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idahostar Sep 15, 2010

  1. idahostar

    idahostar New Member

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    Hi, my name is Jack Strong from Star, Idaho. Star is located about 15 miles west of the capital, Boise. Star is a small rural town of 5,000 people and I love it. I am a Disabled American Veteran with 24 years of service. Now I have lots of time to do the things I love like model railroading.
    I model the Pacific Northwest but I must admit I am not a 100% proto type modeler. I learned that this is my railroad and I can create just about what ever comes to mind. If you see a steam with a Northern Pacific logo on the tender that's because I wanted one there. Model railroading to me is lots of fun and enjoyment so that's what I do. I model NP, BNSF, CP, GN, and a mix of smaller lines found in my area. In my next post I will show a few photos of a large trestle project I am working on. The trestle is seven feet six inches and supports three main lines. When I am done with it I will have over 1800 individual pieces glued together. I look forward to reading your posts and getting ideas and advise from all of you. Got to run...

    Side note: How do you get the Avatar to work?
     
  2. Stourbridge Lion

    Stourbridge Lion TrainBoard Supporter

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    Welcome to TrainBoard!!!!!!!

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  3. subwayaz

    subwayaz TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome aboard Jack. From one Disabled American Vet to another thanks for your service.
     
  4. idahostar

    idahostar New Member

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    Thanks so much and the same back to you
     
  5. Mike VE2TRV

    Mike VE2TRV TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome to TrainBoard!
     
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    MOPMAN TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome to the "board".
     
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    Welcome aboard, Jack ... you model some of what I do (BNSF & Eastern PacNW terrain), but I'm current era, only ... looking forward to any terrain modelling you may show ...I've just started terrain modelling and need some thoughts or examples ... WOW, your trestle project ... show us, please ...
     
  8. Ironhorseman

    Ironhorseman April, 2018 Staff Member In Memoriam

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    Welcome aboard, Jack. And I would like to thank everyone who has served, disabled or not for their service.
    I'm not sure what you are asking about when you asked how to get the avatar to work?
     
  9. Wolfgang Dudler

    Wolfgang Dudler Passed away August 25, 2012 TrainBoard Supporter In Memoriam

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    Welcome at TrainBoard, Jack.

    A trestle was the reason for my first US-style module. I'm looking forward to your trestle pictures.

    Wolfgang
     
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    bucklaew E-Mail Bounces

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    Welcome aboard, Jack. From another 24 yr. disabled Vet. Go Navy, Beat Army.:tb-biggrin::thumbs_up:
     
  11. idahostar

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    I figured out that the avatar (NP logo) was automatic, it did not show when I previewed the original message. I think I got it straight now every post seems to be a little different...Jack Strong
     
  12. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Jack-

    Welcome to TrainBoard!

    When you mention "CP" I am hoping you are referencing the Camas Prairie? If so, it would be great to see some photos of how you decide to re-create it. I am guessing the trestle you mention might be Camas Prairie influenced?

    Boxcab E50
    Disabled, but for other reasons :(
     
  13. okiecrip

    okiecrip TrainBoard Member

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    welcome i think you will like it here
     
  14. Northeast Fan

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    Welcome Jack and thanks for your service. I've often thought that if I didn't model Northeast railroads I'd be modelling Northwest lines. The scenery is fabulous!

    Bill Banaszak, CEO, NYA&W
     
  15. Candy_Streeter

    Candy_Streeter TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome Jack HO power !!!!!!!!
     
  16. idahostar

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    I hope you will not be too disapointed, but I am not modeling the Camas Prairie but I have seen it. There is one stretch that has twelve trestles in five miles. The "CP" was called the railroad on stilts because of the large amount of trestles. The trestle I am building would fit into that scheme, especially with Northern Pacific and BN. Check on line I have posted some photos of the trestle and it will give you an idea as to the size of the span...
    Jack from Star, Idaho
     
  17. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    No, not at all. Was just curious if CP stood for what I'd hoped. Not many folks use those letters for other than identifying a Canadian company :D Most of us cannot model what we've seen due to lack of space or money- Or both. So we selectively compress, or try to simply capture the feeling of vision or memory.

    Boxcab E50
     
  18. southerntiertrains

    southerntiertrains TrainBoard Member

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    Welcomer aboard
     
  19. omnitrax

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    Hi all. I know this post is late related to the Camas Prairie. I'm a HO rr modeler from Australia. While my modeling focuses a lot of BN/BNSF I'm very inspired by the Camas Prairie rr. Only know about it through hobby mags & now via the lovely world of Internet but gee what a magnificent engineering marvel the CP (Camas Prairie), is. All those trestles & the brilliant scenery. The 2nd sub with its grain elevators has been featured much but I like the area around Greer & Orofino. Thanks for this great site & all you talented modelers & rr historians. Pete.
     
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  20. JimJ

    JimJ Staff Member

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    Great to have you aboard! Thanks for your service and sacrifice. I was a Navy corpsman.
     

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