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Unfortunately, the layout area attachment didn't come through. If you do have a 10' x10' room, you have plenty of space for a shelf layout, or an around the walls layout. Keeping the shelf width to between 24 and 30 inches wide will yield a lot of layout. This would be far more enjoyable than...

Thanks, although I've been a member here for over a year. I visit the Gauge daily, but I don't post much, unless I have something to offer. I have learned quite a bit here, even though I've been a model railroader for over 30 years. It's not a loss about Atlas, but I was not expecting...

We still have the Gauge!

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Jonno: If you would kindly share your manual turnout control lever I would appreciate it. I have a large number of PECO turnouts that are a bit far for most folks to reach. Any info or photographs would be greatly appreciated. Eric

Ed, You should take a quick trip down Rt. 8, to the Thomaston train station. The RMNE has membership application forms and the dues are very reasonable. You could be working on the next work train, in no time! I've been a member for six years. It's a great organization! We would love to...

Thanks for the photos and the information. I found the Kalmbach book at the LHS (if 25 miles away is local) and it is not bad. The photos and the Snyder link are a big help. The fun part is going to be having to scratchbuild a snyder fuel crane in N scale! This is a detail part I sure could...

Upguy: Nice photos. I really like the way you used the flood loader as the loading silo for the covered hoppers! I was trying to figure out how to cut the openings in PVC pipe to allow loading of covered hoppers. Having th loading silo next to the bulk storage silos was a great idea...

upguy: Knowing Walthers, I am not going to hold my breath for an n scale version. I was going to scratchbuild and kitbash one for my layout. Looking at the photo, I think that the scale of the structures would be better for n scale, with any doors, windows and handrails replaced with n scale...

I just saw a new product announcement on the Walthers website. It is an HO cement plant model: Valley Cement. It is a bit pricey, but the kiln can be motorized. I may have to look into kitbashing one of these into an n scale model. Check it out under the 2004 new products section...

That's a great reference shot Brakie! That's the look I'm going for. Russ and Summit: Thanks for the book references. I'll have to check them out. They will also be useful for the museum restoration facility (shop), I'm planning. Thanks again Gaugers! I don't post a lot here or on...

Thanks Summit! I really like the character of the sand tower and facilities. My layout plan is for a New England shortline and tourist railroad, operating on trackage from a former larger railroad (NH). Thanks again for sharing those shots! Eric

I posted this in the photography thread, but in hindsight it probably should have gone here: Well, as I begin to build my layout, I have an area dedicated to a diesel fuel and sand area. I was wondering if anyone had good detail shots of prototype or model diesel service areas. I have the...

Bill: That is a great module! I think the folks at Atlas picked the best module at the show for that photo op. Nice pictures too. Eric

I just saw the new Atlas Shay, in operation, at the Springfield MA train show. This is a beautiful locomotive. It has very smooth slow speed operation and the drive shaft movement is awesome! It does have accumates on the front and rear! I cannot wait for the release of the DCC equipped...

I just got back from the Springfield show. I saw Bill's module and I have to say that even the excellent photos just do not do justice to this incredible module. It was difficult getting close to it, as it was gathering quite a crowd. It was well worth the wait!:thumb: Bill: I'm glad I...

Robin: You sure do exhibit a lot of energy and enthusiasm for model railroading! Some of it has even rubbed off on me, in terms of inspiration to get started on my own layout. The mushroom design seems like a great way to maximize your space and keep a linear track plan. The photos you...

Scott: That is a great entrance to the layout room! The photo in GMR didn't do it justice. I love the view through the cab windows! That is a great detail. Thanks for sharing your work. Eric

Tom: I just tried out my new dual wattage soldering iron from Radio Shack last night. You can switch between 20w and 40w. I was soldering rail joiners on the 40w and never melted an n scale tie or spike. The 40w setting is great for splices, rail joiners, track feeders, etc. You can also...

Belg, I read that solder is not a good "crack" or gap filler. I guess your friend didn't know this...;) :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Eric