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dougdagrump
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Posted by dougdagrump on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 9:14 PM
Started making the halloween layout today. I'm using a layout that I got from thortrains.com as the basis for the finished item. [:o)]

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 4:36 PM
Thanks for sharing. I do a VERY modest (due to lack of space) N layout for Christmas, and your set has a couple of practical innovations.

Thanks again!
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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 3:14 PM
Tom, That is really great. Congratulations.
I agree with the other guys. You should be in Hollywood. Great pictures
Chuck
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Posted by dougdagrump on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 2:35 PM
The 4-4-0 w/tender and the caboose are in dealers stores now but my order is still being held pending arrival of the spooky sounds boxcar. Those are scheduled for shipment next week, hope they aren't delayed. [:o)]

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Posted by jimsandman on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 11:22 AM
"Who's buying the Lionel Transylvania set?"

Well they are out, I seen one at a dealer in Utah yesterday.

Jim
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Posted by Brutus on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 8:12 AM
Me too! I'm saving up for it right now!

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Posted by dougdagrump on Monday, August 29, 2005 11:06 PM
ME !!!!!!! [:D][:D][:D][:D][:o)]

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 29, 2005 7:44 PM
Who's buying the Lionel Transylvania set?
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spankybird
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Posted by spankybird on Monday, August 29, 2005 7:10 AM
We have had a couple of e-mails about our Halloween Layout, so we dough this thread up.

[;)][^]

tom

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Posted by underworld on Saturday, March 12, 2005 2:32 PM
Hey spankybird, Real cool! It's a bit like the project I'm working on. Keep up the good work.

underworld

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 12, 2005 5:04 AM
Excellent Work Tom, Regards Steve
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Friday, March 11, 2005 5:03 PM
I would still like to know what you are going to do for St. Patrick's Day next week.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 11, 2005 4:55 PM
Tom your house must be one big work of art, you have everything ,your the manI. If i ever need something , I know who to call. amazing
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 11, 2005 4:22 PM
Great job. I got to see the original casket car at the the chicago auto show recently, if I knew how to post a picture here I would. It's at the volo auto museum in Volo, Illinois. This is a great variation on the same old christmas layout. That starts the old brain perking, Easter train, 4th of July train, Columbus day train etc, etc. John
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Posted by csxt30 on Friday, March 11, 2005 4:13 PM
[#ditto] Tom, on the "Spooktacular"!! If Hollywood sees your work, you'll be a millionare!!! Great work!!
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spankybird
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Posted by spankybird on Saturday, October 30, 2004 1:37 PM

It’s finally here







To see a quick video of the Village, click on the link below

http://f2.pg.briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/goodbeans35/lst?.dir=/My+Documents/Halloween+Village+04&.view=l

I would like to thank all of you for the kind words.

tom
ps. added video link [8D]

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Posted by locomutt on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 3:50 PM
spankybird,
Man that's great! Both CherokeeWoman & I enjoyed the photos,and the
Grim Reaper at the throttle was a good touch.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!![:D][8D][tup]

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Posted by jonadel on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 3:36 PM
Tom,

Your work is absolutely "Spooktacular", way to go!

Jon

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So many roads, so little time. 

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 11:51 AM
Tom, glad I do not have to ride your railroad line. [;)] WOOOO!!!!! My wife would love to though. She is having fun with all the spooky movies on TV and then she will switch to Christmas.

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Posted by spankybird on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 11:34 AM
Hi Laz 57,
I am glad you liked it.

Grad Pa’s casket dragster was made by Johnny Lighting a few years back, in 1/43 scale. They actually made 3 different ones, the gold, red, and purple color. I missed the purple one. The Munster Mobile is also Johnny Lighting, but in 1/87 scale, I couldn’t find one in 1/43 scale, but its for the kids, so close enough.
tom

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laz 57
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Posted by laz 57 on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 1:20 PM
Great layout Tom,
Where on earth,or under the earth, did you get the Munster Mobile and Grand Pa's Casket dragster, pretty neat stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Laz 57
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Monday, October 25, 2004 5:46 PM
Tom, thanks for the ideas. We were considering doing something with our garden railroad and you gave me some ideas.

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by dougdagrump on Monday, October 25, 2004 3:56 PM
Looks like the old "MunsterMobile". [8D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 25, 2004 7:22 AM
Nice pics!! The reaper in the engine is a nice finishing touch.
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spankybird
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Posted by spankybird on Sunday, October 24, 2004 7:07 PM
We pick this up over the weekend




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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 23, 2004 6:58 PM
Spankybird:
Your Halloween Village layout is what this great hobby is all about. Your pictures go to prove that one doesn't need a massive basement full of trains to have fun! Thanks for posting. You gave me some inspiration.
BillFromWayne
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daan
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Posted by daan on Saturday, October 23, 2004 2:40 PM
What a great eye catcher. You really know how to build what's in your mind..
Daan. I'm Dutch, but only by country...
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Posted by dougdagrump on Saturday, October 23, 2004 1:17 PM
Tom, One of the guys yesterday was running some gondolas with witchs and ghosts riding in them mounted on wire, kinda looked like they were flying over them, but the coolest part was that they were illuminated with little battery powered blacklights that he had gotten at Michaels. They were riding behind the club's camera car so when it went thru the tunnels they really showed up on the TV monitor. [8D]

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Saturday, October 23, 2004 9:56 AM
Tom, great job. You are an expert photographer as well as layout builder. Good work. Thanks for sharing.

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Posted by spankybird on Saturday, October 23, 2004 8:56 AM
Look who has come to town now!!!







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