Layout Help / Questions, possible visit

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Since Model Railroading varies so much from layout to layout, and is a global hobby so to speak, I was wondering if there was anyone in the Plainfield, Illinois area that might be willing to get together and help a relative newbie out with questions? Just a thought and if I am out of line, let me know. Sometimes it helps to get someone elses viewpoint on something. I have questions on things such as wiring, DCC or DC all kinds of stuff that makes my head hurt when I think about it too much.

Thanks for any adice in advance.

malcolm

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I’m in Illinois, but a bit far away. Besides if you are a Cubs fan I might not want to help[}:)]

But seriously, feel free to post away with your questions. There is a ton of knowledge here and no question is too basic to be asked.

Good luck with your relatively new hobby!

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I’m about halfway between you and simon1966. But the same goes for me if you’re a Cubs fan[}:)]

I’m new to the hobby myself and all the help I’ve gotten has came from here, and it’s good help too!

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Simmion, surely Mwyllie is not a Cubs Fan. But if so, the Cardinal HO Nation will forgive him. Hum, yep we will.[;)]

You are 4 hours from myself in Maryville IL so unless you want to make a trip down I am of no help. With the hours I work getting up to you would take a vaction.

If you want to make the treck down to Maryville IL 62062 you will be welcome, and get to vist the best Train Shop in the state of IL, K-10 trains.

Either way, you have support here at the site. These kind folks way me through many tuff times and I now enjoy this hobby all most as much as Winning The World Series! [:D]

Yep Saint Louise is a Base Ball Town.

Cuda Ken

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Cubs are little Bears, right? Bears are in the Super Bowl !! Bears will win the Super Bowl !!! Good teams win Championships !!! This makes the Cardinals a good team ! I cheered for them in the World Series !!! Who are the White Sox???

Thanks for the posts guys. I will try and post up some pics. Right now I am most concerned about the size of the control panel. The one layout is the Gulf Valley from the N-Scale train book. 2 Double track lines, figure 8, switching loop, and the other is my own concoction, I will need to name it.