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    Atlas Shay

    Guys what's the story on this thing is it out yet or is my LHS blowing smoke up you know where? I've been asking him about it for months and his story is a little different every time I go to the store.
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    Windmills from my mind

    TrainClown I think Don Quixote is still looking for his windmill you didn't put it over at your house did you? Thanks for the drawing of course I just bought one of the woodland scenic versions from ebay last week. In the drawing what is the lower right hand part I assume its a fence to put...
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    Last of The Only problem is.....

    EnjayH, your computer skills way outshine anything I can do, love the photo and the choice material. I believe in another thread you said you scratch built the plow but was there a how to with it? I would love to see one of those,Thanks Pat
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    New "Trackplanning" Moderator

    Man are we going to see some "screwed" up plans now!! :D Congrats I'm sure you will do a good job. Pat
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    Lee Kee

    Jim I like your conversion it looks very believable. It has charm and character which are two things that are good for building stories around. Pat
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    Modeling Interurban Railways

    Chris I tell you the more I see these types of railways the more it reminds me of my very young life in Belgium and taking the tram as we called them to the market and just about everywhere else. Maybe next time you'll make a convert out of me ??
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    Trains, multiple Sites, and Miscellaneous

    Jack just one more welcome from a transplanted Belgian. I've been in the US since I was a kid. To say your not bashful would be an understatement I guess and you definately love the English language because you know how to use those words without any reservation. Please don't ever apologize for...
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    Some layout accomplishments

    Fred I agree with you that you should be proud of the work you did and I enjoyed seeing the angle that you took. The trestle in the river that ends what is its purpose? Or is it supposed to represent something thats been abandoned? Pat
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    Looks like the paving crews came through today.....

    They look like you taped down a border of foam gasket and filled it with fine ballast and 50/50 white glue mix? If I'm right what do I win? Pat
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    Using decals on structures

    Cant say that I have ever tried this method and don't think it would be all that great as you would still have the color and contour of the siding to contend with. If you give it a try show us a picture and I'm sure there will be some more input. I have tried to use computer generated doors and...
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    What is happening?

    Well guys as one who belongs to several forums I have felt left out on certian other forums and through persaverance and smart posts with humor included have been welcomed in all. As for the issue of the same questions being asked I think that will happen pretty much in ant forum as I think...
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    Mixing plaster

    I believe the difference is the density of the material when it sets up . I don't know if it is made from the same thing and is just a different mix like the difference between 3000 lbs concrete and 5000lbs
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    Mixing plaster

    Also when you mix it, use ice cold water and a little vinegar this will give a longer setup time.
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    Adios To All My Gauge Friends!

    Charlie as the old saying goes "if you have your health you have everything you need"! I hope all turns out well and that you will find the time to stop in and see us again. Pat
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    Work flat with small crane

    Andy this is an excellent model with great character did you have a prototype foto to build from? If so could you post it?Or and address if its from the NET. thanks Pat
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    Lets See Your Train Watching Vehicles

    Vic I guess with vehicles like those you don't ever have to worry about Mother natures call making you miss a shot. You could literally do both at once!
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    yard planning help

    Guys I need some help here I have a space available to include a staging/switching type yard in N scale about 53" long and a little over 10" wide this will be the only place I can really change cars and engines so I would like some help as I don't understand the special functions of all the...
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    Finally back.....

    Bill its great to hear from you again,did you do any modeling while on the road or buy any new items? Since you went cross country you must have hit a few LHS's, Pat.
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    Some layout accomplishments

    Fred the two man saw in the background was it bought or made? How and where please? Pat
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    It's Friday, weekend modeling plans?

    UNFORTUNATELY NOTHING, work work work and more work in my forseable future. This is construction season if your not busy now your not worth your salt. Pat