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thor wrote: If I'm ever mad enough to ride my motorbike from New York all the way down to your neck of the woods, Reggie, I have GOT to see your layout! Don't worry there's not much chance of THAT happening! It sure does look like its gonna be a champ though. Are you going for 'realism' or will you have more of a 'toy train' layout with lots of operating accessories and such? Or a bit of both?
If I'm ever mad enough to ride my motorbike from New York all the way down to your neck of the woods, Reggie, I have GOT to see your layout! Don't worry there's not much chance of THAT happening! It sure does look like its gonna be a champ though. Are you going for 'realism' or will you have more of a 'toy train' layout with lots of operating accessories and such? Or a bit of both?
i want more of a real look. with a whole lot of accessories. im trying to find a roller coaster for my fair. if i get that i think that will complete my fair area. until they come out with something bigger and better.
Great pics. I am especially fond of the Climax and wish Lionel made one.
Reggie, wow!
gvdobler wrote: Reggie When is the open house? That looks like its going to be really nice.
Reggie
When is the open house?
That looks like its going to be really nice.
its an open invite. whenever you are coming to memphis, tn. just give me a little notice ahead of time and you are welcome to check it out. notice give me at least weeks notice unless its one of those trips your boss sends you on spur of the moment. like i said you are welcome.
jerrylovestrains wrote: Guess what im getting at the next time I go to Fleet Farm... A can of Flexstone paint!That looks really really, good Tom! I think this will look great for roadbed!!
Guess what im getting at the next time I go to Fleet Farm... A can of Flexstone paint!That looks really really, good Tom! I think this will look great for roadbed!!
And a Pro Mariner onboard battery charger. They are one of our accounts too.
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"The roads are spray paint " FlexStone" It was painted directly onto the plywood. It really looks great!"
jefelectric wrote: .... Tom, What are the roads on the tinplate layout made of? ....
.... Tom, What are the roads on the tinplate layout made of? ....
HI John,
The roads are spray paint " FlexStone" It was painted directly onto the plywood. It really looks great!
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thatboy37 wrote: here's a few shots for you guys as i have got the top 2 lines up and wired but no power going to them yet. hope you guys like.
here's a few shots for you guys as i have got the top 2 lines up and wired but no power going to them yet.
hope you guys like.
I thin I smells a future CTT feature layout.
Marty,
Does your 60 trolley have the motormen that appear in the end windows? That is one of the best I've seen. Be careful if you take the brushplate off the motor. There is a ball bearing on top of the armature shaft. It is very easy to lose. To remove the plate. unsolder the wires from their terminals, take out the two screws, but don't remove the brushplate yet. Hold it on and turn the frame upside down. Now the plate can be pulled down and removed without losing the bearing. The trolley will not run well if the bearing is missing.
As always, great shots everyone! Anyway, enjoying the last of the autumn foliage, both on and off of the layout:
Jon, I'm drooling over that Climax! Out of curiosity, what's its max curve radius?
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Frank53 wrote:Reggie: Unbelieveable progress. You are doing a fine job. Now if you would just get some post war trains on there . . .
Reggie:
Unbelieveable progress. You are doing a fine job.
Now if you would just get some post war trains on there . . .
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Nice pic's everyone!
Reggie, great photos. For those who have not followed your progress, they would be in for a surprise to see how far you have come in such a short time.
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As usual, great pictures everyone.
Reggie - I wish I had the space for a layout like that, looks great!!!
Stan.
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Reggie, that layout is lookin pretty darn good.
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