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Discussion starter · #841 ·
I have 4 acres and it gives me enough to enjoy but not kill me with maintance.,if your used to G prices, then this is doable.
 
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I am hoping that the 2 coal fired steamers (who said they will come) will make it this Sept. I am working on ( and have now set it aside till next winter ) an electric 0-4-0 steamer. I have the tender done.
water tower is in the plans , but I ran out of winter.

here is the latest video, Sorry Mike Reilly, I will do a reverse run sometime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrIb9IzeD6Y&feature=player_detailpage#t=2
 
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I loved the video and found a few others of your railroad. A bit expensive to get into but seems more reasonable than 1.5" scale. Not a lot of suppliers out there though for 1" scale at least here in the states. Found Backyard Train Company but it seems Midwest and Riding Rail pretty much have given up. One inch scale supply has parts but appears to have sold off its only car kit to Backyard. It appears Little Engines is gone as well.

Now across the Atlantic, a bunch of small suppliers. Maxitrak, Phoenix, Abbot, Model Engineering and more.

I will admit that bolt together might be possible but cut and weld is well past me. Still fun to dream.
 
Discussion starter · #851 ·
see folks jump right into WAY TO LARGE TO TRY. The first thing I did was build a wood gondola, then an engine. then a 30'r circle. Just like in G , find folks and places. I have found an endless supply of stuff for 1" if you are willing to look more.
 
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Many folks tell me they WON"T do face book. All I did was log on so I could join the great 1" scale ride on. back yard railroading, G scale trains , and G trains sites. wonderful people and very very active.
 
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Really coming along nice,Marty.
Tk's for sharing Mickey video with us to.
 
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