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Scratch building
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 9, 2003 10:06 PM
I would like to know if someone out there knows any good resourses to find good plans to scratch build Railroad structures. Tony
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 10, 2003 10:05 AM
Ok Ill Be Glad Of Help,I had made my own HO-Scale Oil Refinery from Scratch Built.I had Taken some of the Sheets that you get when you get a New HO-Scale Building and when you open the box u see the sheets that you have to cut the Parts off of.I used those as the Pipes adn for the Tanks I used The long round carboard Tubes you get when you from when ya get a new kichen or bathroom floor in.As for the the skinny pipe I used PVC Pipes.For the stacks.When I made a Building I used the Art Board for Artist the thin white Board and I cutted in the lengths I need and then took a knife and cut put the windows and etc.I hope this helps for you I know for me good luck if ya need any more help please feel free to email me and ask me any questions you may have GOOD LUCK
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 10, 2003 3:49 PM
Hi Tony. There are many of us out here that have good plans at our finger tips. Tell us what you are looking to build, and I'm sure that one of us can help...........Jamie
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 10, 2003 10:12 PM
I'd like to get a good plan of a two stall engine house. Tony
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 14, 2003 11:45 AM
Lokk for the book on this web-site on track side structures. It has plans and construction ideas for simple to good detail. enjoy

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