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These layouts were so enjoyable to see. I’m 82 and many years ago I had a small but nice layout with several tears on four 4×8 sheets of plywood. I still have many buildings and engines. I have no idea how much track and 15 remote switches all HO. Would love to get back into it again someday.
Love this site l Love trans
Love your MODEL RAILROAD web page , but why do the writers of this web page have to put the word ( TEMP ) in front of other words , I don’t get it.
do you ever do o gauge ?
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You should add a viewer speed control, so we can speed up our viewing time. These videos are too darn slow.
Hello Georgia,
Thank you for your feedback. I have forwarded your comment to the proper department. We value your opinion, and it will help with the development of our online streaming community. We will continue to listen and work hard for your complete satisfaction.
Sarah
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I would like to switch over to a digital system. I have an older Lionel set going around the inside of my 32 x 40 garage. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
enjoy seeing all the layouts , hope to make mine as nice
This is very nice. My plan is to build a track that has a incline and descend from 6500ft to 8500ft and actually climb a mountain? What percentage of grade could I use for a 50 mile trip one way?
Hey Sherril,
Here’s what the experts had to say about your question:
Well a 2% gradient in considered a maximum for scale trains and the real ones as well.
Douglas Designs
Douglas Hodgdon
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Beautiful !!!
I like ho trains