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, October 9, 2005 11:10 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by ChiefEagles

Great job Frank. Now I know who to call to build me some builings. [;)] [now Tom will come back with, "You have to get benchwork started first." [}:)]]


I'm turning into Joe PlasticBuildingKit Chief.

BTW - how's that benchwork coming?? [:D]
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Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, October 9, 2005 11:08 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Blueberryhill RR

Frank53.... That is a great looking factory. I need to make one for
my milk trucks. I like the lights.
Chuck


Thanks!, those are N-Scale streetlights from Podel Power. I removed the bases and bent the stand 90 degrees and inserted them into the wall.

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