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MarkF
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Posted - 05/09/2012 : 8:49:47 PM
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Well Chuck, I completely understand. That's my issue. I'm getting stuff done too, just nothing that's photo worthy... yet. Kinda stinks, doesn't it? You spend a lot of time on some project and you know you got a lot done, but when it's finally over, you have nothing to show for it! Ain't model railroading fun!
But rest assured, those upgrades on the tortoises will make a huge difference.
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Frederic Testard
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Posted - 05/10/2012 : 01:23:34 AM
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Chuck, that slight and not very photo worthy difference of size in the wires is certainly one of the best operating improvements we can bring to our layouts, so I think it really deserves a picture.
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wvrr
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Posted - 05/10/2012 : 4:11:45 PM
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Well, here is the little bit of fun I am planning. I had an unbuilt resin coal dealership kit sitting on the shelf for years and if I ever built it, I wasn't sure where it would go on the layout. And, to be honest, I wasn't fond of the kit. Well, Full Steam Ahead came out with a laser version of the same structure. So, I bought it. So, back to my original problem...where to place it on the layout.
So, I focused on West Coalton on the layout. I already was going to have coal dealers in two other parts of the layout, leaving West Coalton without a local dealer. I had a coal mine in the town, but no dealer. Seemed strange, to me. I figured this would be the place.
So, I juggled some structures around. Originally, I had a track next to the station for parking the doodlebug when it makes its commuter runs. But, what if I extended the siding and placed one of my industries on that track. I can use it for industrial switching and still have room for the doodlebug. So, I will place Leone Casting next to the station. I moved the freight house from where you see the coal dealer on the drawing. And, now I am set. I think it will make operations a little more interesting.
Here is a drawing of this area of the layout. I still need to complete the entire trackplan, but this gives you a taste of it.

And, here is a photo with Leone Casting and the freight house moved. You can see that I only have to extend the track about 8 inches. So, I will try to get this done the next couple days, after I finish with the Tortoise machines.

Chuck
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dnhman
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Posted - 05/10/2012 : 4:49:12 PM
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Hey Chuck, looking good man,, That Box car looks familar, Joe
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wvrr
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Posted - 05/10/2012 : 4:54:30 PM
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I placed it there, just for you, Joe! Just to see if you would catch it. But, it's a little short of its destination!
Chuck
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Posted - 05/10/2012 : 8:42:36 PM
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Very nice Chuck... good thinking... BTW, how is that freighthouse next to Leone's coming along?... the one w/ the custom clerestory... if memory serves, that's a real hanging thread... ha, you're such a tease!
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Posted - 05/10/2012 : 9:16:29 PM
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quote: Originally posted by BandO Boy
BTW, how is that freighthouse next to Leone's coming along?... the one w/ the custom clerestory... if memory serves, that's a real hanging thread... ha, you're such a tease!
Ow!
Yea, guilty as charged. I had a lot of momentum going and I lost it all with the traveling I was doing. And, I look around the layout and can see a couple others that I need to finish. I will remedy that, Jim!
Chuck
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TRAINS1941
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Posted - 05/10/2012 : 10:43:47 PM
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Chuck
Does this mean we will see a new thread on the build???
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Posted - 05/11/2012 : 05:07:41 AM
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OUTSTANDING!
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Dutchman
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Posted - 05/11/2012 : 07:40:23 AM
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quote: Originally posted by TRAINS1941
Jerry,
No, it means I will have to resurrect an old thread. A very old thread.
Wow, Chuck, that is an oldie.
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BandO Boy
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Posted - 05/11/2012 : 10:14:49 AM
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Ooops, hope I didn't start something here... no pressure, Chuck... truth be told, I should be the last one to kid about unfinished projects... come to think of it, I'd actually need to start something before I could leave it unfinished!... (I don't think research and planning counts).
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Posted - 05/11/2012 : 10:31:52 AM
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No pressure, Jim. I used to finish the projects I start. But the last 8 years have been really tough with all the travel. And, now I am not traveling as often.
So, I am getting after some of the projects that I have set aside. The Tortoise machines have been a priority since they affect operations. The Boxcab was probably one of my oldest unfinished projects.
These structures can't be that far behind!
Chuck
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Posted - 05/13/2012 : 08:35:11 AM
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Neil,
Yes, the town is in the "blank space" in the drawing. I have to add the structures to the drawing, yet.
Chuck
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