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By bob.young@... · #260 ·
Re: Jim and Terri Hauff
Jim, I'm not sure how much height you have to work with, but a multi layer layout could work nicely. ( I sure wish I could have that kind of space) I rent a townhouse so I have built my n-scale layout
By John A. SOULE' <coke4us@...> · #259 ·
Re: Java in a closet
Mike Not wanting to take up lots of space in the files area (it's 4 pages), or upset the "powers that be" at Railway Modeller, I've emailed it direct to you. If it doesn't arrive pleases confirm your
By shortliner2001 · #258 ·
Re: Java in a closet
Shortliner, I, for one, would be very interested in seeing the article. I'm sure others in the group would find great ideas there, also. I was reared in Hawaii- lots of ng sugar haulers, even a
By H Michael Holl · #257 ·
Re: Java in a closet
Whilst looking for something else (as usual) - I came across an article from a very old Railway Modeller about a coffee table size layout in TT on N scale chassis, vaguely Welsh NG outline, but
By shortliner2001 · #256 ·
Re: Java in a closet
<thehatchers@t...> wrote: modelling for years this site: sugar cane I've made too in taking exhibition good o
By lesh@... · #255 ·
Re: new guy
wrote: a unique situation: I have an 11' 7" X 20'4" for use for my model railroad. Not a "small" size to most model railroaders. HOWEVER, I model in 1:20.3 (F scale) and this puts me directly into the
By lesh@... · #254 ·
Re: Lost in America
A Shortline is a Railroad that only has a short amount of trackage A Mikado is a 2-8-2. David Cooke.
By David Cooke <matador@...> · #253 ·
Re: Lost in America
Alan Jones wrote: Typically a small independant railroad, as opposed to a 'class 1' main railroad, or a branchline of a class 1 railroad. Early shortlines connected resource deposits or small outlying
By Peter Barrett <pdb@...> · #252 ·
Lost in America
hi, Could someone please explain to me what some American terms mean: 1. Shortline 2. Mikado I dont get very far out of Wales to know what they are - Ive managed to work out what a switch is, and a
By Alan Jones <alan@...> · #251 ·
Re : New Guy
A site of possible interest for Jim is www.trainweb.org/lazyacre/ a 1:20.3 "logger" who got thrown out of his own back yard! shortliner.
By shortliner2001 · #250 ·
Re : New Guy
Welcome to the list - another "spatially challenged" modeller! Garden Railways Feb 2000 had an article entitled Yosemite Valley Line that may help you - it isn't a "logger" but might be adaptable. If
By shortliner2001 · #249 ·
Re: new guy
Hi Jim, Your comparing your 11'7"x20'4" space in scale F with the equivalent 17-3/8"x20-1/2" in Nn3. This is all mathematically correct, but from the eye of the viewer it is not. When you build a room
By reinoud.kaasschieter@... · #248 ·
Re: new guy
Hi Peter - thanks for the response. I'm running one of the Bachmann Shays as my primary motive power. It's dimensions are 5"w X 22"l - minimum radius will likely be about 30". My (scratchbuilt) log
By Jim and Terri Hauff <JimH@...> · #247 ·
Re: new guy
Jim and Terri Hauff wrote: Hey Jim. Is this the *entire* space, or is there room for a narrow staging shelf or a drop leaf along another wall? Do you have a sketch of the space? If my math is correct,
By Peter Barrett <pdb@...> · #246 ·
new guy
Hi everybody! I'm new to the group, but this is an ideal topic for me. I am in a unique situation: I have an 11' 7" X 20'4" for use for my model railroad. Not a "small" size to most model railroaders.
By Jim and Terri Hauff <JimH@...> · #245 ·
Re: Donovans GSW plan
Thanks for the tips, hows the article? DF --- chacmool@... wrote: __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with
By Donovan Jr. <donovansart16@...> · #244 ·
Donovans GSW plan
Hi Donovan - now we're cookin'! But I'd make thje right-hand road crossing a bridge, just for variety. It might also be worth tahing one of the two right-hand sidings across the potential addition
By shortliner2001 · #243 ·
Sugar cane RR's
Thanks Doug Foldingham featured in issues 24 & 25, both available as back numbers. Jack (shortliner) www.ModelTrainsInternational.co.uk
By shortliner2001 · #242 ·
SugarCane RR's
Thanks Doug Foldingham was featured in Issues 24 & 25. Jack (shortliner) www.Modek TrainsInternational.co.uk
By shortliner2001 · #241 ·