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Hello all! Just wanted to take a brief moment to introduce myself to this forum. I have always loved trains and can fondly remember the N-Scale trains which traveled beneath the family Christmas tree each year (and continue to do so.) Being an avid model railroader, I currently have built two layouts: the one is a 100% complete N-Scale model of the famous Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, PA, appropriately named "The Horseshoe Curve Branch Line" - the other is an HO-Scale freelanced 4' x 4' layout set in the Autumn season, entitled the "Ephrata Valley Railroad." In addition, I have created two individual websites for my layouts, the url's of which I am sharing for all to enjoy- Horseshoe Curve Branch Line (http://rputnick777.wixsite.com/horseshoecurveline), & Ephrata Valley Railroad (https://sites.google.com/site/ephratavalleyrailroad/home). Furthermore, I am a member of the Philly division of the National Model Railroad Association and have the privilege of sharing my layouts on the division's webpage.
Although N-Scale was my first and favorite scale, HO-Scale has since replaced that role (with N-Scale now classified as "close second"  ) I have locomotives from various manufacturers (Tyco, LifeLike, Bachmann and Model Power) which operate regularly on my freelanced Ephrata Valley Railroad layout, but I must state that Tyco is my favorite in regards to unique styling/longevity.
Closing here, I hope to post whenever convenient and look forward to a great relationship in utilizing this forum.
Stay tuned for posts in the near future documenting my Tyco locomotives.
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Posted - August 12 2017 : 6:45:34 PM
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You have two nicely done layouts, Robert, I visited both websites. I'm surprised more people don't do autumn or winter layouts, almost everyone does "green" ones, and it's a nice change to see someone do scenery other than a Spring/Summer theme. speaking of that, I'm putting the finishing touches on an N gauge "suitcase" layout that has spring on one side, and winter on the other. Just a simple transportable track loop that can be carried and used in a vehicle for some remote fun. Also doing a Z gauge one with all 4 seaons, but I've hidden that "suitcase" somewhere so haven't worked on it until I can find it in my house again. sigh. Anyway, nicely done, hope to see you post more on your Tyco HO equipment soon.
Jerry in Virginia
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Posted - August 13 2017 : 12:17:33 AM
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Welcome! Enjoy the forum!! 
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Posted - August 13 2017 : 12:21:09 AM
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| Welcome aboard! Glad you are joining us.
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Posted - August 13 2017 : 07:14:03 AM
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quote:You have two nicely done layouts, Robert, I visited both websites. I'm surprised more people don't do autumn or winter layouts, almost everyone does "green" ones, and it's a nice change to see someone do scenery other than a Spring/Summer theme. speaking of that, I'm putting the finishing touches on an N gauge "suitcase" layout that has spring on one side, and winter on the other. Just a simple transportable track loop that can be carried and used in a vehicle for some remote fun. Also doing a Z gauge one with all 4 seaons, but I've hidden that "suitcase" somewhere so haven't worked on it until I can find it in my house again. sigh. Anyway, nicely done, hope to see you post more on your Tyco HO equipment soon.
Jerry in Virginia
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â August 12 2017Â :Â 6:45:34 PM
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Thanks. Your N-Scale suitcase layout featuring the spring and winter seasons sounds awesome! Good luck on completing your Z-scale suitcase layout with all four seasons, which sounds both unique and Great!
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Posted - August 13 2017 : 09:35:15 AM
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Welcome to the Madhouse!
Awesome layouts! I love the simplicity of the PRR layout plan. Great design. The Ephrata Valley is on my new favourite sized layout. I think 4X4's have alot of potential.
I love the track plan. Simple but effective. Some great scenery there too.
Look forward to seeing more!
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Posted - August 13 2017 : 1:33:41 PM
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Welcome Robert,
I really enjoy your HO layout. I built my sons a 4x4 when they were young back in the 1980's. They have grown and neither are active model railroaders presently, but parts of that layout are currently incorporated in my home layout. I'm really impressed your work on the Tyco shark nose.I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work, welcome to the club.
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Posted - August 13 2017 : 11:26:03 PM
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| I enjoyed looking at the Horseshoe Curve layout Robert. Very original and provoking realism with those well groomed tracks running through dense forest. Pretty cool set-up to be accomplished in 5 X 8. Look forward to seeing more of your stuff as time goes by. Barry
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Posted - August 14 2017 : 08:21:30 AM
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Just wanted to thank you all for your comments! I appreciate your admiration of my work, and look forward to exhibiting more of it soon.
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Posted - August 14 2017 : 10:40:13 AM
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real kool layouts
Plus welcome aboard too
Hoping my layout I wanna build looks like yours or close
Course I am gonna do silly things on mine anyway hehe
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Posted - September 19 2017 : 7:29:01 PM
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Remarkable endeavor, that Horse Shoe curve. I particularly liked the
S curves visible to the left, those will show your trains in a dynamic
fashion. I still fail to see how people use Styrofoam base, which
you did rather well. Getting stuff to stick to it, fastening it to the
bench work, the issue of sagging, all of this you seemed to have
leap frogged past.
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Posted - September 19 2017 : 8:54:51 PM
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Nice layouts! I dabble in other scales as well.
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Posted - September 19 2017 : 9:18:38 PM
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Thanks, Chops, for your comments about the Horseshoe Curve Branch Line! It did take a lot of work, but it was well worth it.
Thank you as well Justin!
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Posted - September 20 2017 : 07:36:48 AM
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Robert, them is some really nice layouts. Yes-sir-ree they are. Looking forward to some photos of your trains. Welcome to the TYCO Forum.
Frank
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Posted - September 20 2017 : 09:30:29 AM
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Hello Robert! What part of PA are you from? More importantly.. Are you a fellow S T E ELE R S and P E N S fan?
Sean
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Posted - October 08 2017 : 10:16:02 AM
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OH man! I didn't even see these posts until today - so sorry :(
Thank you very much, Frank, for your comments regarding my layouts!! I truly appreciate it.
Hey Mustangs_n_Trains! I live in Montgomery County, PA, which is like 20 miles outside of Philly. I actually don't watch sports....but I crave the Tyco Bethelehem Steel hopper car. 
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Posted - February 17 2021 : 8:59:52 PM
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Found my old intro post. Beautiful.
Anyway, I just wanted to share with you all that I am now on Instagram (username = rp_model_railroads), where I hope to post short videos and train photos from time to time, to reach a wider audience and peak further interest in my YouTube channel (youtube.com/rpmodelrailroads).
Feel free to follow if you are also on Instagram.
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Posted - March 06 2021 : 8:46:49 PM
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| Hey Rob, shoot me a message with your contact info. I have something to donate to your Tyco collection if you're interested. I'd PM you but I'm a newbie...
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Posted - March 06 2021 : 10:42:37 PM
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quote:Hey Rob, shoot me a message with your contact info. I have something to donate to your Tyco collection if you're interested. I'd PM you but I'm a newbie...
Originally posted by DontDrinkTheBleach-March 06 2021: 8:46:49 PM
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PM sent*
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