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Post by ptc on Sept 30, 2019 14:47:40 GMT
It is blended seamlessly, Wood. You did an outstanding job with it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 15:49:09 GMT
Super job Wood!! Looks great. Still like that model of the old CP hotel.
Gary.
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Post by Country Joe on Sept 30, 2019 20:02:55 GMT
Wood, your layout shows what can be done if you start small and add on. And add on. And add on.
You started with a great small layout and ended up with a great large layout.
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Post by JDaddy on Sept 30, 2019 22:39:30 GMT
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Post by JDaddy on Sept 30, 2019 22:41:46 GMT
Its come a long way baby!  |
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Post by Country Joe on Oct 1, 2019 22:48:42 GMT
JDaddy, what a difference from when you started to the finished scene. You did an outstanding job. 
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Post by ptc on Oct 2, 2019 15:25:07 GMT
JDaddy, you shouold be VERY proud of your layout. I have admired your work for a very long time.
You should consider a CTT feature article. It is very worthy of sharing to a large audience.
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Post by Country Joe on Oct 2, 2019 19:26:29 GMT
JDaddy, you should be VERY proud of your layout. I have admired your work for a very long time. You should consider a CTT feature article. It is very worthy of sharing to a large audience. What Brian said. I agree 100%! |
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Post by Adam on Oct 2, 2019 22:45:01 GMT
Nicely done JDaddy.
I always love seeing the progress of the layouts.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2019 16:48:54 GMT
  After a lot of research, I went for the Mianne customizable benchwork made by Tim Foley. While it cost more than building from scratch, the benefits were: --time savings --less risk of injury with a power tool (I'm somewhat accident-prone, just ask my wife) --most of all, my layout is in a "finished" room, so assembling the pre-cut pieces in the room made for very little mess. I put half-inch plywood and 1-inch layer of homasote on top, and the finished product is very sturdy. Mianne Benchwork is definitely "investment grade" benchwork, but I'm very happy I chose to buy it and am very happy with the end result. |
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Post by JDaddy on Oct 4, 2019 0:49:05 GMT
Look at all the time you save too! I always say do what you like to do in the hobby and save the frustration. This Hobby is for fun!
Now is there anyone that can come over and hook up my Z1000 switch machines?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2019 2:24:26 GMT
Thank Brian, Gary and Joe. I love my layout.  It is just the right size. It has been a lot of fun and I feel like I have grown in my love of Model Trains and Model Train friends just like the layout grew. John the Bluecomet - Your layout is very nice. I have had the pleasure of viewing it and enjoyed running the units. It fits perfectly in that great train room. |
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Post by dennym57 on Oct 4, 2019 14:51:16 GMT
I built my layout using the TM DVD 'Building an O Gauge Layout '. I put the DVD in my player and built it as I watched it. I watched a couple of times before I started. I was completely on my own. I didn't know about the train forums and I wasn't friends with Bob yet. I just knew him from the train store. I built all off it and did all the wiring.
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Post by dennym57 on Oct 4, 2019 14:53:54 GMT
I built my layout using the TM DVD 'Building an O Gauge Layout '. I put the DVD in my player and built it as I watched it. I watched a couple of times before I started. I was completely on my own. I didn't know about the train forums and I wasn't friends with Bob yet. I just knew him from the train store. I built all of it and did all the wiring. |
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Post by dennym57 on Oct 4, 2019 14:55:15 GMT
I don't known what just happened, but I did something wrong.
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It is just the right size. It has been a lot of fun and I feel like I have grown in my love of Model Trains and Model Train friends just like the layout grew.