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 Posted - October 09 2015 : 2:40:25 PM
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Well I think I got to the point where I can at least SEE my layout!
It's a good ol' 4'x8'
An overwiew of the layout. It gets both the nice countryside and small town look
Here is some of the town (it's supposed to be Red Oak, IA), note the BNSF engine in the foreground
The tunnel, like going from Colorado to Iowa
The small hill with a road bridge (under contruction)
The primarily unfinished section of town, lots of potential here
Another shot of the town
The tyco depot is also on the layout! As well as many other things as you may have seen
I'll show you guys some more when I get to work on it
Edited by - bnsfIA on October 09 2015 2:41:12 PM
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Posted - October 10 2015 : 12:39:13 AM
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Will you ever add some switches to it? Looks like you could add some interesting spurs on there.
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Posted - October 10 2015 : 09:47:43 AM
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quote:Will you ever add some switches to it? Looks like you could add some interesting spurs on there.
Originally posted by dastumer - October 10 2015 : 12:39:13 AM
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Yes, not sure where to put them though
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Posted - October 11 2015 : 02:03:20 AM
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Yeah, a few spurs will add interest, and enjoyment for you.
I understand about deciding WHERE to put them!!
Good scenery, and a nice layout bnsf.
I feel like my layout has grown bigger than I can manage! 
Sometimes, the good 'ol 4X8 is just enough!
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Posted - October 11 2015 : 09:55:10 AM
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Wow, that reminds me a lot of MY layout! The use of the BNSF Railway, and some of the same buildings and accessories. I also have the DCC version of that Bachmann BNSF GP40 (it came with my E-Z Command control unit when I upgraded my layout to DCC.)
I remember my previous layout was also on a 4x8 sheet of plywood. Then early last year, my parents were moving stuff around in our basement and recommended expanding the train table to an L-shape, so that started the beginnings of my current layout.
Yeah, some switches would be good on the layout. A passing siding and at least one spur I can recommend. Plus, I noticed the layout using steel E-Z Track. While it's not bad, I recommend you eventually move up to nickel-silver E-Z Track, as it's usually better-performing than steel. (I heard a rumor Bachmann may discontinue selling their steel E-Z Track outside of train sets.) My layout, however, uses conventional Atlas Code-100 nickel-silver snap track, and it gets the job done nicely.
I also noticed rolling stock using horn-hook couplers. On my layout, I've replaced most of them with knuckle couplers, as they look more realistic and are more easily compatible with modern equipment.
E-Z Mate knuckle couplers installed in the old TYCO coupler pockets using Kadee talgo-truck adapters does the trick nicely, though you could also use Life-Like's knuckle couplers designed for that purpose (when using any of these with TYCO cars, you may need to trim the edges of the "whiskers" to get them to fit.)
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Posted - October 11 2015 : 10:02:38 AM
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I did add some spurs to the track plan
I also added the Ore dump and LL coal tipple!
Another overview
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Posted - October 11 2015 : 10:06:26 AM
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quote:Wow, that reminds me a lot of MY layout! The use of the BNSF Railway, and some of the same buildings and accessories. I also have the DCC version of that Bachmann BNSF GP40 (it came with my E-Z Command control unit when I upgraded my layout to DCC.)
I remember my previous layout was also on a 4x8 sheet of plywood. Then early last year, my parents were moving stuff around in our basement and recommended expanding the train table to an L-shape, so that started the beginnings of my current layout.
Yeah, some switches would be good on the layout. A passing siding and at least one spur I can recommend. Plus, I noticed the layout using steel E-Z Track. While it's not bad, I recommend you eventually move up to nickel-silver E-Z Track, as it's usually better-performing than steel. (I heard a rumor Bachmann may discontinue selling their steel E-Z Track outside of train sets.) My layout, however, uses conventional Atlas Code-100 nickel-silver snap track, and it gets the job done nicely.
I also noticed rolling stock using horn-hook couplers. On my layout, I've replaced most of them with knuckle couplers, as they look more realistic and are more easily compatible with modern equipment.
E-Z Mate knuckle couplers installed in the old TYCO coupler pockets using Kadee talgo-truck adapters does the trick nicely, though you could also use Life-Like's knuckle couplers designed for that purpose (when using any of these with TYCO cars, you may need to trim the edges of the "whiskers" to get them to fit.)
Originally posted by wiley209Â -Â October 11 2015Â :Â 09:55:10 AM
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As for nickel silver track, I am going to switch over soon! I ordered some and it's on its way. For knuckle couplers, over half my rolling stock has them, just no time to get more though.
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Posted - November 03 2015 : 5:57:04 PM
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More updates!
A Tyco Silver Streak hauling a load of coal hoppers
The temporary siding
FINALLY got the overpass finished! Gee if this was real the townspeople would probably kill me for the amount of time it took to complete this
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Posted - November 03 2015 : 5:59:29 PM
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| Very Nice!!
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Posted - November 03 2015 : 7:33:18 PM
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Lookin' good.
And by the way, overpasses take a long time to build in full size, too.
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Posted - December 27 2015 : 09:14:34 AM
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Christmas Updates!
I got a few locomotives and accessories for Christmas:
The Tyco Signal Man, looks and works well
I finally replaced my broken Freight Unloader Depot with a new one, and it works great!
A non running DR&G 4-8-0. The motor runs, but there is an issue with the electrical pickup.
But for $13, not bad
A running Mantua GP20, a bit pricey at $22, but it's getting harder and harder to find these in good condition with railings.
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Posted - December 27 2015 : 11:35:40 AM
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| to get up the highway hill you gonna need a serious 4wd
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Posted - December 28 2015 : 09:12:39 AM
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quote:to get up the highway hill you gonna need a serious 4wd
Originally posted by microbusss - December 27 2015 : 11:35:40 AM
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I'm thinking about tunneling through there
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Posted - April 01 2016 : 8:26:13 PM
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Now you're down to a kitchen table? This is a really
nice bit of Tycomania going on here. If you decide
to divest yourself of more Tyco, please give me firs
refusal. I'd love to see those circus cars beating
the oval.
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Posted - April 05 2016 : 7:24:24 PM
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quote:Now you're down to a kitchen table? This is a really
nice bit of Tycomania going on here. If you decide
to divest yourself of more Tyco, please give me firs
refusal. I'd love to see those circus cars beating
the oval.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â April 01 2016Â :Â 8:26:13 PM
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Well, had to tear her down because of a move
Will get back into it this summer though
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Posted - October 09 2016 : 09:47:36 AM
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Welp, it's just a bit past summer, and I'm getting back to it!
Here is the current track layout plan(this time a bit bigger, 4x12), more updates to come!
This time, as per Wiley's suggestion, I am using all Nickel Silver Atlas track.
Edited by - bnsfIA on October 09 2016 09:49:49 AM
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Posted - October 09 2016 : 6:41:15 PM
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| Looking good! Nice hopper string, too.
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Posted - November 01 2016 : 10:54:15 PM
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| Can't go wrong with Atlas Code 100 nickel-silver snap track! It also works great with those old TYCO accessories. In fact, on the early TYCO crossing gates and signal man accessories, the brass track section can be removed and replaced with a nickel-silver straight track section. I did that with my crossing gate.
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