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Hello from Mid Michigan
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<p> Bob, thanks for the invite, I will take you up on the offer, but it will have to wait until after the holidays. </p><p> </p><p>Ok, some questions, and please everyone chime in. </p><p> 1. Ok, everyone uses the connecting clips for the track sections? Id like to solder them, does it matter what kind of solder is used?</p><p>2. Type of track recommended? Ive read that most use code 100, but what type of metal? I believe there are a few choices.</p><p>3. When you reach a bridge, do you cut a piece of wood the width of your road bed(cork) and build the bridge around it or do you just bring the bridge up to meet the cork? or do you just run the track without wood and cork? Did that confuse anyone? hmmmm....</p><p>4. Should I lay out the track on the top sheet of wood before I build the legs and braces so bracing does not interfear with wiring holes?</p><p>5. When building a valley/gorge in the middle of a layout(where it would drop lower then the table top) is there any thing I should NOT do in the construction portion of it?</p><p>6. What is the material used to create "model" water? Is it just a 2 part bar top finish? Or the stuff you finish a picnic table with? Or something else all together?</p><p>7. How much power do you use? As in for lighting, switches and other gadgets? </p><p>8. I still have no idea how much track Ill be running, but lets say I have the 3 - 4x8 sheets of wood covered moderately with track/lines... How big of controller will I need, will I need a dcc booster or are the boosters for huge layouts? I cant see myself running more then 3 trains at once, most likely only 2. Any do's and donts?</p><p>9. Any items I should stay away from all together? Certain controller? Brand of building? so on and so on?</p><p>I guess this is enough for now, it should get some ideas going in my head, and help with my shopping lists.</p><p>Thanks for everyones help, I can see thie will become a VERY useful site.</p><p> Ken</p>
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