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Varney trains and the Greenberg's Guide

Has anyone else noticed discrepancies between the Guide and the actual kits? I recently purchased the Gerber reefer (R-...

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posted by vinny_bagga_donuts

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Can motors

Hi everyone, I need a replacement can motor (MC-94) for a Mantua 2-6-2 Prairie engine. The Model Power outfit that boug...

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posted by mht

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Jamco Brass 4-6-2

Hi i was wanting to know if anyone has anyinfo on this train it is brass painted black and has came in a black box it is...

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posted by tedmzell

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DCC Sound Decoders

I recently purchased a pair of HO Athearn SD70 engines can anyone recommend which we be the best combination sound decod...

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posted by wrgilliard

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Train Show in Rochester, NY

Has anyone been to the RIT train show here. I'm wondering if it is good or just another swapmeet. I don't want to trave...

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posted by abernard

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Railroad vs Railway

> snipped-for-privacy@aol.com spake thus: > > What's the difference between a "railroad" and a "railway"? The two terms...

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posted by kt0t

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canadian railway modeller collection

Last chance, Complete collection 170 issues Starts at $0.99 http://cgi.ebay.com/Canadian-Railway-Modeller-Collection_W0...

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posted by mike_sla3

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G Gauge

Anybody in this forum into running G gauge trains? I got out of O scale back in the '80's cause I felt it was too small...

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posted by auslend

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prototype drivers knowledge question

In the UK train drivers must spend time 'learning road' and then sign to confirm that they know the route(s). They are...

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posted by mike

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Custom dry transfers?

Can anyone recommend a good source for custom dry transfers (not decals)? 

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posted by raydunakin

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Railroad vs Railway?

What's the difference between a "railroad" and a "railway"?=20 =CC

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posted by raydunakin

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Introduction and q on scales

Hi all, I'm 39 now, and alas find that all my HO stuff from the 70's succumbed to flooding (still being in boxes on my...

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posted by merlotbrougham

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HO steam shovel

Hoping someone here can help me. I'm looking for a small steam shovel in HO scale. Absolutely nothing shows up in any o...

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posted by jackn2mpu

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Esquimalt and Nanimio Railway (Canada)

The esquimalt and naimio railway is back in local hands once again after 100 plus years. (Vancouver Island) It was take...

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posted by brbailey

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RIP DK&B Railways

Sad news: For those that didn't know, DK&B Railway's last day of operation as a brick-and-mortar shop is today, Sunday...

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posted by jackn2mpu

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