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Feasibility test
Posted by Road Foreman of Engines on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 6:09 PM

I'm gearing up for a Christmas display. I have more than 2 large cardboard boxes of entry level/ low end H0 trains, and I'm trying to put everything into use. Checking feasibility for an outdoor Christmas display. I'll have to ake it down every evening, but so far, so good! I'll put up some pictures of the display later.

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Posted by crossthedog on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 6:25 PM

Ha! That's amazing. Seems like it would be endless shimming, but if it goes, then well done. Nice job. What do the neighborhood cats think of it?

Returning to model railroading after 40 years and taking unconscionable liberties with the SP&S, Northern Pacific and Great Northern roads in the '40s and '50s.

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Posted by richhotrain on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 6:31 PM

So far, so good.  Yes

Rich

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Posted by kasskaboose on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 6:54 PM

Great work.  Keep it up.  I can't wait to see how things advance.

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Posted by Road Foreman of Engines on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 7:05 PM

crossthedog

Ha! That's amazing. Seems like it would be endless shimming, but if it goes, then well done. Nice job. What do the neighborhood cats think of it?

 

Funny you should ask. Animals Are an issue, wild cats, the occasional raccoon. I don't leave anything out at night except the G gauge track. But it is all worth it to relax in the backyard. 
 I am trying to put all my trains to use. Looking forward to this project!

Paul

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Posted by Road Foreman of Engines on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12:31 PM

Yes, it is feasible. Less practical without a permanent track in place. I may have a track in place for H0/ On30 by next year. Also planning a 3 rail 0 gauge loop in the garden. Hopefully, a Holiday display for next year.

Paul

I was really hoping to have it ready for this year!

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Posted by maxman on Friday, December 22, 2023 4:08 PM

I guess it doesn't snow where you live?

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Posted by Road Foreman of Engines on Friday, December 22, 2023 6:32 PM

We are in So Cal. It snowed here in ' 48 or '49..... but usually, not. 2007 had a thin layer of white frost on everything where the dew had frozen. The rails on the G gauge were white....

Biggest issue with outdoor railroads over here is 3 months of scorching heat in theSummer, and occasional high winds. The winds will blow even a g gauge train off the track.

 I love being outside. I am trying to incorporate more trains running outside. Hope to set up a Christmas display for next year.

Paul

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