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  1. Hi all, I'm scratch-building a 2-bay engine shed mostly out of Acoya deck scraps. I've milled 100% of the lumber myself. I am probably 60% of the way finished, but I have hit a wall on what to roof it with. I'm not a fan of the styrene sheets I've seen, nor do I think it would look right with...
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  2. Here’s the video. I’ve tried only crackin the throttle and ran same. I’ve also removed the cars and ran exactly the same.
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  3. Looking for someone who has a lathe and can help manufacturer a thing or two. I'm in San Francisco bay area. Would be great to find someone near by. But even further away is ok. If anyone can recommend a workshop where I can do that myself - even better. As a return favor I can help with...
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  4. Cześć! Jestem tu nowy, buduję swój pierwszy pociąg parowy i mam jego plany w Internecie za darmo, ale mam jeden problem. i cant find any tracks that are 64mm width, could somebody tell me where i can get thoes?
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  5. Arrived in today's mail. Looking forward to building this one. Hopefully someone has some prototypical cars made out of metal or at least not all wood, in the coming months. Along with a proper driver figure in period attire. More pics once I get started on building the kit.
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