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 Posted - October 15 2019 : 5:46:45 PM
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Hello!
My names Alex, but you can call me Blax.
Or Alex, that works too
I'm one of those all - around model railroad guys teens where just about anything goes. I personally like Mantua, and newer Bmanns. Rivs are cool too. I like detailing and working on my engines more than running them, and I have no interest in doing a layout just yet.
I am in the process of filming a model railroad series that I have been working on for over 3 years now. "The Blaxland Ridge Railroad" Is going to be out on Youtube hopefully by 2020. I will be making a separate topic that goes more in-depth about my series, if you have questions about it PM me or ask in that thread, whenever I make it  .
I am a very cheap guy. You won't see me going "I got a nice deal on a 70's Mantua Shifter for $30!" You might see me saying "I got a great deal for a 70's Mantua Shifter for $15, Shipping and cars included." I manage to pick out the best deals  Train shows are my favorite, I love getting junk, and restoring it to running condition.
I am 13, and my parents are not always comfortable with people they don't know sending me stuff for free. This is understandable, and I am willing to pay a few bucks for you to list something on eBay and then for me to buy it through there than just sending it in the mail, even if it is free.
Also you may want to know, I'm CRAZY about Jupiter... Love that guy..
I've also got a thing for MRC/ Model Power "Boosters" and Rivarossi Docksiders.
I hope you enjoy reading my content and I look forward to making some new friends!
Till' Then!
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 Posted - October 15 2019 : 7:43:19 PM
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Hey, Alex! Welcome to the forum and the hobby!  Walt
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Posted - October 15 2019 : 7:46:18 PM
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Welcome to the group Alex, always good to get some young bloods into the hobby. You can do a lot in this hobby with a small amount of money if you're careful. The point is to have fun and enjoy it your way. Don't let anyone tell you you're doing it wrong. Sure there are correct ways to get things to work but having fun is the key. I started my current layout with my two sons and now they are grown and moved on to other things in their life and that's just fine. Maybe one day they will take it up again. Me, I like building structures and creating scenes, the trains themselves are not my focus. Like I said, each of us do things our own way. Interested to see your work.
Master Of Plasticville
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Posted - October 15 2019 : 9:06:09 PM
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Welcome to the TF, Alex! I am 17 years old, so it's awesome to meet yet another train-crazy teen. I find it interesting that you are more interested in detailing your locomotives as opposed to operating them - have you tinkered with weathering yet?
Personally, I prefer collecting anything and everything Tyco....to preserve in operating condition - the focus of my RETRO TYCO II layout. However, I also enjoy serious model railroading in the DC world, which drives my work on the Ephrata Valley Railroad: a 4' x 4' autumn-themed layout. My website for it can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/ephratavalleyrailroad/
Good luck on starting your YouTube channel! I also enjoy shooting and assembling videos of my trains; in fact, my YouTube channel "RP Model Railroads" is my current method of sharing my work. I hope to reach 100 subscribers at least, but I'm a long way off.
Can't wait to see more of your trains on the TF!
RP Model Railroads (Rob)
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven." - Matthew 5:16
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Posted - October 16 2019 : 07:17:52 AM
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Thank you all for your kind words!
I do have a YouTube channel, but the stuff on it is garbage. I have improved a lot over the course of a year since I last posted. I'll give out the link to it when I'm ready!
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Posted - October 16 2019 : 1:44:23 PM
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