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<font size="3"> GReat topic started here. This is the detail of my layout <br /><b>Railroad: </b>Union Pacific. <br /><b>Region:</b> Southern California (I do not know exactly where <br /><b>Scale: </b>HO <br /><b>Size: </b>16'x13'x12'x13' <br /><b>Height:</b> 39" When I started my layout I was not sure of average heights and just started construction. would have made it 45-48" if I had known <br /><b>Min Radius:</b> 22" on two spots otherwise 28" <br /><b>Max grade: </b>3% at one section <br /><b>Track: </b>Code 100 <br /><b>Turnouts: </b>#4 and #6 <br /><b>roadbed:</b> WS roadbed and Cork added later to new section <br /><b>Construction:</b> Close grid layout on Plywood and used WS risers for inclines. <br /><b>Layout type:</b> Walk in and around. I actually assembled sections of the layout so when I move I will be able to unbolt them when dismantle. <br /><b>Scenery:</b> Plaster cloth on Newspaper and Foam insulation <br /><b>Backdrop:</b> 4x8 sheets split in three of wood paneling because it is very light and flexible. <br /><b>Era:</b> Present 2000+ <br /><b>Motive power:</b> All diesels (SD70M's, AC4400,SD90/43macs) <br /><b>Railroads: </b> Up takeover of SP <br /> <br /> <br />This is my shizzle <br /></font id="size3"> <br />
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