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First train on my new layout

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cheapclassics
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Posted by cheapclassics on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 1:41 PM
Nothing like the first trip on the track to keep the interest going. Good luck with the rest of the process.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana
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daan
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Posted by daan on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 1:25 PM
Congratulations C-burke9!! It looks good and even has room for a full polar express set.
Great!
Daan. I'm Dutch, but only by country...
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andregg1
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Posted by andregg1 on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 10:42 AM
Hi
Very nice to start. Congratulations!
few month ago I dismanteled my layout, because we move. was very sad when I start ..... and now everything waitting for the new one.
So you run new and postwar stuff?
Andre.
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laz 57
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Posted by laz 57 on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 10:21 AM
Looks great!!!!!!
Wish you lots o luck with it.
Now for the accessories.

The CHIEF is ENVIOUS.
laz57
There's a race of men that don't fit in, A race that can't stay still; Robert Service. TCA 03-55991
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Dr. John
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Posted by Dr. John on Monday, October 17, 2005 4:35 PM
Great start! Keep us posted on your progress.
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Buckeye Riveter
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Monday, October 17, 2005 4:32 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by FJ and G

show the chief how it's done [:D]


[#ditto] [:)] [:)]

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..

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Blueberryhill RR
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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Monday, October 17, 2005 3:03 PM
Looking good for a start. I like the look too.

Chief.... Look at this !!!!!!!!

You got the PE add on just like Buckeye...[#oops]

Chuck
Chuck # 3 I found my thrill on Blueberryhill !!
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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 17, 2005 10:18 AM
I got the Polar Express set last year, I just added the two add on cars that I got
yesterday. I can get over how quiet the P.E. is over my postwar hudson.
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BMRR
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Posted by BMRR on Monday, October 17, 2005 10:15 AM
Looking good, I see you have a Polar Express also. Got mine last week, really enjoy it.

Stan.

THE SOUTHERN SERVES THE SOUTH.

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FJ and G
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Posted by FJ and G on Monday, October 17, 2005 10:02 AM
show the chief how it's done [:D]
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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 17, 2005 9:16 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by cnw1995

Congratulations! Always a memorable moment - don't forget to write it down in marker somewhere under the layout so you can remember it!


Thats a good idea, I'l have to do that tonight.[:D]
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cnw1995
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Posted by cnw1995 on Monday, October 17, 2005 9:08 AM
Congratulations! Always a memorable moment - don't forget to write it down in marker somewhere under the layout so you can remember it!

Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.

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1688torpedo
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Posted by 1688torpedo on Monday, October 17, 2005 8:54 AM
Nice Pics C-burke9.
Keith Woodworth........Seat Belts save lives,Please drive safely.
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pbjwilson
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Posted by pbjwilson on Sunday, October 16, 2005 11:49 PM
Lookin good. I always like seeing the tubular track, O22 switches, and bare plywood. Classic! Good luck with your layout.
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Anonymous
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First train on my new layout
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 16, 2005 9:13 PM
here are a few pics of my first train on my new layout. Its still under constrution[:D][:D][:D]

My new platform.

The First trip[:D]

The P.E. comes to town.

Over head shot, the coal train is on the side track, not sure how to get it off yet[:D]

My Lackawanna bridge.
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