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Ian555		#1 Posted : 11 October 2009 21:05:05(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi all How many members spent some time today working on their layouts? I worked on my framework for approx. 5 hours today(doesn't look like it,not much done) Ian
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Maxi		#2 Posted : 11 October 2009 21:10:06(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 28/04/2003(UTC) Posts: 757 Location: Wawa, Ontario		I haven't spent much time on my layout lately, busy getting projects done before the snow really flies (snow already started yesterday).
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Ranjit		#3 Posted : 11 October 2009 21:28:05(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/06/2003(UTC) Posts: 3,023 Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA		Hi Ian, I spent about three hours fiddling around with my layout design and the stupid software that I am working with. I still haven't got a layout that seems right to me. Cheers, Ranjit
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tekin65		#4 Posted : 11 October 2009 21:29:44(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 11/10/2006(UTC) Posts: 2,151 Location: istanbul,		None ... [xx(] I decided to switch to C track so I was out hunting for C tracks Cem.
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Webmaster		#5 Posted : 11 October 2009 22:52:06(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 25/07/2001(UTC) Posts: 11,165		Nothing since "last season" when I made my base framework...
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Breitenfurt		#6 Posted : 11 October 2009 23:15:45(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2008(UTC) Posts: 874 Location: Scotland		Apart from carrying the temporary backdrop downstairs, supposedly to replace some panel pins with screws, nothing. There is still a lot to do but I keep procrastinating as I don't have the tools to produce the roadbed for the branch line which climbs from the main station, but especially as I am dreading starting on the landscaping. The one person who would love to help with the latter lives almost as far away from me (in the UK) as possible which, to say the least, is a bit of a drawback!
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Gregor		#7 Posted : 12 October 2009 00:09:45(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 17/04/2003(UTC) Posts: 997 Location: Netherlands		0.5 hour painting a recently installed level green. Gregor
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Maxi		#8 Posted : 12 October 2009 00:35:28(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 28/04/2003(UTC) Posts: 757 Location: Wawa, Ontario		Well I don't feel so bad now. Good thing is I still have my fingers into the hobby. Currently I am finishing the translating of the last section of a document from German to English, hope to get back to my trains soon.
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hxmiesa		#9 Posted : 12 October 2009 00:54:39(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 15/12/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,604 Location: Spain		Sorry, worked on the Scalextric... ;-) The same; some 5 hours...
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RayF		#10 Posted : 12 October 2009 02:20:00(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 15,871 Location: Gibraltar, Europe		Painted the ceiling in the bathroom, so no time for layout.
		Ray Mostly Marklin.Selection of different eras and European railways Small C track layout, control by MS2, 100+ trains but run 4-5 at a time.
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agvera		#11 Posted : 12 October 2009 04:29:45(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 146 Location: Nordelta, Buenos Aires		Not exactly on the layout but worked a couple of hours on a wood shelf for displaying the formations. Regards
		Alberto era II + III + IV
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river6109		#12 Posted : 12 October 2009 04:46:47(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 22/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 14,879 Location: On 1965 Märklin Boulevard just around from Roco Square		about every 3rd day, I either play and see if everything is still working or I fix, update or enhance my layout.
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obxbill		#13 Posted : 12 October 2009 07:23:49(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 20/12/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,300 Location: manteo, nc		Sorry Ian. I went to the NHRA Nationals in Richmond today. But I promise I'll be at the layout tomorrow! Bill
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Ian555		#14 Posted : 12 October 2009 08:35:11(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi Bill Now thats the way to spend a day off....Brilliant. Ian
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Bigdaddynz		#15 Posted : 12 October 2009 09:58:04(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 17/09/2006(UTC) Posts: 18,778 Location: New Zealand		On Sunday I watched Bathurst (V8 Supercar endurance race) and spent time assembling my Faller Bietschtal Bridge.
