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I guess I should introduce myself. I've been hiding in the shadows, though I have posted a few messages. <br /> <br />Many of my relatives, including my father, all worked for the B&M in the late 1940s and through the 1950s so I have memories of steam and diesel. Like many I got a set (Lionel O-27) when I was younger. Ever since reading Linn Westcott's <i>Model Railroading With John Allen</i> when I was about 12. Because of those experiences I have been collecting model railroad (HO) paraphernalia on and off for years. So, as you can tell, I've been on the fringe for years (I'm in my mid-50s) living vicariously through other's fine layouts in <i>Model Railroading </i>and <i>Model Railroad Craftsman</i>. <br /> <br />I have gone through spurts constructing quality scale structure kits, kitbashing or scratch building others. Most of the kits and/or bashes are unrecognizable when finished. So my skills at laying track, constructing larger scenery sets, putting together rolling stock, and just generally running a railroad are a bit weak. <br /> <br />Recently I obtained a copy of Sam Posey's book (<i>Playing with Trains</i>) and was finally struck with the idea that I ought to do something with all that train stuff...Now I'm in trouble ;-) <br /> <br />I'm starting modestly with a relatively small HO track plan. I've got the framework constructed, some roadbed down, and a modest bit of track laid. I'm still working out details in my mind about industries and theme (somewhere in Maine). But I've learned a lot about DCC and soldering lately especially what they don't tell you about in the books or magazines. <br /> <br />So I'm documenting this excursion of building my first layout with a blog to see where it takes me. The whole idea of the project will be to play a bit dumb without being a shill. I'm hoping this place will be a resource for me as I move along and hopefully I can contribute a bit. <br /> <br />See ya around the yard... <br />
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