Hi! New here.

JVolz Nov 5, 2010

  1. JVolz

    JVolz TrainBoard Member

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    Hi everyone! I'm a new member here just working my way back into the hobby after a long absence. I have picked up N scale in my return to get the best bang for my available space. I'm well into building my new layout that I started in March of this year. It's 3'x16', depicting Conrail near the end of it's days in 1997. My two boys ages 12 and 15 are helping out a good bit which has made this really a great experience.

    I'm a modeler first, so I'm concentrating on detailing locos from bare shells with aftermarket parts and decals as that's the part of the hobby I enjoy the most, along with building painting and weathering structures. I also enjoy weathering freight cars.

    I have trains up and running which was a pretty good accomplishment at this point I felt. It''s DC with a cheapie power pack for now, but the next step is get the DCC up and running.

    I look forward to learning and sharing with what seems like a great community here.

    Joe
     
  2. Wings & Strings

    Wings & Strings TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome to trainboard! N scale definitely is the best for space (Sorry, Z scale, not enough commercial products.) Post some pictures of your layout. We'd like to see your progress!
     
  3. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Joe-

    Welcome to TrainBoard! There are many, many talented N scalers here.

    Boxcab E50
     
  4. subwayaz

    subwayaz TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome aboard Joe, You should enjoy your ride here. Look forward to seeing your layout and reading post.

    Njoy

    Glen
     
  5. Mike VE2TRV

    Mike VE2TRV TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome to TrainBoard! :D
     
  6. Ironhorseman

    Ironhorseman April, 2018 Staff Member In Memoriam

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    Hi Joe ... welcome aboard! :)
     
  7. Hytec

    Hytec TrainBoard Member

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    Hi Joe, welcome to the TrainBoard, we're happy that you've come aboard.
     
  8. JVolz

    JVolz TrainBoard Member

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    Thanks for the welcome guys. I'll work on getting some photos together. Worked on some wiring this weekend. I was using suitcase connectors on feeder to bus wiring and they are just an awesome time saver. Great stuff!
     
  9. COverton

    COverton TrainBoard Supporter

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    I will add my welcome, Joe. No matter your choice of scale(s), a love of trains and of playing with mini versions of them is what we're all about here. I hope you have a very pleasant experience here...I have.
     
  10. SecretWeapon

    SecretWeapon Passed away January 23, 2024 In Memoriam

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    How you doin'?:thumbs_up:
     
  11. rush2ny

    rush2ny TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome, Joe!

    I work my way in and out of this hobby often due to life's demands. Welcome back! It always feels good coming home ;-)
     

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