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I have been into model railroading for a long time. Id buy and sell on ebay ( no longer) but id keep a few things and sell the rest. Over the years i accumulated alot of track, buildings, scenery, and even some good rolling stock. So over the past few weeks i decided to put together my lil 100 layout, because thats what i figured i actually have in it.
I have some larger rolling stock like Kato AC4400CWs which i had to adjust my curves as they were a bit tight, but now work wonderfully. The layout is 3 and half feet wide by 7 ft long. It took me 2 weeks to get to the point of these pictures. Doesnt look half bad, but theres always more to do 
Anyway i thought i would post this and hope you enjoy my 2 week, 100 layout...I know i am ...
Jim      
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Posted - October 23 2014 : 12:35:53 PM
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WOW! You scenic'ed that , ALL in two weeks?!! Holy cow, man! That's what you call PROGRESS! I am impressed! Nicely done!
Jerry
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Posted - October 23 2014 : 12:43:09 PM
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Thank you...I enjoy doing scenery,,,i truly do. My biggest problem is the width of the board. Not thinking i had to use a combination of 15...18..and 22 in radius curves so the Katos wouldnt fall off the tracks ....But i do Love trains....Thank you again.
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 Posted - October 23 2014 : 12:43:12 PM
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coool
What is the caboose building?
who made the grey signal bridge? gotta get one
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Posted - October 23 2014 : 12:46:03 PM
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| The Caboose building is an Old AHM kit..Signal bridges are from a Mr Goodwrench set i purchased...along with a small bunch of dwarf signals..
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Posted - October 23 2014 : 2:15:24 PM
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Cool Layout. For the time invested it is very well done.
Regards, John
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Posted - October 23 2014 : 2:18:56 PM
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Thank you. Im gonna post some more pictures soon that shows more detailing that i have done. Its small but its MINE
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Posted - October 23 2014 : 10:50:14 PM
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That's really impressive for two weeks of work! Quick construction seems like a good way to go though. My layouts always take so damn long to build that I start to get bored of them before they're done.  Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing what you do next!
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Posted - October 23 2014 : 11:26:33 PM
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 You must have a lot of free time and creativity to make that in just two weeks.Looks incredible!
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - October 24 2014 : 12:21:34 AM
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Very nice, Jim!
I agree with Eric, I only have one section close to finished with many more yet to do... But I only have $50 in my layout so far....
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Posted - October 24 2014 : 12:49:47 AM
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I forgot to ask
What the number on the BNSF loco?
Possibly have seen it since I on the coal line to Wyoming
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Posted - October 24 2014 : 08:46:24 AM
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Heres some more pictures of the layout to show some more detail....Also put pictures of my power plants and some of my rolling stock...The Large Gas Tank thats gray,,,Its actually a toilet paper roll w a Hardees small cover on top...added ladders, pipes, and detailing...Hope you enjoy..          
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Posted - October 24 2014 : 08:51:33 AM
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Posted - October 24 2014 : 09:11:43 AM
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** Well Jim, ,,, , you've done well. A very nice place to run trains. Thoughtfully put together. . Enjoy !
frank
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Posted - October 24 2014 : 11:17:04 AM
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I'm just amazed at how much you have there and only $100 and 2 weeks into it. Well done!
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - October 24 2014 : 11:37:23 AM
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cool Whats on the HyVee cars?
Does HyVee still sell trains?
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Posted - October 24 2014 : 11:51:32 AM
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| kool aid...watermelon klaussen pickles,,,hyvee butter. dont know if they still make cars...dont think so.
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Posted - October 24 2014 : 5:45:35 PM
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quote:cool Whats on the HyVee cars?
Does HyVee still sell trains?
Originally posted by microbusss - October 24 2014 : 11:37:23 AM
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Honestly, I've never heard of HyVee until you mentioned them.
-Steve
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Posted - October 24 2014 : 6:05:15 PM
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They made a few train sets and cars packs. Heres one i found off ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OLD-STORE-STOCK-HYVEE-TRI-PACK-OF-BILLBOARD-HOPPER-CARS-Jell-O-Kool-Aid-/301363038488?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item462aa30918
The one i have on my post, the 3 pack i got for a steal...10.00. Brand new and unopened. There heavy, well weighted, hook horn couplers, brake wheels. There really nice. I enjoy the billboard cars,,,so does my granddaughter. Have to keep her an arms length from the table when there running
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Posted - October 24 2014 : 11:30:57 PM
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quote:
kool Well IF you run across that set at $10 I'd give you $15 Plus shipping
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Posted - October 25 2014 : 1:50:20 PM
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| Ben, If i do i ll keep you in mind...I promise ( Fingers crossed behind my back...lol )
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Posted - November 10 2014 : 11:45:36 AM
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That layout looks amazing!
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Posted - July 14 2022 : 10:57:05 PM
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Some cool ideas to copy for your layout. Blast from the past.
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