Anybody want a free layout?

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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This layout is free to anyone in the Dallas, TX area who wants to come a carry it away.

But first, a few facts you ought to know:

  • They layout is based on the Atlas plan HO-23 “Folded Dog-Bone With Branch” from HO Layouts For Every Space
  • 5’ x 8’ with an extension for an Atlas Roundhouse
  • Plywood and 2x4 construction
  • The upper loop of the dog bone (the elevated part on the hill) is not included
  • The rest of the layout has been sawn in half length-wise to facilitate moving (but can be rejoined)
  • The turntable and roundhouse are included; no other buildings are, though
  • Track is Atlas Code 100
  • Wired for common rail DC
  • Roundhouse is wired for interior illumination
  • No control panel, locos or rolling stock
  • There is probably over $1000 in track, turnouts, switch machines, wiring, roundhouse and turntable
  • Strictly as-is , serious inquiries only please

This is an old layout I built w/my boys. I was originally going to incorporate elements of this layout into my new layout but my plans have changed. (Well, I am still using the town intersection bit.)

If you are interested, contact me here.

You’ll need your own truck or van to haul it away. It’s all wrapped in bubble wrap and ready to go.

This is a first come, first serve basis and I’m hoping to have a taker by Saturday.

Sooner is gooder :wink: so if somebody claims it and then can’t be prompt about taking it away, it will go the next bidder.

Craig

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Aww, sure wish you were still living in Brantford!

Blaine

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Mighty generous of you Craig![tup] You should try and make sure a newbie gets it…

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If the newbie has a truck, he can have it!

Me, I need the storage space!

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I can mail it to you if you want to pick up the postage! [:-^]

Craig

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Ditto that, your good people Craig.

[tup][tup][tup][tup]

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just my luck…my wife is in dallas right now but she drives an expedition…she could have gone in my pickup if i had checked the forums this morning…

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Does the Expedition have a roof rack?

Lee

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Mmmmm, that is a layout I’ve long wanted to build. The plan originally was first published in the April 1957 issue of Model Railroader. My Atlas version, in Custom Line Layouts for HO Scale Railroads, of the plan has a turntable included!

I am certain that cut in half it would easily fit in my Excursion; however, I am not willing to come to Dallas to get it. [;)] Would probably cost about $400 in fuel.

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wait… why isn’t the upper loop included?

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Two reasons:

  1. I had to remove it when the layout was cut in half length-wise to move it.

  2. I’m incorporating the small town part into my current layout.

It would be relatively easy to rejoin the two halves and recreate the loop as it was made up only of sectional curves and straight pieces.

Or, you can do as I was going to do and incorporate the two halves seperately into an around-the-room layout.

Craig

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I am very interested I live in Dallas, TX, I need to talk to my brother in law to see if I can borrow his pick up. I could pick it up on Sunday, I have to work Saturday. Thanks

Todd

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Todd-

You REALLY don’t want to put your cell # out there for all to see. I suggest you edit your post and remove it and send Dallas a private message.(PM)

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It’s gone, claimed by Earl of Houston!

Craig

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Hi Todd

If you sent a PM, I didn’t get it. It’s one of the many functions of this forum that works for some but not others.

But that’s why I put my Contact Info in the OP.

Craig