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Post by Country Joe on Jun 27, 2020 21:09:07 GMT
Welcome new member trainsintheattic to the OGF.
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Post by Adam on Jun 27, 2020 21:32:15 GMT
Welcome to the OGF! Very nice to have you here.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 21:46:56 GMT
HELLO THERE TRAINSINTHEATTIC!!! WELCOME TO THE OGF!! WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE! LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR POSTS. ENJOY THE RIDE!
Regards,
Gary and Cheryl.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Jun 27, 2020 21:53:30 GMT
Welcome! Welcome!
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Post by josef on Jun 27, 2020 22:29:09 GMT
Welcome aboard the OGF EXPRESS trainsintheattic (I love that handle). When you get a chance, tell us about your favorite railroad and engines.
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Post by trainsintheattic on Jun 27, 2020 22:55:32 GMT
Thank you all very much. There has never been a better time for exercising our creative energy. Let's go!
Bruce
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Post by ptc on Jun 27, 2020 23:14:17 GMT
For sure, a big welcome to trainsintheattic to the OGF.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 23:54:30 GMT
Welcome to the Forum. Please tell us a bit about yourself.
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Post by trainsintheattic on Jun 28, 2020 1:32:38 GMT
Well, the model railroading bug bit hard about 55 years ago. Most of that time was spent drifting in and out of enthusiasm along with shifting focus on various scales. Fifteen years ago the focus became 3 rail O and an Atlas double track ceiling layout was constructed during a den renovation. It served the purpose of keeping me from being a permanent armchair enthusiast and inspired me on to a second, more conventional pike.
Converting an attic to house a layout #2 was easy peasy! Structurally you start from the basement and work your way up through a new stairwell into what amounts to a dark summer furnace. The room is T shaped, 32 X 22 but only about 10' at its widest. It has managed to contain roughly 350' of Gargraves trackage so far. Now that most of the mainline and sidings are complete what's left for the future is an engine facility. I hope to immediately progress with scenery on portions already confirmed as operational worthy.
Bruce
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2020 3:15:17 GMT
Welcome to the OGF!
Post up some pics of your layout when ya get a chance
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Post by trainsintheattic on Jul 1, 2020 0:13:25 GMT
![]() Sorry for the late reply. I will post some pics ASAP. I am in mid project that is taking up inordinate amounts of time. And IT will be a topic all on it's own. Train On!
Bruce
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Post by dennym57 on Jul 1, 2020 2:31:02 GMT
Welcome to the forum!
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Post by Joe Saggese on Jul 1, 2020 9:59:45 GMT
Welcome 2 OGF!!!!!!!
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Post by anjdevil2 on Jul 3, 2020 17:45:15 GMT
Welcome, Trainsintheattic!!
It's cool to know that I'm not the only one with the Train Attic!!
I would love to see your set up - I'm on YouTube: anjdevil2
youtu.be/sfWnLSxXS7A
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Post by trainsintheattic on Jul 4, 2020 20:40:33 GMT
Once again, thank you all for the warm welcome. I promise to post pics soon.
One of the layout issues I'm dealing with right now is rewiring all track power in the " star " configuration to improve DCS signal. Happily it has worked out well and frankly I've been foregoing other responsibilities for some very satisfying run time. There still remains a few blocks requiring the new 12 gauge wire but at least those sections can be retrofitted relatively easily.
The recent heatwave has forced me to limit time upstairs but that doesn't mean all work stops. Some bad puppies on the work bench were repaired then exercised. Just knowing they no longer wait in the wings makes me feel a whole lot better.
Speaking of a whole lot better, I have a good feeling about joining in here. Coincidentally is has everything to do with independence and freedom.
Bruce
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