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This blog details the development and construction of my newest model railway. The biggest challenge I've set myself this time is the balancing act I need to pull off between my hobby and my MOW Crew Chief, Mr. Circus Peanut. I can't simply fire him (he's got a good union).

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Previous Layout

 I've built model railroads over the past 45 years and in every scale from O to Z. My most recent foray is in S Gauge (1:64), American Flyer to be exact. My basement 4x8 featured the track plan from the American Flyer Factory Display #28141 (mirrored) and set in a crowded urban core. Here's what I had... before the kitten.



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