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Rico replied to a thread If you won the lottery... in General Discussions

If I won the lottery I'd lay some 1:1 scale track in my yard! Oh wait... I already did! :rolleyes: Very cool video!

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06-17-2013, 12:48 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Southern Crescent 4-6-2 in HO Scale

Haven't seen that set, Alan. But it doesn't matter. The last month that Champ was in business, I ordered over $300 worth of SRR decals, to go with...

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06-17-2013, 10:06 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread forclose motherload in HO Scale

I know of what you speak! Last year, there was an estate sale near where I live that I wasn't aware of, and the deceased was a closet model...

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06-17-2013, 09:54 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Southern Crescent 4-6-2 in HO Scale

Rod, If you want a loco to truly match the SRR "Crescent" locos, you'll have to go brass, or an older AHM/Rivarossi heavy pacific. The IHC version,...

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06-17-2013, 08:51 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread CoffeeShop XXXVII-5/1/2013 in ANPL Coffee Shop

It's nice to see that someone is still playing with the old Apple II series computers Jeff. I still have my first computer the Apple IIc. It came...

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06-16-2013, 08:34 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread CoffeeShop XXXVII-5/1/2013 in ANPL Coffee Shop

Well, its been a quiet Father's Day for me. The kids and the grandson all called and wished me a happy one. Grandson, who is now 3 going on 23,...

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06-16-2013, 07:38 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Juneco CN Cartierville station in Structures and Buildings

Glen, The station is looking very good! I only have 13 Campbell building to build, and this Juneco structure has inspired me to start on them. The...

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06-16-2013, 07:31 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Testors’ Model Master Line To Add Railroad Colors in Painting, Detailing and Weathering

For anyone who hasn't seen this, its just out from Microscale. Floquil Conversion Chart

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06-16-2013, 07:20 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread MTH loco in General Discussions

Rod, One thing you should keep in mine if you change out to another decoder. All the mth electronics have to be removed, including any secondary...

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06-15-2013, 04:16 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Model Power Parts in Locomotives and Rolling Stock

One suggestion Stoker. I would take the tubing, and instead of using one big piece between the trucks and motor, shorten the tubing so approx 1/4 the...

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06-15-2013, 08:08 AM

CSX_road_slug replied to a thread CoffeeShop XXXVII-5/1/2013 in ANPL Coffee Shop

Ah, what a day! Dry and lotsa sunshine here in the Free State. That means no excuses to stay inside to work on this caboose upgrade project :(. ...

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06-14-2013, 10:10 PM

CSX_road_slug replied to a thread CoffeeShop XXXVII-5/1/2013 in ANPL Coffee Shop

Hi Rex good to see ya - been a loooong time since I seen you in these parts! Not sure why I'm up so late...gotta go recharge the ol' batteries! ...

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06-13-2013, 03:31 PM

Rico replied to a thread forclose motherload in HO Scale

And you're gonna share with your bestest buddies here.... right???

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06-10-2013, 07:44 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread CoffeeShop XXXVII-5/1/2013 in ANPL Coffee Shop

Nice pix Ken! Are you and the family coming down this year? I'd like for you to come by here and see what progress had been made. I had another...

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06-10-2013, 07:06 PM

CSX_road_slug replied to a thread CoffeeShop XXXVII-5/1/2013 in ANPL Coffee Shop

Thanks for kind words, guys! The photo of the SD9 revealed that the shell wasn't sitting evenly on the frame, so I tried to correct it. Now it...

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06-10-2013, 07:04 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Adding DCC sound to a Bachman RS3... best options? in Wiring, Electronics and DCC

I won't be buying any of these, as I have the Hobbytown version, which is still one of the most accurate bodies of these Alcos out there. But I do...

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06-10-2013, 06:43 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Roundhouse Question in Structures and Buildings

I believe that the 130' TT is designed for the modern roundhouse. However, I personally believe that any turntable can be made to work with any...

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06-10-2013, 06:32 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Best Compressor in Painting, Detailing and Weathering

Looking forward to it. If you do send it to the Captain, why don't you just have him get it to me?

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06-10-2013, 06:29 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread U.P bigboys/challengers in Locomotives and Rolling Stock

The H8 were built during the steel restrictions of WWII, and not only did Lima pay money to the C&O, but also to the War Production Board and a few...

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06-10-2013, 05:12 AM

CSX_road_slug replied to a thread CoffeeShop XXXVII-5/1/2013 in ANPL Coffee Shop

Good morning. I was up until 11:30pm getting the iron belts layout-ready, though not camera-ready . My son and his friends had a roaring bonfire...

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06-09-2013, 08:30 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Adding DCC sound to a Bachman RS3... best options? in Wiring, Electronics and DCC

Appreciate the answer Terry. I figured that the tank would be about the only place for the speaker. I've done many sound installs, but haven't had to...

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06-09-2013, 08:25 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Tearing up balasted cork roadbed that's been adhered with acrylic caulking in Layout Design and Construction

Ive always used a putty knife with a 4-6" wide blade. For tough spots, I would use a chisel at least 1" wide blade. None of this was ever on my...

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06-09-2013, 08:18 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Best Compressor in Painting, Detailing and Weathering

Are you going to be in Atlanta next month? With Pam having to retire at the end of this month, all I can do is come over for the train show. Maybe we...

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06-09-2013, 08:08 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Lousy Ebay vehicle castings in General Discussions

Glen, If these are direct copies of a pre-produced product, it's downright illegal! Back in the 1970's there was a fellow who made some masters...

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06-09-2013, 08:07 PM

CSX_road_slug replied to a thread Lousy Ebay vehicle castings in General Discussions

That's light-years better than the original ones! Glad to see this is finally working out for you.

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