How I planned my Railroad

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O&Ho gauge layout update April 8,2016
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WPMA-21 only had two cars in tow when I caught it at Chestnut Neck.

Bruce

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Has anyone tried using art boards for scenic backdrops for layouts? I was at an artstore recently, and was impressed by the strength and how light weight their art boards were. I also recall that they weren't too expensive.

The only problem is getting one that is the right size / dimensions for my layout, which would be 68" long by 8-9" tall. So I'd probably have to buy something and cut it down.

Has anyone else used such art supplies or have other suggestions?

Thanks,
Rob

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I live in a microcosm of Colorado railroading history, Everywhere I go, I encounter the old grades and structures of the once proud working railroads that served and developed this part of the country.

Right here in Rockvale, we had 28 coal mines within just a few square miles, served by the Sante Fe and the CCI. In the alte 1800's the first oil trains were pulling out of Flornce of a regular basis. Midway between Canon City and Florence in the Phantom Canyon grade of the Florence and Cripple Creek RR, 22 miles with a ruling grade of 4% and a maximum grade of 6% at the Wilbur Loop. Florence and Canon City were served by both the Denver and Rio Grande and the Sante Fe railroads, each striving to take over the commerce and the lucrative route through the Royal Gorge to the mines beyond.

So here is the question that nags at me every time I drive around my area of Colorado.

The F&CC RR had to double head every consist of five cars(maximum) just to reach Cripple Creek, so why didn't the narrow gauge railroads, with their steep grades, turn to the geared locomotives that were available - the Heislers, Shays and Climaxes - that served the timber industries and others so well.

It wasn't speed, because the light rail and tight curves of the NG railroads limited speeds to around 20 - 25 mph, so...? :?:

Saw on Good Morning America that Verizon is going to start charging $20.00 per line for upgrades starting Monday!!

Just a Warning for those that can upgrade in April, do it before Sunday night if possible

I have down sized my layout, just need to find some Conrail rolling stock.

Bruce

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