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Need Layout Idea

I'm looking for ideas for a 24 inch by 20 foot section on a new HO railroad where I'm going to run two roughly parallel...
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posted by jmdippel
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by jmdippel

Thoughts on era.

Folks: In a recent MR, I read some speculation on this subject. One reader was reported as predicting an era-shift to t...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pawlowsk002
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by pawlowsk002

Update: the Petrolia & Erie, and Power Packs.

Folks: Launched! With a creaking and groaning (the board's, not mine), I rolled my new 4x8 table on to its legs, and bi...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pawlowsk002
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by pawlowsk002

Lionel automatic Draw Bridge # 48043

Looking for a web site/book/somebody that has the wiring diagram. Thank, Mark
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posted by markd78
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by markd78

Decal search

I have looked on the web, Walthers and Microscale for Athabasca Northern decals or dry transfers. Does anyone know if th...
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posted by farosenbaum
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by farosenbaum

turnout toggle controls

years ago I had a layout with a panel of toggle switches ( I think from radio shack) that allowed me to control undermo...
30 comments posted 18yrs
posted by anon
30 comments posted 18yrs posted by anon

Another question, tank cars this time

First I am doing researchm just not everything is here yet. Found a 1943 OERE and another on Modeling the C&O plus seve...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by grey_ghost471-newsgroups
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by grey_ghost471-newsgroups

For Sale - 50 Marklin HO & Z items

I have about 50 Marklin HO & Z Mini-Club items listed on ebay. Click on this link to see the eBay listings-- http://sea...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ebohnn
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by ebohnn

Whoops! How *not* to clean your diesel's wheels.

Was visiting a friend's layout and saw him cleaning his diesel loco's wheels by pouring a small amount of solvent on a...
45 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nowayjose
45 comments posted 18yrs posted by nowayjose

FS AMERICAN FLYER STUFF

HI, lots of track and switches for sale.email me at snipped-for-privacy@comcast.net for prices
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by lglumac
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by lglumac

LBF company and Fred Becker

Hello to all that read this In a phone call I got this morning I found out that Mr Fred Hubert has now dun the worst th...
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posted by wb8ypo
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by wb8ypo

Micro Trains Box Cars For Sale

Hi, I have about 20 Micro Trains box cars listed on eBay. Click on this link to see the pictures and listings:...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rfpexec
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by rfpexec

2-6-4 O guage question

I've searched this newsgroup and can't find answer. Probably a very simple questions. Pulled old Lionel 2-6-4 engine &...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by reed.wi
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by reed.wi

Returning to Hobby got questions about locos - HO

Been out for a while, started back again 5 to 8 years ago had to put it on hold agin. Now the time may be right. So: Ho...
46 comments posted 18yrs
posted by grey_ghost471-newsgroups
46 comments posted 18yrs posted by grey_ghost471-newsgroups