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My Model Railroad Ideas.

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 I've set myself some ideas on what to do in the future. I'll be running just one GP9 Deisel and matching UP Caboose with six Reefers- Boxcars. I'll populate my layout with Preiser figures. The terrain will be rather basic with just a hint of scenery. The Diesel, Caboose and Boxcars will all be made by Walthers as will all the buildings. Jim Hediger's Ohio Southern. Jim's layout had simplistic Terrain- just right. James (Jim) Hediger was born in Evanston, Illinois on 28 July 1942, where his father was employed by the Grand Trunk Western.  The family moved to Dearborn, Michigan when he was 13 and his father went to work for the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton.  While in high school Jim built his first layout and worked at a nearby hobby shop.  Following high school, Jim earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial education from Wayne State University and later, a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University.  He taught in the Dearborn (Michigan) School District be...
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HO Scale Model Railroad.

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 I've had  a few attempts to build a HO Layout- this time I'm determined to see it through. I'll start by ordering a GP9 Diesel with a matching Caboose and some Preiser HO figures. The GP9 and Caboose. Just a short note today- will make other reports on progress later. All the best. KEV.
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My BRITAINS Farm Collection.

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 Thought to show you my Toy BRITAINS Farm. The fences, sheep, tractor and farmer are all made by BRITAINS - the pine trees are by NOCH.                                                                                                  My 1410 David Brown Tractor. The complete Toy Farm. My 1410 David Brown Tractor. Well that is about it- very pleased with BRITAINS. Regards. KEV.
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THUNDERBIRDS Collection.

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 Thought to show you my THUNDERBIRDS Toys. The complete Collection. All the Toy Figures were made by Matchbox. Jeff Tracy and his Sons. THUNDERBIRD 1. I'm well pleased with the Collection. Regards. KEV.
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My STINGRAY Collection.

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 All the models in the STINGRAY Collection were made by Matchbox with the exception of Titan's Terrorfish which was made by Lakeside. The STINGRAY Collection. Captain Troy Tempest, Lt Phones, Marina and Commander Shore. STINGRAY model by Matchbox. Well that is about it- very pleased with STINGRAY. Bye for now. Regards. KEV.
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My STAR TREK Collection.

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Thought to show you my Star Trek Collection which I've had for many years- it is complete as I want. STAR TREK Original Series - The Bridge Model. Captain KIRK and Dr McCoy. The ENTERPRISE - NCC-1701. KLINGON Cruiser.                                                                                       STAR TREK The Next Generation. Captain Piccard, Lt Riker and DATA. KLINGON Bird of Prey. The KLINGON Sisters- Lursa and Betor. Well that is my Collection. Hope to show other Collections soon. Bye for now. KEV.  
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My BRITAINS Tractor.

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 For my BRITAINS FARM Collection I've ordered a JOHN BROWN Tractor made by BRITAINS. The John Brown is special to me as I operated a John Brown Tractor on Mr Scott's Farm at Tamworth back in 1973. The model Tractor is 1/32nd Scale. That is my news for to-day. I hope to bring you news of my other Collections. Regards. KEV.
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