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Looking for ideas for Western logging theme H0n3 steam layout

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Posted by Annonymous on Thursday, December 26, 2013 10:54 AM

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Posted by Annonymous on Saturday, October 12, 2013 12:28 PM

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Posted by "JaBear" on Sunday, September 22, 2013 5:59 AM

Gidday Svein and Miss Vigdis, Very CoolThumbs Up

Cheers, the Bear.

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Posted by Annonymous on Sunday, September 22, 2013 3:36 AM

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Posted by Schuylkill and Susquehanna on Sunday, March 31, 2013 10:51 AM

The roundhouse is beautiful!  Dang, I've got to start working with wood...

I love the weathered floor.  One comment though, the tracks in the roundhouse don't have a backstop, so how will you keep engines from derailing while they are out of sight in the roundhouse?  Some wheel stops or a small bumper at the end of each track would probably help out here.  You could just "bolt" a tie over the ends of the rails as well, and that would probably fit the small narrow gauge railroad feel better.

S&S

 

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Posted by Annonymous on Sunday, March 31, 2013 10:02 AM

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Posted by dexterdog on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 10:12 AM

I hope  you keep us updated with progress on the layout. It looks like it will be an interesting project!

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Posted by Annonymous on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 9:09 AM

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Posted by Paulus Jas on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 8:15 AM

Hi Svein,

we all miss Stein.

TY for the update and I wish you a very happy and healthy new year.

Just one remark about your plan, though I am not sure if it's appropriate. When i am not mistaken log-loading and the sawmill are pretty close, not only literally but also operationally. When the track leading to the sawmill would come from the bottom they will be almost a full loop away from each other.

Paul

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 7:28 AM

Svein,

thank you for the update. I am still sad about Stein´s passing. He was way too young to go.

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Posted by mlehman on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 4:05 AM

Svein,

Thanks for the update, it's inspiring and much has already been accomplished. I really like the track plan, simple, yet sophisticated, takes good advantage of the space without being too busy. I have a logging branch in planning for a space slightly smaller. However, it will be the end of a branch, so no need for turnback, just a wye to turn engines. No track plan yet, as it's still taking shape in concept.

Mike Lehman

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Posted by Annonymous on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 3:34 AM

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Posted by don7 on Sunday, June 24, 2012 5:57 PM

Lots of good ideas here. Sierra West shows the progress of thier sawmill over 15 pages. A great mill with a log pond.

http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/vanforum/discussion/84/twin-mills/p14

A terrific kit that still shows up on e-bay from time to time is the Barton Flats mill, this mill also is centred on a log pond.

http://www.hoseeker.net/suydam/suydambuildingcatalog1958pg02.jpg

 

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Posted by Annonymous on Sunday, June 17, 2012 3:03 AM

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Posted by Paulus Jas on Monday, June 11, 2012 2:59 AM

svein,

a very nice plan, wish you and your gf the very best with the built.

Looking forward to see pics.

Paul

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Posted by Geared Steam on Sunday, June 10, 2012 10:06 AM

Hi Marty

Long time no see, good to know your still around.

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Posted by Oakhurst Railroad Engineer on Sunday, June 10, 2012 9:52 AM

Here is a link to the Walthers Sawmill.  It is relatively large but that is what I wanted, as the historical mills were generally huge!  It may be a challenge to squeeze in, I know it was for me.  Also, the detail is only fair, but could be improved. 

http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/933-3058

Happy modeling and good luck!

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Posted by Annonymous on Sunday, June 10, 2012 2:09 AM

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Posted by Oakhurst Railroad Engineer on Saturday, June 9, 2012 10:56 AM

Well, my layout is about the same size* and about the same theme, except for being standard gauge rather than narrow gauge.  Might be useful for inspiration.  Sorry I don't have a completely up to date track plan but you can get the idea.

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It is a pure point to point with 2 levels and an optional continuous run.

Marty Bradley

* door location and the lack of a closet to use for the helix are differences

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