Building my inventory for a USA 250th Anniversary celebration train

Model Railroader Beginners Area
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As long as the kids and you are happy, that’s all that matters! Have fun and enjoy!

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Got the shelf made for the train… great place to store it when not running it

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Got a few with red white and blue. The Lone Ranger General fits the bill. .Above the N&W hopper is the Pennsylvania boxcar from the Lionel 1976 Spirit of 76 set.

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An addition arrived today… floats nicely!

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Gave my fireworks display a try today

Made from series of mini July 4 led decorative lights in red white and blue

Here’s a quick video

https://rumble.com/v78hzoe-fireworks-test-on-ho-scale-train-layout.html

Here’s a pic

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I think you should have just muted the sound.

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I was able to quickly sell the DCC model and found a DC silent version for much less… so it worked out well

With my small layout and age… my plans do not include ever moving to DCC

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I’m jealous. :grin:

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