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It seems that everyone is out on their summer adventures right now, probably why posts are low in the hobby neighborhood. I was wondering, Has anyone had any recent major layout changes, in either scale or era or otherwise? I've recently converted my modern era N-scale layout back to mid-50's steam era. Yep, the steam bug has finally bit me and I'm glad. I've still kept a few diesels, SW9 switchers, SP Alco PA, but I have 2 new steamers on on the layout now! I moved into a condo last year, converting from HO to N scale. I have a 2'x4' layout with mostly brick buildings, planning that way in case I might have a change of era, which I did. I just sold most of my Kato & Atlas engines, keeping a couple in storage for any future plan changes, because you never know. Traded some of my rolling stock in for some more vintage equipment. I also kept a few pieces in storage, mainly cabooses which seem to be hard to find when you realy wnat them. I have a more realistic looking and operating layout now also. I went from 89' flat cars being tugged around by a monster SD90, to 30'-40' reefers and flats being pulled by a small 2-8-0. I'm finding it more enjoyable just to watch these steamers run too, with their piston firing away! I took a trip to Auburn Washington this summer and found an old NP steam locomotive in a park out there. Took a few pictures and it pretty much gave me this new or old inspiration. Anyone else had any changes in your layouts recently? Let's hear them. Later, Pete
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