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Custom Build Layout – by The Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum (pics) Finished 5-17-06

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Posted by spankybird on Sunday, May 14, 2006 9:04 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by thatboy37

quick question what is the price and if it hasnt been asked yet what is the size of this layout


Labor and benchwork was $2,000.00. She provided all track, power supplies, buildings and trains.

This is made of Olk and the size is 6 foot by 8 foot.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 14, 2006 9:05 PM
"Also remember this is for a 5 year old boy."

That's exactly why I suggested it. The "disappear and reappear" aspect can be very captivating for a child (as well as adults) rather than having all trackage visible at all times.
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Posted by spankybird on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 7:26 AM
The Layout is now done and delivered. We were very lucky that the rain stop just as we were ready to load the truck and leave the museum.





and then the trees were planted







Tonight is Colin’s party and receiving his present.



tom

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 7:40 AM
Very nice Tom.
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Posted by dwiemer on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 8:43 AM
Great Job. Ya think his mom will adopt me?
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Posted by dougdagrump on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 3:58 PM
Tom, For you and the rest of the crew.
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Posted by tmcc man on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 5:47 PM
Spanky, very nice job by you and your crew. That is funny that his name is Colin, because mine is too. Even spelled the same way.
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Posted by 1688torpedo on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 7:14 PM
Looks like Colin will have a very Happy Birthday today Thanks to Tom & the Guys.That layout will make a very nice present for him.
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Posted by mitchelr on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 7:17 PM
Tom & Crew

Super Job. Very well done. What a great present.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 18, 2006 8:47 AM
Great job Tom! Awesome work that you and the crew spent time on putting a layout like that together. I have no doubt that Colin will have lots of play time with it for years to come. [tup]
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Posted by johnandjulie13 on Thursday, May 18, 2006 9:36 AM
Spanky:

Great job, kudos to you and your workmates! You guys did a wonderful job, especially given the short amount of time you had to get the work completed.

Regards,

John O

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