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  Question on turnout and track laying
Posted by: KentBy - 01-16-2009, 09:26 PM - Forum: HO Modeling - Replies (3)

First problem is I think that a double slip switch would help me get my trains where I want them to go.
I have looked at Peco at the LHS and it looks go, but it is code 100 and I am laying code 83 track. The nice thing about the Peco is that it was only 10 inches long and would fit nicely. Peco doesn't have a code 83 version of this turnout.
So the question is how big is the Walthers #6 double slip turnout?
Could I use the Peco code 100 and hook it into my code 83 flex track? If so would it look odd?

Kent

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  Great Lehigh Valley Train Meet
Posted by: tomustang - 01-16-2009, 06:06 PM - Forum: Upper Berth - Replies (2)

2009-01-17 ~ Start Time 10:00 AM ~ End Time 3:00 PM ~ Great Lehigh Valley Train Meet
2009-01-18 ~ Start Time 10:00 AM ~ End Time 3:00 PM ~ The Great Lehigh Valley Train Meet

Happening at the Merchants Square Mall in Allentown, the 17th is for Ho and smaller, the 18th is for the bigger stuff

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  update on handrails
Posted by: jim currie - 01-16-2009, 05:07 PM - Forum: Upper Berth - Replies (1)

the type of plastic that atlas uses is called Acetal (is it similar to acetate ?) is anyone out there familiar with this type and if so is it soluble?
Jim

thanks for replies on original post

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  What kind of car?
Posted by: X 3829 - 01-16-2009, 02:36 PM - Forum: Upper Berth - Replies (23)

What kind of car is this car:
[Image: Forum4.jpg]
For what kind of load?
Thank for your help! :?:

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  Sample certificate
Posted by: ezdays - 01-16-2009, 11:36 AM - Forum: Contests & Challenges - Replies (4)

Here's a copy of a sample certificate that we will be awarding depending on the challenge or contest being held at that time. It will be 8.5" x 11" so it can be printed on regular sized paper, but since will be a jpg, you can size it to fit any frame. It's just our way of recognizing talent and effort.



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  what favorite model maker
Posted by: stuart_canada - 01-16-2009, 11:24 AM - Forum: HO Modeling - Replies (3)

we already had the model company maker...so what locomotive type do you perfer for post steam age modeling? EMD? Alco? GE? other?
i perfer the looks of a GE unit but my model collection is mostly EMD , i have to fix that lol
stuart

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  Happy B-day too.........
Posted by: ngauger - 01-16-2009, 11:02 AM - Forum: Hobo's Camp - Replies (3)

Bob Collins!!!


Happy B-day and many more!!!!


train Waveof7
1990_dancing 1990_dancing 1990_dancing 1990_dancing

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  XTrakCad and other Track Planning Programs
Posted by: Trucklover - 01-15-2009, 11:07 PM - Forum: Layouts - Replies (4)

How about we get the link for the XTrakCad program on the New Big Blue? Someone got the link to where one can download it?

Also, if you got any other programs that you would like to share with us, post em here for others to try out and use for layout planning Misngth

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  Machine Shop/Manufacturing Equipment
Posted by: tomustang - 01-15-2009, 07:44 PM - Forum: HO Modeling - Replies (8)

I found these, damn cool looking <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.greenwayproducts.com/a_machine.shtml">http://www.greenwayproducts.com/a_machine.shtml</a><!-- m -->

[Image: machine_surfacegrinder_small.jpg] Surface Grinder $4.00
[Image: machine_milling_small.JPG] Milling Machine $4.50

I will buy some of these in a few weeks, minimum order is $25 for shipping orders, they are located in Ligonier, Pa so if they stiff me i'll take a ride out 8-)

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  Workers Sitting Down figures?
Posted by: tomustang - 01-15-2009, 07:37 PM - Forum: HO Modeling - Replies (26)

preferably workers who are sitting in a car/truck, maybe with their arms out operating, anyone have a link to a website or a set they bought before?

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