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funwithtrains · 04-15-2008, 11:19 AM

Hello,

My name is Rob and I live in Pennsylvania. While I have enjoyed trains since I was a kid, I really got started into model trains when a good friend of mine gave me a Marklin HO (3-rail AC) starter set about 4 years ago.

Since that time I have caught the bug and have added more 3-rail HO, G gauge, O gauge, Z scale -- and most recently, I'm just getting into 2-rail HO.

I have thoughts of layouts for at least 3 different scales, but have not yet started on those. I look forward to learning from other folks here in the forum.

Rob

nachoman · 04-15-2008, 11:37 AM

Welcome. That 3-rail marklin is fun stuff. Durable, too

Kevin

**Chessie6459** · 04-15-2008, 12:03 PM

Welcome to the-gauge rob. Good to see another person on here from Pennsylvania. What part of PA you from?

**N Gauger** · 04-15-2008, 12:11 PM

Welcome Aboard, Rob!!

I model in G too (actually "F" 1:20.3) but it's still "BIG"

You're closer to one of us, either "Chessie6459" or me!!!

funwithtrains · 04-15-2008, 01:57 PM

Thanks for the welcomes! I live in Doylestown and work in Horsham.

**Ralph** · 04-15-2008, 07:47 PM

Hi Rob! You certainly have some diverse experience with the hobby! Glad you could join us! What are you planning with the HO?
Ralph

nkp174 · 04-15-2008, 08:06 PM

Welcome!

Check out Ulf's work...I think its in the modular layout forum. He illustrated how to configure 3-rail HO track to be compatible with both 2 and 3 rail HO locomotives.

There's someone else here who swears by Marklin stuff...our resident WP fan? Too rich for my blood, but nice stuff!

CSXect · 04-15-2008, 08:18 PM

Welcome, I am somewhat new to this forum to.

I am a diehard S gauger with a serious O gauge habit

I have trains in G,O,On30,S,HO and N may get a Z set one of these days

Currently working on bench work that will have enough room for all my trains to run on

slekjr · 04-15-2008, 08:23 PM

Hi Rob and welcome
I live in eastern Ohio, on the Pa. border, but I'm camping out on a railroad 30 miles NE of Pittsburgh.
These guys on this forum are awesome. They always have great ideas, so it has been a real learning experience to be here.
Charlie

funwithtrains · 04-16-2008, 10:07 AM

Thanks for all of the welcomes!

As for HO plans, right now I'm thinking of a something like a dining room table-top layout, for space reasons. Was thinking I had to decide between 3 rail and 2 rail, but I'm interested in learning about using 3 rail with AC and DC locos as mentioned in the post above -- that could work well for me if I kept the layout somewhat generic.

Eventually, I'd like to set up a German layout for Era III, perhaps a US 3-rail layout for my Marklin NYC locos (PA-1 and Mikado) and a modern Southwest U.S. layout for my growing BNSF interests.

Not to mention a garden railroad and perhaps a little Z layout . . .

Too many interests, too little time!

**TrainNut** · 04-16-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funwithtrains

As for HO plans, right now I'm thinking of a something like a dining room table-top layout, for space reasons.

Take a jig saw and router and cut out the top part of your dining room table, build a box underneath for support and containment, have a piece of glass cut to fit and now you have a layout inside your dining room table. I know, easier said than done. I've done several living room tables but never the dining room table. Proceed only if you have the consent of your other half

!

funwithtrains · 04-17-2008, 02:13 PM

That's a big negative!

Yes, I might get away with a coffee table layout for Z, but I think I'd be in the doghouse if I touched the dining room table.

