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Revell, Con-cor or Monogram Model kit for Big Boy Train?
I want the best looking model I can get. It looks like the Monogram set is a snap-together, no glue set so I am guessing it's not going to look that good. Can anyone recommened either the Revel or...
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18 years ago
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Fleischmann turntable 9152c
Hi all, Has any one had the pleasure of installing the 9152c turntable from Fleischmann. It is the N gauge one and comes with all wiring and operation switch. Will this item be useable on DCC? A very...
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18 years ago
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Decoder Repair
Being new to DCC, I have burned a couple(decoders) that won't be covered by warranty. Looking at them I raise the question does any one repair these? I know you can send them in to the vendor for...
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18 years ago
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Help - adding tender pickups to Athearn Genesis 2-8-2
Hi, I have an Athearn Genesis 2-8-2 that I'm going to be replacing the cheapo-bargain sound decoder with one of the new Tsunamis. While I'm doing that, I'd like to add some way to pick up electrical...
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18 years ago
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Sound system recommendations
My wife thinks I need sound on my home layout [not DCC], so I checked out the Model 312 [18 sounds]and also a Tech II Model 8000 [just two sounds -- diesel horn and steam whistle]. Anyone have...
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18 years ago
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Old Kato N-scale GP9's - what to do?
I have three Kato GP9's that I bought around 1990 at Kato's main store in Tokyo (you should see their layout!). 1 in CN green, 2 in Pennsy black. I didn't notice at the time, but apparently they are...
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18 years ago
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Bachmann Doodlebug
Has anyone seen an HO-scale, Bachmann Doodlebug operate? Could you please rate its performance, its detailing, and its paint/lettering. I have never seen one. Out of curiosity, what time period did...
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18 years ago
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F7 specifications and/or blueprints
Hi Anyone have a link or source where I can get plans/demensions for an EMD F7 engine. Thanks.
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18 years ago
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Athearn vs Lionel
I have been away from model RR'ing for several months due to more pressing needs. Can anyone share an opinion or a first hand experience regarding the HO scale,Lionel "Challenger" and/or the Athearn...
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N scale turntable recommendations
I need to build an engineyard and plan on installing a turntable. Are the Atlas and Walthers turntables acceptable? Any other recommendations? This is a N scale layout. Doug
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18 years ago
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Replacement belts for Athearn Hi F units
I have two Athearn Hi F unit drives that I would like to bring back to life. Rather than go with the old rubber band replacement belts and have them detoriorate as they usually do, does anyone know if...
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19 years ago
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Does anyone have the new Atlas N-scale Shay?
Have any of you tried out the new 2-truck Shay yet? It's only a matter of time before I break down and buy one. (Come on, tax return!) It's a sweet-looking model. How does it run? Wayne
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19 years ago
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? about turntable stalls
I am going to buy the new large Walthers turntable once released. I am not going to free lance my layout when I do decide to build. I have a large number of big steam engines and wanted to hear from...
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19 years ago
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How to drill locos for Kadee couplers?
I have two Athern Locos I want to add Kadee couplers to. I know I need a 2-32 screw, and a #50 hole. How to get the hole drilled? Which Dremel drill should I get? Or should I use a normal drill, but...
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19 years ago
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Prototype for Details West 50' Combination Door Boxcar
Anyone know of one? I've got one painted as Cotton Belt 20370. The ORER for my year (1970) says that Cotton Belt didn't have anything by that number. A search of the Model Train Magazine index only...
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19 years ago
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Prodigy Advance
Has anyone substituted a coil cord for the flat cable that is used to connect the handheld to the base station? Are the connectors the standard telephone type?
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19 years ago
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disassembly of Atlas N scale locos
I have an Atlas N scale road diesel about a year old. It ran great for many months. It has become erratic lately, and since it runs in a dusty environment, I strongly suspect dust and lint in the...
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19 years ago
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Proto 2000 S3 and decoder?
I have two P2k S3's and want to convert them to DCC, the instructions state replace the current board with a decoder and replace the headlights. But it never mentions what decoder will fit. Any idea...
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19 years ago
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The mouse in Hornby Catalogues?
Hi all Many years ago I sold my entire model railway to buy (of all bloody things) a motorcycle......a short-lived thing, which I also nearly became. Shameful thing in hindsight, but youth does funny...
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19 years ago
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Old Mantua Couplers
Hi, This should separate the boys from the men. The old men, I mean. Does anybody remember the very old Mantua couplers? They consisted of flat, oval shaped metal loops, about 1/32 thick. Can someone...
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19 years ago
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