Build a town

[Doneldon]

scout-

Two 4x8 tables?  Why that's almost the scale equivalent of the milky way galaxy.  Seriously.  That's a lot of HO real estate.  Most layouts are a single 4x8, though of course many are much, much larger.
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[scoutersama]

yeah... I've seen pictures of the worlds largest model trainset. they have actually gotten it set up that every 45 minutes, it goes from day to night for fifteen minutes.

[scoutersama]

Anyone know where I can buy cheap buildings that would work for a fiftys era?

[Johnson Bar Jeff]

Anyone know where I can buy cheap buildings that would work for a fiftys era?

If you don't mind used buildings, try eBay. You might have to do some refurbishing of them.

I got some beautiful genuine Revell railroad buildings at a great price, and all they needed was a little dusting. 

[scoutersama]

I just finished building my mountain. Time to decide what I am going to do about my mine. Any suggestions?

[scoutersama]

Does anyone have any suggestions for a 1950's engine that would be used for mining.

[RAM]

A 2-8-0, 2-8-2, or a 2-6-6-2.  An Alco rs, or a gp7

[jonathan]

For my mine, I use an 0-6-0T and a 44 ton diesel to push cars around the mine.  The tank engine was probably no longer used by the 50s, but the original design was conceived for mine use.  Rule #1 applies.

To transport the coal from the mine to the junction, I use an 0-8-0 road switcher.  It was originally a 2-8-0, but I needed to shorted the loco a bit to fit the tight spaces.  I can also use an H16-44 baby trainmaster to transfer coal to the junction.  I like to take liberties with the whole transition era theme.

At the junction, the drag freight locos take over.  Use whatever big power suits your fancy for the loooong trains.  I use late steam or early diesels to fit my mood.  Usually I'm in the mood for steam.

Just something to chew on.

Regards,

Jonathan

[Johnson Bar Jeff]

For my mine, I use an 0-6-0T and a 44 ton diesel to push cars around the mine.  The tank engine was probably no longer used by the 50s, but the original design was conceived for mine use.  Rule #1 applies.

"This is my railroad"? 

(Of course, Rule #2 is, "Refer to Rule #1.)

[Joe323]

Anyone know where I can buy cheap buildings that would work for a fifty's era?

Train shows are great places to pick up used buildings.  At the last show I picked a 3 story apartment building and a Howard Johnsons restaurant, both I think would be appropriate to the 50's I think.  The HoJo at $35 wasn't cheap but I wanted it anyway.