04-15-2008, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
funwithtrains Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8	New Member Intro Hello, My name is Rob and I live in Pennsylvania. While I have enjoyed trains since I was a kid, I really got started into model trains when a good friend of mine gave me a Marklin HO (3-rail AC) starter set about 4 years ago. Since that time I have caught the bug and have added more 3-rail HO, G gauge, O gauge, Z scale -- and most recently, I'm just getting into 2-rail HO. I have thoughts of layouts for at least 3 different scales, but have not yet started on those. I look forward to learning from other folks here in the forum. Rob __________________ My LGB Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/lgbmodeltrains My Z Scale Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/zscaletrains My Lionel Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/lionelmodeltrains My Marklin Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/marklintrains

04-15-2008, 12:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chessie6459 Proud Father The Gauge Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portage, Pa Posts: 3,321	Welcome to the-gauge rob. Good to see another person on here from Pennsylvania. What part of PA you from? __________________ M.Miller - I can smell a steam post ten blocks away, and when I do, clear the tracks because it's the steam express hi ballin through. Portage Lego Fire Department Updated 06-14-08 Model Train Railroad Forum - We Model All Scales Chessie System Model Railroad - Overhauled 06-01-2008 My Youtube Video's

04-15-2008, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
N Gauger 1:20.3 Train Addict The Gauge Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: South Eastern, PA Posts: 9,608	Welcome Aboard, Rob!! I model in G too (actually "F" 1:20.3) but it's still "BIG" You're closer to one of us, either "Chessie6459" or me!!! __________________ ~~ Mikey (Admin) ~~ NARA Member # 101 ~~ Link To J.G.B.S.M.F. & W. RR Web Site ~~ Link To E-Mag Information ~~ I wonder what that would look like in 1:20.3???

04-15-2008, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
funwithtrains Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8	Thanks for the welcomes! I live in Doylestown and work in Horsham. __________________ My LGB Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/lgbmodeltrains My Z Scale Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/zscaletrains My Lionel Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/lionelmodeltrains My Marklin Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/marklintrains

04-15-2008, 07:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ralph Remember...it's for fun! The Gauge Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 6,463	Hi Rob! You certainly have some diverse experience with the hobby! Glad you could join us! What are you planning with the HO? Ralph __________________ Now interchanging with the freelanced KINGS PORT & WESTERN

04-15-2008, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
nachoman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,561	Welcome. That 3-rail marklin is fun stuff. Durable, too Kevin

04-15-2008, 08:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
nkp174 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati, O. Posts: 1,255	Welcome! Check out Ulf's work...I think its in the modular layout forum. He illustrated how to configure 3-rail HO track to be compatible with both 2 and 3 rail HO locomotives. There's someone else here who swears by Marklin stuff...our resident WP fan? Too rich for my blood, but nice stuff! __________________ My favorite engine My favorite RRs: the Denver, South Park, and Pacific The New York, Chicago, and St. Louis Railroad My Current Passenger Project My current freight car project

04-15-2008, 08:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
CSXect Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 287	Welcome, I am somewhat new to this forum to. I am a diehard S gauger with a serious O gauge habit I have trains in G,O,On30,S,HO and N may get a Z set one of these days Currently working on bench work that will have enough room for all my trains to run on

04-15-2008, 08:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
slekjr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Work SCHENLEY, PA HOME E Palestine, Ohio Posts: 762	Hi Rob and welcome I live in eastern Ohio, on the Pa. border, but I'm camping out on a railroad 30 miles NE of Pittsburgh. These guys on this forum are awesome. They always have great ideas, so it has been a real learning experience to be here. Charlie

04-16-2008, 10:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
funwithtrains Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8	Thanks for all of the welcomes! As for HO plans, right now I'm thinking of a something like a dining room table-top layout, for space reasons. Was thinking I had to decide between 3 rail and 2 rail, but I'm interested in learning about using 3 rail with AC and DC locos as mentioned in the post above -- that could work well for me if I kept the layout somewhat generic. Eventually, I'd like to set up a German layout for Era III, perhaps a US 3-rail layout for my Marklin NYC locos (PA-1 and Mikado) and a modern Southwest U.S. layout for my growing BNSF interests. Not to mention a garden railroad and perhaps a little Z layout . . . Too many interests, too little time! __________________ My LGB Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/lgbmodeltrains My Z Scale Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/zscaletrains My Lionel Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/lionelmodeltrains My Marklin Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/marklintrains

04-17-2008, 02:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
funwithtrains Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8	That's a big negative! Yes, I might get away with a coffee table layout for Z, but I think I'd be in the doghouse if I touched the dining room table. __________________ My LGB Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/lgbmodeltrains My Z Scale Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/zscaletrains My Lionel Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/lionelmodeltrains My Marklin Trains site: http://www.squidoo.com/marklintrains

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