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 Posted - March 05 2011 : 09:46:57 AM
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 I built this for my son. He designed it himself, using Life like Power Loc track and a piece of regular 18" radius was used on the homemade bridge. The civilian train running on the track is mine. I also use it to test locomotives and rollling stock on as well. This layout has had more work and more soldiers and military vehicles added since this photo was taken.
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Posted - March 05 2011 : 1:00:56 PM
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Nice setup! Looks good.
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Posted - March 05 2011 : 1:11:38 PM
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Nice work. I'll bet it's a blast for him and Dad. Thanks.
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Posted - March 05 2011 : 1:13:12 PM
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awesome set up I just got a low bed triple trucks U.S. Army flat car at show last week 
The trains looke like the Model Power military trains 
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Posted - March 06 2011 : 10:06:05 AM
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| nice set up. doing up a layout for my son as well
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Posted - March 06 2011 : 10:33:59 AM
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I like!
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Posted - March 06 2011 : 1:24:13 PM
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quote: I built this for my son. He designed it himself, using Life like Power Loc track and a piece of regular 18" radius was used on the homemade bridge. The civilian train running on the track is mine. I also use it to test locomotives and rollling stock on as well. This layout has had more work and more soldiers and military vehicles added since this photo was taken.
Originally posted by badman55Â -Â March 05 2011Â :Â 09:46:57 AM
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He has three of the Army missile firing cars NIB by Model Power, plus a painted Fire Fox launcher. There's two exploding Ammo boxcars, and a ground missile launcher. There are some current MP engine and cars made from Marx HO tooling included here as well.
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Posted - March 06 2011 : 1:26:33 PM
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quote:awesome set up I just got a low bed triple trucks U.S. Army flat car at show last week
The trains looke like the Model Power military trains
Originally posted by microbusss - March 05 2011 : 1:13:12 PM
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Yep, some are model power, some are AHM. The civilian train running on the layout is mine.
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Posted - March 12 2011 : 09:58:05 AM
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 Here is some more missile action. There's even an exploding Ammo boxcar.
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Posted - March 12 2011 : 10:43:01 AM
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| nice Hey btw, badmann55 Is that real sticks in the wood car?
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Posted - March 12 2011 : 1:30:38 PM
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quote:nice Hey btw, badmann55 Is that real sticks in the wood car?
Originally posted by microbusss - March 12 2011 : 10:43:01 AM
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Yes they are, microbuss. They are twigs that have fallen from the tree in the front yard. I also have another red MKT car that is empty. I also have a yellow Frisco car that I used the twigs for wood loads. I also have another yellow Frisco car that is empty as well. I use the cars for operation sessions as staging cars. Eventually, I intend to get the remaining roadname cars that were made for AHM, and have one loaded and empty.
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Posted - March 12 2011 : 1:34:36 PM
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 There's an Honest John missile launcher on the loading dock that has been recently delivered to help out in the battle.
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Posted - March 12 2011 : 7:29:16 PM
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 He even has the G.I. Joe engine, 2 tank cars, and caboose. The Special Forces gondola is also included, even though it is from the Rambo set.
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Posted - April 05 2011 : 7:17:21 PM
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 My son Dustin holding his prized possession. A Cox Big Railway Gun which he received from fellow member, Ken. This is his second car, the first being a Model Power.
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Posted - April 05 2011 : 7:19:40 PM
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I just won a bid on a set of Tyco Army train items, comes with the Hustler AND the F engine, the F needs some work, but oh well. So I'll have my own Army train soon.
Jerry
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Posted - April 06 2011 : 7:51:00 PM
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badman55 - Do have that G.I. Joe set & 2 locos But got it without stickers  So I stuck US ARMY on them Texaco on tank car
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Posted - April 16 2011 : 8:25:31 PM
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 Missiles are ready.
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Posted - April 16 2011 : 8:34:50 PM
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 An enemy tank is trapped
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Posted - April 19 2011 : 6:21:15 PM
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   This layout is starting to come along now.
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Posted - April 19 2011 : 8:39:28 PM
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I finally got a few pieces of Army train last week, the 3 cars are all Tyco, but the Hustler is AHM with gear drive, and the F unit is a Cox needing some truck help. I think just the power wire is broken, it should snap back into place. I haven't tried to fix it yet. I have a few more cars I can put with this, a MASH work train piece, and a flat with green tractor and trailer on it.
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Posted - April 20 2011 : 6:08:12 PM
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| Looks like you got some good pieces there, Jerry. The layout itself is almost completed. In fact, we did some painting of ledges and the water on the one side.
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Posted - September 18 2011 : 10:05:03 PM
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I Dearly need To Get a New Layout. Most Engines I Own Cant Even Go Around It. Its Grade is Very Steep. 
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Posted - September 18 2011 : 10:16:25 PM
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At least ya gots an layout! Me, I'm a carpet burner!Looks like ya used an Tyco unloading depots building in the rocket luancher area.
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Posted - March 21 2013 : 1:19:00 PM
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Some more progress     Coming a little closer, the waterway has been painted and stone culverts have been added to the smaller river. Haven't done anymore to it in quite a while. will keep you posted when anymore is done.
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Posted - March 21 2013 : 5:49:59 PM
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Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â April 19 2011Â :Â 8:39:28 PM
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coool Thats the Rambo set! I got one & the flatcar
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Posted - March 21 2013 : 8:28:34 PM
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First time seeing this thread... the layout looks great! I see a lot of nice modeling on there.
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Posted - February 27 2014 : 04:35:15 AM
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Just when I think I'd seen 'em all. This is pioneer work and I love it! Your son should be very proud to have built such a remarkable and memorable layout. The theme is consistent and cohesive. The feel of it makes me think of an Army camp training exercise. I love the way he brought in different elements, like the WWII era fighter plane- it just builds on the overall excitement. Well done!!
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