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kimballthurlow		#16 Posted : 12 October 2009 13:22:11(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/03/2007(UTC) Posts: 6,769 Location: Brisbane, Australia		I did 3/4 of an hour before I went to work, digging and levelling with my shovel. I am preparing the ground for my new model train shed in the back yard. regards Kimball
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Ian555		#17 Posted : 12 October 2009 14:20:53(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi Kimball I know how that feels,did that 5 months ago for my "train room". It's worth it in the end!! Ian
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kimballthurlow		#18 Posted : 12 October 2009 15:08:10(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/03/2007(UTC) Posts: 6,769 Location: Brisbane, Australia		Hi Ian, I wonder if that's near my brother, who lives in Fort William. regards Kimball
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Ian555		#19 Posted : 12 October 2009 15:19:03(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi Kimball If you were flying into Edinburgh or Glasgow then 30 minutes in the car to my place.For me to drive to Fort William would be a good 2.5 to 3 hours easy. Ian
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gachar001		#20 Posted : 12 October 2009 18:08:01(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 29/04/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,391 Location: Chennai		Started reading a novel - Eagle in the sky - by Wilbur Smith. Until I finish it I will not have any inclination to work on my layout. I received a shipment from ETS couple of days ago. Consists for Faller/Vollmer buildings, turnout motors and decoders. Need to incorporate them into my layout.
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hennabm		#21 Posted : 12 October 2009 19:47:05(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 22/09/2009(UTC) Posts: 2,073 Location: Edinburgh,		Sunday was spent on a dealer visit arranged through the Car Club. I did get one objective completed and that was to grease the brake and fuel lines but noticed a seep from one of the PAS pipes [:(!] The other objective of trying a 1 series fell flat when the sales staff couldn't find one. [:0] The nearest I got to MRR was looking at this website last night.[:I]
		1957 - 1985 era What's digital?
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Ian555		#22 Posted : 12 October 2009 20:54:33(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi Mike I would count time on the Website as "Layout" time.I get new ideas and learn something different every day.(the problem is remembering it) Ian
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markkul		#23 Posted : 12 October 2009 22:36:26(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 08/08/2009(UTC) Posts: 11 Location: Kirkkonummi, Finland		Today, I was mostly playing with my just-arrived 37730 (BR648.2 with sounds)! Does that count for working with the layout :-D Markku
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Ian555		#24 Posted : 12 October 2009 22:53:28(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi Markku Thats the best kind of working. Ian
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Drongo		#25 Posted : 13 October 2009 03:25:40(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 03/06/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,256 Location: Sydney, NSW		Working on your layout needs to be orgainised, i.e., you must have a plan and keep reasonably close to it. I personally lack initiative, so I have arranged for a friend and I to work on the layout every Friday - all day, if possible. Working with someone gives spirit and encouragement to each other - also, there is ideas exchange, where you can discuss techniques, layout options, etc. and this usually results in a great looking layout section. Lunchtime is usually the highlight of the day - at the pub . . .
		Take it easy . . . . or any other way you can get it !!!!
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agvera		#26 Posted : 13 October 2009 03:56:04(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 146 Location: Nordelta, Buenos Aires		Quote: [size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by markkul <br />Today, I was mostly playing with my just-arrived 37730 (BR648.2 with sounds)! Does that count for working with the layout :-D Markku Sure it does Markku!
		Alberto era II + III + IV
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Ian555		#27 Posted : 13 October 2009 11:31:00(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi all Yesterday,I laid out the track for my turntable area on the family room floor in the morning and then started the framework to suit in the afternoon. Ian
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markkul		#28 Posted : 13 October 2009 22:25:07(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 08/08/2009(UTC) Posts: 11 Location: Kirkkonummi, Finland		Today, I was mostly testing my just-arrived Viessmann semaphores :-) (4500/4501/4601) Yes our postman has been busy this week :-D And that testing involved some Real Work: drilling and sawing in test pieces of plywood. Markku
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petestra		#29 Posted : 13 October 2009 23:15:17(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,862 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA		Hi Ian, Yes I did the same for about the same time. Now it's cocktail time here at east coast usa. I screwed a-lot of stinger boards and then started on the risers. I'll start laying track on that side of the layout tomorrow. I don't have a digital camara so I'm not able to send photos. Enjoy! Peter
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Ian555		#30 Posted : 15 October 2009 19:38:13(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi all Spent the day at the framework again broken only by taking the dogs for their usual long walk.Will post some photo's this weekend.
