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<p>Actually yes that does make quite a bit of sense. No wonder I never got it when I was 12, I don't think I could have ever been smart enough to know. Anyways, as far as running a heavy steam, I'll probably stick with smaller 4-4-0, 2-8-0, 2-8-2. I love Big Boys to death but its not really my thing so I can't see myself running something that big on my layout. Maybe have one for display but not for everyday use. The main reason I ask about turnouts is because I'm thinking about trying my hand at hand laying them instead of buying prebuilt ones except in the staging area unless I get that good, heh. </p><p>I'll be running a Mainline Class 1 with a junction where it meets with the line coming from Ft. Bragg to Willits (Willits being the junction for the two) which is basically the halfway point inbetween where I'm modeling (Eureka and Ukiah). So as far as curves are concerned, do you think that will suffice for a decent curve on a mainline or should I go a bit bigger? I know its not going to be the most realistic size for a mainline curve but with the amount of space I have and the idea that I'm brewing up, I can go a bit bigger but I don't think I can go too much. </p><p>Another question. If I want to determine the actual size of lets say an HO flatcar without physically holding it with a ruler, and I know its a 30' in real life and the scale is 1:87, whats the equation to get the length of said car?</p><p>And finally, about speciality tools. I'm wondering where to get a track gauge and something to help figure out the incline of a track while I'm drawing up my plans. I've been trying to watch ebay as much as I can but I get sidetracked checkin out other stuff.... I'm an ebay junkie. I've got more questions but they'll come as soon as I start figuring out more! </p>
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