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True to form, thinking of another build project.
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Oh my friend, you have it bad... Time to seek help.
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Instead of rails, just slot the surface with a skil saw?
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Mario how long is the track you need I could send you some real rail . Mike
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All looks great Mario!! With the reach of crane and having it able to move that distance it should function well!! Can't wait to see!!
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She must! She's still here!
![]() ![]() I like that idea Joe! I was worried that if I made rails out of wood they could warp in the elements but cutting slots won't move and should work......I'm gonna test that out on a chunk. Thanks ![]() Quote:
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Just got home from a trip to visit family and friends. While we were gone I happened to walk through the dollar store withi the wife and discovered some really cool mini lights!
I'm very happy with the lights I found at crappy tire and thought I was doing good with 4 bucks per light. But these other lights are much better and cheaper! Very bright, head and arm pivot and hold in whatever position, kinda look like street lights and..... 1.25 each. Replacement battery cost is 3 for 1.25. So a win win and of course I cleaned them out ![]() So for all you Canadians on the forum, keep an eye out for these at your local dollarama. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Correction!! The wife tells me the store was Dollar Tree.
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Yes, fall is coming and the days are getting shorter but that's ok. I'm ready for it this year.
![]() Got my street lights built using 3 simple ingredients. 1/2" plumbers plastic tubing, some of those wooden plug filler things and the lights I got from Dollar Tree. Which I'm now told is US based so not just a Canadian store. Anyway, here's how they turned out. Once again, simple, but effective. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Hi Mario love your simple lights I think my railway yard will need some ! Mike
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Very nice. Looks like Pixar made your play area now. Very simple and CHEAP! Your favorite!
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You could run them with strung higher voltage DC and step down at the lights for real 1:1 look.
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ok so what do i need to sneak into Canada for the weekend???
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new york to pa for some block busters then off to canada for some trucking
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Come on, you have to set your standards to a more adult level here and get Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella to collect admission to your theme park.
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