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That's pretty easy. I'd go for two nice diesels with DCC and sound. Why? Well, I don't run steam first of all, and two is always better than one. For whatever reason, I tend to buy in pairs. The Norfolk and Western looks great running in pairs. Last purchase was 2 high hood GP-30's with...

Ted the dummy sure looked scared!!! I was wondering who would allow their railroad to participate. . . NMRX? Who are they?

The first time you do it, it is a "learning experience". The second time you do it, it is a "mistake". The third time you do it, it is "plain stupid ignorance". Building my around the walls with a second level, and realizing that in the long tunnels, there was no way to get a derailed...

Yes, the Atlas software will print out at 1:1; you just have to specify the zoom to that before you hit print. I have printed out 1:1 24" and higher radius curves, taped them together, and then used the push pins on the centerline. I also use a ruler and pencil for laying out centerlines and...

Galen, The timesaver looks great! Very nice work indeed. I can now see where you come up with all of your creative ideas from. I got to thinking, and I'm thinking about a variation on the Gum Stump and Snowshoe myself. Something to be said about a small well scened layout. . . .

Galen: You have to remember that moving is the pits. We've all done it. We'll all do it again. So just hang in there, all the stuff will be put into its rightful place eventually. . . but not soon enough for the model railroader looking at his/her space.

Yeah, that is probably the best thing. She'd just accuse me of gettin you into trouble! The layout looks great!

How is snookums?

Timesaver Module Galen, my nosey self would love to know what your timesaver looks like. Would you happen to have a pic or plan?

Ok, I missed it I did miss something; just like at work the other day. If you rotate your plan 180 degrees then it does not require a roll out. Dooh!!!

Galen, In the area that you penciled in in one of the above posts, you show roughly an 8'x10' area, and the layout you drew IS 8'x10'. Did I miss somewhere back on the last pages that you wished access on all sides? If so, the current layout looks to me as being up against the wall. Are you...

The Virginian and the Norfolk and Western. Why? Because I miss the N&W, and I never saw a Virginian Electric.

Room Diagram - You asked for it The room is here. The double french doors are on the bottom left of this picture, and just ignore the benchwork placed. Just doodling.

We've been in the house for three years, and it was new when we bought. The duckunder can go (i'm not in LOVE with it; cracked my skull 3 times already and once I had my coal mine model in my hands when I went down; saved the mine, didn't kill the cat, but I felt pretty bad). I have a sketch...

You know, it is getting colder and yard work is no longer going to be an excuse for not working on your layout. I need to get lights in my room, so I will no longer have an excuse.

Good luck on your decision You know, I went through this same argument some time ago. I had HO stock and some locos left over from my childhood. I tried to resurrect it all and keep with HO for my new layout. I have a 9'10 x 10'10 room for my layout and keeping with the HO, I went for it...

gottaBreal, So, question for you. If this was your room, and you were running HO, what would you do with the space? I am just curious; you seem to have some good ideas for the rest of the folks here.

OnTrack, I think even if you were to keep this in the center of the room, the area I marked in red will be inaccessable; I can only reach about 30" on a good day. What period are you planning on modeling? Any ideas as to what industries you wish to serve? Any location or railroad in mind...

Tony, You got an update on your building progress? It's been almost a month.

Thinking about lights Hey all :wave: It's been a while. I don't have much progress to show, since I've been occupied with outdoor yard work (did I say I hated spiders and snakes???). Since the daylight hours are getting shorter, I have a question on lighting. You all have seen my room. It...