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Abandoned spurs

Mon, 2016-01-04 05:01 — roadglide

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I seem to remember reading somewhere that sometimes railroads will abandon a spur track but leave the track in place. They just remove the switch. I want to model that on my new layout so I need some pictures. Anyone have any idea where I might be able to locate such photos?

Thanks and Happy New Year to one and all.

John

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Letters for making large signs

Sun, 2016-01-03 16:59 — Ray Dunakin

I found something interesting at Michael's (craft store) recently. It's a box of fancy brads, each one with a letter of the alphabet. Upper and lower case are both included. I think these could be useful for making large signs on buildings, even in the smaller scales. You'd have to cut off the tabs on the back of the letters.

Good use of model video?

Sun, 2016-01-03 15:45 — rrfaniowa

Check out this video from Chris Gilbert showing switching at his Highland City yard.

He sped it up for some reason, but I really like this approach because I find many layout videos that show switching are too slow and thus monotonous. This approach lets me get a quick feel for the yard switching without putting me to sleep.

What do others think?

layout take down video

Sat, 2016-01-02 20:18 — engineerkyle

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[I embedded video for you - Bill]

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Anyone going ot the RPM at Cocoa Beach next weekend?

Sat, 2016-01-02 17:46 — kleaverjr

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Just wondering if I will have a chance to meet any fellow MRH Forum participants in Cocoa Beach next weekend?

I am flying down on Wednesday and am staying for a week! Hope to see some of you there!

Ken L

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What did I do wrong with the baby powder and paint

Fri, 2016-01-01 17:07 — craneoperator

Happy New Year to everyone on the form

freight question

Fri, 2016-01-01 16:03 — Ontario Eastern

I am modeling a line on my freelance layout Ontario Eastern. It runs on the old CP line the Prescot Sub. I am wondering what traffic is generally seen perhaps along this line for those south of the Ottawa area, whom might be able to help me determine, what freight is ran

Nathan