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« Reply #435 on: January 16, 2010, 10:47:40 PM » |
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Well...
My name is Travis, I sometimes frequent trainboard (whining isn't allowed), still can't get a user name with atlas forum, after stumbling upon this board, it looks like we are free to whine and complain and get off topic as much as we like. In all reality though, I live in the great state of Iowa, doing mostly N scale. No empire built just yet but it is in the works. I am a mediocre modeler at best, and I like to watch trains run around and around and around. I am a expert arm chair CEO for N scale manufacturers with all my suggestions making no sense whatsoever. I mostly attempt to model modern UP trains, with lots of DCC, and running long DPU'ed trains on N Track. Some of my other interests include boating, fishing, hunting and annoying my spouse (though she will play trains as well!) That's me in a nut shell
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Chris Cord
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« Reply #436 on: January 31, 2010, 01:04:47 PM » |
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Hi all, just found the Railwire while looking for trackplans. I've been interested in model railroading for most of my adult life, and have started a few HO layouts. None every really got past having track down. After running operations on a friends N scale layout, I was impressed with how it ran, and decided to switch. My N scale collection is small at the moment as I'm concentrating on getting my layout finished. I had the opportunity to buy a friend's an incomplete layout (benchwork done and some track) for really cheap. The layout is a reproduction of the Clinchfield of MR fame. My room is 9' x 20' leaving only 18" of outside aisle space. It will make switching Dante yard a cramped affair if I ever finish laying track.
My primary interest is operations, and while the Clinchfield really isn't designed for serious operations (not enough industries IMHO), I plan on seeing how much I can get out of it once all the track is laid.
Given the layout size and my room dimensions, I'm considering starting a new layout, but would hate to "give up" the Clinchfield.
My non railroading interests are in practical shooting, both "real steel" and airsoft, and MUDs (got addicted in college).
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Modeling on a Shoe String!
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« Reply #437 on: January 31, 2010, 01:10:27 PM » |
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You could always turn the Clinchfield "inside out" and make it a shelf layout around the room...
Welcome, Uncle Pete and Chris.
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« Reply #438 on: January 31, 2010, 04:32:16 PM » |
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It will make switching Dante yard a crapped affair if I ever finish laying track.
 I hope you meant a "cramped" affair. Welcome aboard nonetheless! |
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Chris Cord
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« Reply #439 on: January 31, 2010, 07:57:44 PM » |
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It will make switching Dante yard a crapped affair if I ever finish laying track.
I hope you meant a "cramped" affair. Welcome aboard nonetheless! Oops. Yes! Good catch. Fixed!  |
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chepe gp40-2hh
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« Reply #440 on: February 21, 2010, 04:56:20 PM » |
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Hello, I just joined The Railwire today. My name is Anthony(Tony)Pawley. My modeling interests in HO scale are Ferromex(and other Mexican roads), SP, Rio Grande, and Conrail, mainly.
I look forward to learning a lot of great information from this forum, and in due time giving back useful stuff as well.
Thank you for your time.
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Iain
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Na sgrìobhaidh a Iain
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« Reply #441 on: February 22, 2010, 08:26:50 AM » |
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Well, for Conrail you are in the right place.
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I think I could stay with you
For a while, maybe longer if I do
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NandW
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3 foot rule? I use a 12" rule!
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« Reply #442 on: February 25, 2010, 12:19:03 AM » |
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A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.
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