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Captmike: I've looked at a few and even downloaded one demo version, but, I guess I can't see the cost in purchasing it unless you plan on being in the model railroad layout design business. Most hobbiest are planning on one layout. I probably have more to do this than most, AutoCAD, AutoSketch and a large 36" HP 8 pen plotter. The thing is do I want to be in the design business or do model railroading. My layout is going to be small 2.5' X 12 with a 4' dogleg so I'm going to wing it all the way. I have a pencil sketch and I've done a little CAD on it, but it's more fun winging it! (chuckle) I got so worked up with the neat plotter, bought at an auction for $75, that I started thinking I'll buy a newer one that does color photos and sell custom backgrounds, that was till I found out the cost of the ink cartidges.... $250 each and you need 4, plus they only do 2000 sq. ft. It's kind of like another thread I was in on about buying an Alps printer to do white decals. At $450 used, they don't sell them new any more, you can buy a lot of custom decals. I priced them out and 5 sheets from my artwork would cost $65.... Walt
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