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Posted by icmr on Friday, December 29, 2006 9:07 PM

Hey guys, Im back after a couple months of layout fun.  Also, A new forum has come to my attention and I thought I would share it with you, westernrail.proboards84.com

I have had fun on here so far and , if you join, I believe you will also. 

 

Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by icmr on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 9:04 PM

The ICRR should be laying track this week, now I just need an IC engine.

Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by icmr on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 7:38 PM

Cool.  Im back again.  I just went and got an Atlas SD60M NS and a decoder for it and track, roadbed, ADM grain elevator, 4 ICG grain hoppers, and a N scale NMRA gauge.

 

Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 20, 2006 9:04 AM

Yesterday was Oelwein RR days and I have a ton of pics... (uploading them to imageshack right now)....

and a pair of Atlas / Kato GP7sBig Smile [:D] one is RI, the other is undec

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Posted by icmr on Saturday, August 19, 2006 11:02 AM

Hey guys Im back. 

 

Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by icmr on Monday, July 24, 2006 9:23 PM

EDIT:  Roadrailers have arrived and run great.

Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by icmr on Monday, July 24, 2006 9:22 PM
Hey, I guess I will stop in and say hi.  My roadrailers have shipped. 
Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 13, 2006 11:30 PM
I do like it better- hey, at least the pages won't be as long.
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Posted by icmr on Thursday, July 13, 2006 5:47 PM

Yeah.  I thought it was supposed to be BETTER.

Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 13, 2006 1:11 PM
Apparantly we have quite a limit for pics.
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Posted by icmr on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 10:32 PM

Speaking of pics, I think we need to work on our sigs.

 

Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 9, 2006 10:52 PM
I finished my GP38-2 (pics in the weekend photo thread) and caught the IANR Oelwein sub yesterday (pics in WPF)
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Posted by icmr on Sunday, July 9, 2006 3:05 PM
Well, been awhile since anyone has posted so Ill update you guys on my layout. I have made the switch from HO to N scale and I have ordered the Digitrax Super Empire Builder DCC system. I also traded for a brand new N scale Kato BN SD70MAC #9612.



Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by icmr on Monday, July 3, 2006 11:12 PM
It happens.



Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 26, 2006 10:33 PM
Fixed that paint. Order didn't come, but o well.
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Posted by icmr on Monday, June 26, 2006 9:51 PM
I hope you get it. Might be a good idea.



Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 25, 2006 10:36 PM
Good- I'm thinking my DTO order will be here tomorrow. I need to touch up some paint on the GP38-2 before I decal it.
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Posted by icmr on Sunday, June 25, 2006 10:01 AM
Sweet. I like the pics. I have a little of the layout planned. I bought some postal wrapping paper and put it on the layout to draw the plan out. Its working also. I have enough to plann it eight times before I have to get anymore.



Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 23, 2006 7:56 PM
Thx. I'm gonna do some railfanning tomorrow. IANR is bringing an ALCO S1 to the CGW mueseum in Oelwein.
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Posted by icmr on Friday, June 23, 2006 7:23 PM
I looked, they look good.



Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 23, 2006 12:03 AM
I just posted my plans.
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Posted by icmr on Thursday, June 22, 2006 11:52 PM
Cool. Im trying to think of a track plan now.



Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 22, 2006 11:28 PM
3 of my industries will be background buildings.
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Posted by icmr on Thursday, June 22, 2006 10:35 PM
Got the benchwork done.



Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by icmr on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 11:17 PM
Yes, and background buildins.



Victor

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Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 11:10 PM
That has to be the biggest advantage right there.
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Posted by icmr on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 10:35 PM
Cool. I need to get some track. Wont need as much since I downsized the layout.



Victor

Happy Railroading.[swg][swg]
Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 2:32 PM
I ordered more track today, and some other misc. stuff. Also, handrails and decals for my GP38-2.
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Posted by icmr on Monday, June 19, 2006 10:33 PM
Sounds good. I hope it works out for you.



Victor

Happy Railroading.[swg][swg]
Illinois Central Railroad. Operation Lifesaver. Look, Listen, Live. Proud owner and user of Digitrax DCC. Visit my forum at http://icmr.proboards100.com For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Dream. Plan. Build.Smile, Wink & GrinSmile, Wink & Grin

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