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    Engine Terminal build

    The round house will require the benchwork to be extended so that has been put on hold for a while.
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    Engine Terminal build

    ok we got it in
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    Club layout 46' X 36'

    You know what i mean, how does the saying go ? many hands make light work of a huge layout ... Find a club close to you, this is possible anywhere in the world.
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    Engine Terminal build

    @sgtcarl - In my site bio you will notice I was a Driver for an amish Barn building crew for while. The blades amish sharp and I am rough around the edges enough to work it beautifully. @bigsteel - I am more looking for detail colors and such. So I can finish painting and weathering and...
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    Engine Terminal build

    Ok so I have started the turntable but if any one has prototype or even model pictures of turntable please post em. This is a diamond scale 134' table, I am new so when I first saw the size I almost thought i couldn't do it. It is research that takes up most of my model time. If anyone wants to...
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    article updates by email

    For anyone that has viewed any of my articles or would like to be notified when we have updated or started a new project can receive our site news emails. This email list is private and not available to anyone else (no spammers). It can also be opted out very easily (opt-out link in each...
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    Linux

    Linux used to have major sound issues in the past. It is often a default setting that doesn't work with you system. If it is a problem just open the sound manager and play with the settings a bit. If that don't work go to the ubuntu forum. It is very good for specific problems. Just put in...
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    Linux

    If you run into trouble let us know. In my site statistics there are to many fellows out there using Vista and win 98. Its a real shame.
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    Club layout 46' X 36'

    Some of the continents best Clubs are right in your area to not only join but to visit.
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    Club layout 46' X 36'

    HO scale, and yes it is big. Havent tried the plow technique at the club. My Son did yesterday on his (my old) layout.
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    Engine Terminal build

    The yard office has a spot yes. The diner will need to be placed around the DPM modular but haven't totally decided yet. The look awesome, BTW and I will post pics soon.
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    Engine Terminal build

    @Lapuce - Yes only advice I can give is soak those skids so the nails pull easy. Working on an update guys allot of other great thing going on with my website including a Digitrax sponsorship so Update will be coming again soon i hope to be able to post pics Sunday. One other note is for those...
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    Club layout 46' X 36'

    Yes membership is open to anyone 18+, 18- there is a special membership for you too.
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    Club layout 46' X 36'

    Thank Carl it is a great pleasure to be able to work on the layout. We are working on documenting the last months activities soon our updates will have much more in terms of updates as we have opened up a few area's for different teams to work on at the same time.
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    DPM vs. Walthers Modulars

    My HO DPM modular has seperate casted windows and I highly recommend DPM great kits.
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    Toronto John Street Roundhouse Open May 24-25

    Rob, having moved from the GTA a year ago makes me really want to see some pics if you get some please post them.
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    I Was Just Wondering....

    He is preserved in a bridge pier on my old layout. sign1
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    Question on making roads

    2 pencils stringed together, or a card ruler cut to size. Those are two ways i can think of right now. Cereal box is a great medium to work with.
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    Computer Problems

    Now is that a mac or a pc mac ? They changed a short while back and I think it was becuase of hardwares issues like you have experienced.
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    I Was Just Wondering....

    Thing is as you look at those old mags you will see guides and information on contributing. you don't find that anymore. Another thing is some of us wouldn't want our work scrutinized by rivet counters so we stick to people just like us.