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Yes, we moved. Again!

Moving residence again requires compromises but allows for a better configuration and environment for my HO scale switching layout modules. You would think that we would learn our lesson. About moving, that is. Since we have been married we have more more than 15 times. Sometimes because of a necessity, Read more…

By Jim, 4 yearsJanuary 14, 2019 ago
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New home means new layout configuration

About a year ago, we moved from a sprawling and spacious farm house with a large ‘play’ room, to a first floor 3 bedroom apartment. I won’t go into the reasons why we did that here. But it did mean a reconfiguration of the model railroad layout, again. I was Read more…

By Jim, 5 yearsJune 27, 2018 ago
Layout Building

Dolton Junction scenery

Since June 2013 I have been VERY VERY slowly building a corner module to allow the Blue Island and Illinook modules to b

By Jim, 10 yearsNovember 3, 2013 ago
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Latest Youtube Video

After a very long break from uploading any video to YouTube, due to download limitations on our old internet account

By Jim, 10 yearsMay 26, 2013 ago
Layout Building

New module started

A new HO scale model railroad module has been started. This one is a 4×1 feet module, designed to connect the the we

By Jim, 11 yearsSeptember 15, 2012 ago
Layout Improvements

New photos added for Illinook

Following a flurry of scenery building (mostly using scatter and ballast) on my HO scale Illinook industry / switching m

By Jim, 11 yearsSeptember 7, 2012 ago
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Dolton re-configured

For quite some time there has been a vague-ish idea bouncing around on the inside of my skull about connecting Dolton In

By Jim, 11 yearsJune 15, 2012 ago
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