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Xmas ( 2009 ) tree layout under construction ...

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Xmas ( 2009 ) tree layout under construction ...
Posted by bogaziddy on Sunday, February 22, 2009 8:30 PM

Here is my new Lionel K-4 Pacific and Milwaukee Road piggyback car seen on my Christmas tree layout which is under construction in my driveway ( when weather permits ). The K-4 has a beautiful whistle and blows perfect smoke rings when operated indoors.

The K-4...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc03b3127ccec639a1cea24100000040O08AZNGLhs5bNwe3nww/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

The Milwaukee Road TOFC ...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc03b3127ccec638c97503b200000040O08AZNGLhs5bNwe3nww/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ 

Trains are beginning to run on the Xmas tree layout as is shown on this You Tube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdySySu1E9E

The ceremonial driving of the golden screw er, ... uhh, ... spike will be held when the weather improves. Right now a warm Pacific rain storm is washing away the 3 1/2 feet of snow that blanketed us a little more than a week ago.

The Bog

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Posted by kpolak on Monday, February 23, 2009 6:19 AM

Very Nice Christmas Layout!   Nice sound on the K-4!

Will you be able to keep at that height and have the tree come up thru the center of the layout?  Mor room for presents!

Kurt

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Posted by dwiemer on Monday, February 23, 2009 7:06 AM

I don't know, that coffee mug looks out of scale!Laugh  Actually, your layout is looking like it's off to a good start.  Also like the K4 and flat.  Please keep us updated.

dennis

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Posted by bogaziddy on Monday, February 23, 2009 11:56 AM

kpolak

Very Nice Christmas Layout!   Nice sound on the K-4!

Will you be able to keep at that height and have the tree come up thru the center of the layout?  Mor room for presents!

Kurt

Thanks Kurt. I'll make two sets of legs for the layout. A 40-inch set for when the layout is in the garage and a 12-inch set for when the layout is in the living room leaving just enough room for a six foot tree. All of the loops leave enough room for the tree which will rest on the base level of the benchwork. It's an adapted plan out of a Christmas issue of "Classic Toy Trains" 2 or 3 years back. 

The Bog 

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