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I'm freelancing a Northeastern urban switching route. It's 9'x2' with a 3' "L" extension at one end. It's really an extended Timesaver. Time frame is 1945-1950 or so. All the track is down, and it's been great fun to operate. I'll probably never build a run around layout again. I'm also building a 1'x5' switching route to carry from room to room. I'm hooked on switching routes, I guess, thanks to Earl Smallshaw and his Feb, 81 MR article on upgrading the Varney Dockside. Right now, I'm 100% (early) diesel as I've had no end of problems finding steam switchers that operate really well for me . If I can't get my Proto 2k 0-6-0 to do so, I'll stay with the early diesels. I'm still hoping to find a Walthers SW-1. Maybe e-bay. <br /> <br />Unfortunately, the LHS's in my area are dirty, dingy and depressing so I feel compelled to buy stuff on line. It's a catch 22, I'm afraid, as they can't make improvements if they don't make money and can't make money if they don't make improvements. In addition, they seem to be poorly stocked and want 100% MSRP for every item. And then there's a 7% sales tax. I'd love to buy locally, but I can't throw money away either. <br /> <br />smyers
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