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dalym001		#31 Posted : 16 October 2009 17:16:09(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 22/05/2008(UTC) Posts: 67 Location: London,		I really wish I had some time to spend on my layout - I haven't touched it since I dislocated my shoulder in an accident 3 months ago - now the arm is pretty much back to full use again, but somehow so many other things have got in the way - hopefully will get back to the layout again in 2 or 3 weeks' time.
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Nugget		#32 Posted : 18 October 2009 21:15:07(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 22/03/2008(UTC) Posts: 22 Location: ,		Quote: [size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by Ian555 <br />Hi all How many members spent some time today working on their layouts? I worked on my framework for approx. 5 hours today(doesn't look like it,not much done) Ian Tested out my new digital crane car. Run 3 trains until everything shut down. Had a ESU decoder fail. Need to send in for warranty repair.
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Ian555		#33 Posted : 20 October 2009 05:11:11(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi all Spent the whole day (8hrs) fitting plywood and laying the tracks in the hidden station...very enjoyable. Ian
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nevw		#34 Posted : 20 October 2009 08:56:54(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 27/08/2005(UTC) Posts: 11,071 Location: Murrumba Downs QLD		SPent about 4 hours on Saturday, same Sunday, 6 hrs Monday and supervised for 3 hours today. Got a fair bit done for one and half arms/hands. Pickies to follow.
		NOt wearing the Pink Pinny, which is hard to see and now I have a white Pinny which also is hard to see against MY pure white Skin Still have 2 new shiny tin Hips that is badly in Need of Repair matching rusting tin shoulders and a hose pipe on the aorta Junior member of the Banana Club, a reformist and an old Goat with a Bad memory, loafing around
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rhtastro		#35 Posted : 20 October 2009 10:01:21(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 19/11/2007(UTC) Posts: 2,835 Location: Northern California,		Spent about an hour in the train room and ran 4 of them today. The Mikado log train, the long UP diesel freight, the Santa Fe Chief and the NYC freight. I get out there about twice a week. Today was the first time I've used the heater in there since last March but it will warm up again for the rest of the week to about 30C. I plan to cut more firewood over the next few days since we use a combinaion of fuel for heat in the winter. Propane, electricity and wood. It spreads out the cost that way. The wood is from our own oak trees that breakdown in storms or die of old age. Cheers, Bob
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Ian555		#36 Posted : 22 October 2009 21:20:25(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi all Out to the train room this morning with great intentions then just didn't get much done,oh well there's always tomorrow. Ian
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Ian555		#37 Posted : 24 October 2009 21:57:40(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi all Anyone who has attempted building a Helix will know how time consuming it is,not even half done and I've spent hours at it. Ian
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Drongo		#38 Posted : 26 October 2009 00:36:49(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 03/06/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,256 Location: Sydney, NSW		Hi Ian, Hellix construction has been simplified by "Woodland Scenics" risers. They are made from polystyrene in pre-determined gradients, 2%.3% or 4% and they are very flexible and can be easily pinned into position while you apply hot glue. I made my hellix in less than 2 hours.
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Ian555		#39 Posted : 26 October 2009 06:52:31(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi Greg That sounds great but I would much rather struggle on[:(][:(] Have a nice day. Ian.
