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Train Sounds


May 30, 2013, 11:51 am

I am interested in downloading specific railroad sounds onto my ipad so I can add train sound to my BBQ Train. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Check out bbqtrainrental.com for a lo... Read more »

BBQ Train--New to the area


May 30, 2013, 11:36 am

I am just settling in here in Shoreline after a move from Whidbey Island. I used the BBQ Train for 10 years on the island as a caterer. Now I am int erested in just renting out the Train to ind... Read more »

End of the line for Testors Floquil and Polly Scale paint


May 22, 2013, 3:29 am

End of the line for Testors Floquil and Polly Scale paint Testor Corp. has announced that it's discontinuing Floquil and Polly Scale paint lines http://mrr.trains.com/news-and-reviews/mr-express/2... Read more »

The Lensmen etc


May 17, 2013, 9:13 am

The Lensmen was a railroad photo magazine published in the 1970s. I have a copy of February 1973. 8-1/2 x 11, all black and white, above average printing. If anyone wants it, e-mail me at wolfmac... Read more »

Winter 2013 SouthErneR now online


May 3, 2013, 8:37 pm

The SER's Winter 2013 SouthErneR V54#1.5 is now available on the SER's website at: http://www.ser-nmra.org/publications Featured are photo stories on two HO layouts: Howard Garner's 1905-era opera... Read more »

Now available: Ubuntu / Debian packages for release 2.1.32 of the Model Rai...


April 5, 2013, 9:02 pm

Details at: http://www.deepsoft.com/?p=1337. -- Robert Heller -- 978-544-6933 Deepwoods Software -- Download the Model Railroad System http://www.deepsoft.com/ -- Binaries fo... Read more »

Deepwoods Software anounces the release of Version 2.1.32 of the Model Rail...


April 4, 2013, 10:32 am

Deepwoods Software is pleased to announce the release of version 2.1.32 of the Model Railroad System. This package includes a collection of libraries and programs designed to help the modeler with... Read more »

How to repair the wiring in a lionel 1033 transformer


February 2, 2013, 10:33 pm

The power cord to my Lionel 1033 transformer is disconnected. I don't know where it needs to be re-connected inside the transformer. I have a broken solder point on the front left side of the pane... Read more »

The MR DVD on Linux


January 19, 2013, 9:08 pm

Well, for those of you who run a real operating system... My wife got me the MR 75 yr DVD. Runs on Macs, mostly for WinDoze. And they won't give out the password for the .pdf's. I haven't had a lo... Read more »

The Guy with the Train in his basement.


January 7, 2013, 9:36 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjMnWdIWjWs I've known Jason for several years now, this is entirely in character. ;-) -- Best, Wolf K kirkwood40.blogspot.ca Read more »

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Proto 2000 series SW8/900 locomotive w/sound decoder


Anybody bought one of these with the factory installed sound decoder? I'd be interested in hearing your opinions on the running qualities as well as the sound quality. Cheers Gene Read more »

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Video Camera Car

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My wife -bless her black little heart- gave me a helmet-mountable Hi- Def video camera for Christmas, thinking that I'd be able to make videos of my rides. However, the first thing that crossed my... Read more »

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Railway Semaphore


I have a chance to buy a large actual Railway Signal Semaphore, with the blade. How much are they worth? Read more »