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NorfolkSouthern9708

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Need Help with first layout
« on: July 14, 2009, 03:39:03 PM »
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Hey everybody,
     I am neededing help planning my first layout. I am opting for a small 30" by 80" door size layout. I wanted to recreate Conrail's ex-PRR Middle Division line. Lot's of switching, I wanted at least one industry that takes tankers. Could you nice people at The Railwire help?
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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2009, 03:50:14 PM »
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http://www.cke1st.com/m_train2.htm

Lots of nice ideas, and easily adaptable to era, theme, size, etc.

HTH,
Ed
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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2009, 03:55:10 PM »
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Hey, Thank you!
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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2009, 03:59:40 PM »
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If you want to do the middle division, look no further than Dave Vollmer's door layout.

I'd say he's hit it pretty well on the head.
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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2009, 04:02:09 PM »
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Alright, thanx Ed. I won't be able to get to the replies quickly, using the Station's Computer. Mine is screwed up.
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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2009, 04:22:57 PM »
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was there really any switching along the former MD during Conrail?  Mapleton has the silca plant, that's about all i can think of honestly.

-steve
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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2009, 04:27:40 PM »
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Maybe since NS took over, there has been many more idustries put up. IDK. There is an industrial park up in Granville Township though.
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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2009, 12:29:48 PM »
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Now I am having many thoughts on what to do. Maybe I will model a BNSF or UP layout. I kinda wanted to do something a little out of my crosshairs, if you will.
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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2009, 01:18:15 PM »
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Maybe look over your shoulder and do something from an earlier era...

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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2009, 01:24:12 PM »
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I am really thinking about this. BNSF is pretty cool looking, but, an earlier era is a good idea, maybe something from the old PRR days?
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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2009, 01:35:41 PM »
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You need to study at the feet of the master, grass hopper...
http://www.thevollmerfamily.com/Pennsy/index.html

You'll either thank me later, or you'll run screaming into the night with an inferiority complex!  I used to think I did a pretty good job on scenery before this bum came along!

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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2009, 02:07:56 PM »
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find a PRR branch line that has some switching and a tunnel and you are all set... i wouold not try to put a heavy mainline on a door - ask Dave about staging.

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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2009, 03:14:13 PM »
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yeah, I don't know what to do at this time, but I may be able to go larger than a door layout, at the largest a 6x10ft layout.
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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2009, 03:22:43 PM »
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Mmm.  Steve, it sounds like there might be someone reaching for your plate of waffles...
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Re: Need Help with first layout
« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2009, 05:54:18 PM »
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Quote from: NorfolkSouthern9708 on July 20, 2009, 12:29:48 PM
Now I am having many thoughts on what to do. Maybe I will model a BNSF or UP layout. I kinda wanted to do something a little out of my crosshairs, if you will.

How about a nice sleepy coal branch on the Clinchfield like the Haysi?
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