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nevw		#40 Posted : 26 October 2009 08:03:48(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 27/08/2005(UTC) Posts: 11,071 Location: Murrumba Downs QLD		Quote: [size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by youngagain <br />Hi Ian, Hellix construction has been simplified by "Woodland Scenics" risers. They are made from polystyrene in pre-determined gradients, 2%.3% or 4% and they are very flexible and can be easily pinned into position while you apply hot glue. I made my hellix in less than 2 hours. They are a bit difficult when you need 3 circuits all of the same size. Ian, I noticed that you cut a full circle. waste of ply, Make 1/4s and join together. Nev
		NOt wearing the Pink Pinny, which is hard to see and now I have a white Pinny which also is hard to see against MY pure white Skin Still have 2 new shiny tin Hips that is badly in Need of Repair matching rusting tin shoulders and a hose pipe on the aorta Junior member of the Banana Club, a reformist and an old Goat with a Bad memory, loafing around
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Ian555		#41 Posted : 26 October 2009 08:13:45(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi Neville, Bit late cut the 3 of them last week.Thought it would be stronger if each circle kept in one piece.Will post some pictures of work done so far tomorrow(or is that today for you guys.) Have a nice day. Ian.
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nevw		#42 Posted : 26 October 2009 09:13:56(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 27/08/2005(UTC) Posts: 11,071 Location: Murrumba Downs QLD		Quote: [size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by Ian555 <br />Hi Neville, Bit late cut the 3 of them last week.Thought it would be stronger if each circle kept in one piece.Will post some pictures of work done so far tomorrow(or is that today for you guys.) Have a nice day. Ian. Today, tomorrow, When ever Ian, One circle is a bit stronger, But you have to cut it to join onto the next circle Nev
		NOt wearing the Pink Pinny, which is hard to see and now I have a white Pinny which also is hard to see against MY pure white Skin Still have 2 new shiny tin Hips that is badly in Need of Repair matching rusting tin shoulders and a hose pipe on the aorta Junior member of the Banana Club, a reformist and an old Goat with a Bad memory, loafing around
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JT42CWRDriver		#43 Posted : 26 October 2009 10:53:21(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 28/09/2006(UTC) Posts: 136 Location: Newton Abbot, Devon. UK.		Quote: [size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by hennabm <br />Sunday was spent on a dealer visit arranged through the Car Club. I did get one objective completed and that was to grease the brake and fuel lines but noticed a seep from one of the PAS pipes [:(!] The other objective of trying a 1 series fell flat when the sales staff couldn't find one. [:0] The nearest I got to MRR was looking at this website last night.[:I] I'm an ex-BMW Car Club member and will probably rejoin in the new year, now I have an E34 and an E36 to look after. I also have some rusty brake pipes on the E36 that will need doing soon.[:(] Regarding the layout, all the track is now dismantled for the umpteenth time and it's getting too cold in the loft to lay track now, but enthusiasm levels are sky high and progress is being made. Cheers, Peter.
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Ian555		#44 Posted : 01 November 2009 13:11:02(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi all, Yesterday,my son Paul and I spent the day removing the gearbox from the Firebird (more upgrades) and today I'm watching the last Grand Prix of the season.Tomorrow,starting wiring to hidden station. Ian.
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charles Sharpe		#45 Posted : 01 November 2009 15:53:26(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/09/2006(UTC) Posts: 1,432 Location: NORFOLK UK		Hello All. Had a good day yesterday spent about 5 hours sticking stone wall to some arches. [ Plasti card].
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Ian555		#46 Posted : 07 November 2009 08:04:38(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi all, Over the last week,I fitted my security grills to the Log cabin, added 3 more sidings to the hidden station,thought about starting the wiring and spent to much time on marklin-users.net site . Ian
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Ian555		#47 Posted : 16 November 2009 21:21:12(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi all, The main job done over the last week was getting the flue pipe connected thro' the roof and the wood burning stove working. Ian.
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agvera		#48 Posted : 17 November 2009 03:33:02(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 146 Location: Nordelta, Buenos Aires		Hi all Last weekend I spent several hours finishing wooden shelves for rolling stock storage regards
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Ian555		#49 Posted : 02 December 2009 20:51:04(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,297 Location: Scotland		Hi all, Is this the same for everyone? The more you get done,the more time you spend at the layout . Ian.
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James		#50 Posted : 02 December 2009 21:01:17(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/12/2008(UTC) Posts: 384 Location: Alberta		Ian The time I spend on my layout is directly proportional to my financial situation. The more I have to spend, the more I can work on it. Otherwise, I just like to play.
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