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Shortliner, Interesting layout, those crossings will give you a challenge :thumb: Bet you spent a fortune on those buildings, LOL :D I know some guys who started their switching areas by picking and building the structures and then arranging them how they look the best then run tracks to...

Geez Fred, Lookin at your photo almost makes me want to put my coat on..BRRRRR. Maybe I'd better crank the heater up a notch. 2slim

Shay, That loader would make a nice flatcar load, so would those Military trucks! 2slim

Wow that's cool, thanks for posting that URL Charles 2slim

CSX That's a great trick with the instructions especially on Walthers kits. I must have read the instructions a couple hundred times while putting together a HO Jordan Spreader kit and since I have 2 more to build I'm going to make good use of that one. Your trick on the sprues is good too but...

Ummmm Lessee, N Scale:Got the KATO Zepher, a Walthers Union Station and sheds, couple of Micro-high dollar cars. Oh and an email tellin' me that my Lifelike GP-60's, (2 D&RGW & 2 SP) are on the way. HO: Got a Lionel Veranda Turbine and 6 PK2 Mather double deck stockcars. A Walthers...

Wow!! Tyson, It's been a while since I read the first post, I seriously thought you did this in HO, (guess that's a compliment.. :thumb: ) You could still add some junk even in N scale, just not as much. The shack in the picture is HO but there are some good details which you could copy in N...

Custom I agree with what's been said, there are tons of published plans for 4 X 8 layouts. The tough part is deciding which one to build, (if you don't want to design your own that is). As far as construction and scenery let me recommend this: World's greatest hobby I'm giving this to a friend...

Tyson, Awesome job Dude! When I saw your boxcar shack it made me think of this one: Hobo Shack You need to 'junkify' the place tho' this pix will give you some inspiration! 2slim

Shay, I have to confess that little tyke is me...right after Santy told me all my presents were backordered at Walthers :cry: :cry: 2slim

3phase I had a similar situation, did your engine come with a parts list? If so, there is a part number for the handrails and a phone number for their parts department. I called them and they were real nice about helping, can't remember what the charged me so it must have been reasonable!! 2slim

Val, I think you have a great plan unfolding here. I would like to share an experience I had with a similar previous layout, (mine didn't have the city penninsula, unfortunatly, would have been a great asset!!) anyway the main line on my old layout did the straight-curve-straight thing and I...

Sheesh!! Makes you wonder if they thought it was a powered engine (like a Bachmann), if so, somebody's going to be mad when it arrives!! :eek: :mad: :curse: 2slim

Frank, You can usually get the building dimensions from a Walthers catalog or the building manufacturers website. Some manufacturers even print them on the packaging. I have rarely seen dimensions which explained on which side of the building a loading dock or doors are located so you may have...

Shaun, You use a 'buss wire' which is normally a 14 or 16 gage wire, (one each red & black). These come out of the booster and travel under the layout, under the track is the best place, and then come back to the booster to complete the circuit. Then you attach feeder wires, 20 or 22 gage works...

Val, I'd take a girl like you over a harem of blonde bimbos anyday!! :thumb: :thumb: 2slim

Clark Walthers is a good source, but I usually buy from this company;Truck Stop Models They have a good selection and are fairly priced and they don't take as long to get stuff from. All they carry is HO Automobiles, Trucks, Trailers and related accessories. 2slim :thumb:

Val, Went to see it last night, you're right one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. The ice skating train was indeed near heart-stopping, I was very impressed with the animation of the train, very well done. Hope it makes it to DVD, I definately want this one!! BTW do you still hear...

Bob, Does your loco have truck mounted or body mounted couplers? What about the cars? What is your curve radius? Without knowing the above I 'd say your curve radius is a little sharp for the loco when cars are coupled, (this can be worse on 6 axel diesels or larger steamers). 2slim

CharlesH, Forgot to mention that Greg's cars are cast clear resin with seperate wheels, (also resin) they need to be painted and the wheels glued on, nothing too tramatic!! They are pretty reasonably priced too. 2slim