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Whiny Spectrum Shay

Just bought my first Bachmann 3 truck Shay. It's a work of art to be sure, and a pleasure to watch running along a trac...

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posted by robbybarkan

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1945 American Flyer trains needing a new home

I have some American Flyer trains in original boxes from the 40's . where's a good place to sell them ?

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posted by brendatravel

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O scale and DCC

I have been lurking and surfing about DCC since I retired a few months ago, as I get back into the layout business. So...

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posted by hidden

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Wood structure kits: sealing & painting

The 2nd volume of the new video series from MR shows a segment on putting together a laser-cut wood structure kit. The...

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posted by Mark2149

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MDC Roundhouse Products. Do they still exist?

Hi. I have an HO scaled MDC Roundhouse Alco RS3 which I bought back in 1992. Now, I am in search of parts for this thin...

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posted by axm11

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1:87 Model town

I have built a 1:87 model town. At night the town is lit up with lights from houses, buildings, trains, traffic and car...

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posted by derbyshire

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Harbor depots in or near Chicago

Hello Where there any harbors with depots in the Chicago area? Thanx Jan

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posted by jan

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Santa Fe Blue Goose N scale

Hello, does anyone know of another brand then con-cor that has/had a Santa Fe Blue Goose in N scale, if not what is the...

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posted by jan

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Lighting Density

I am planning a basement layout in HO and would like to start to get some idea of how much light is required. How much...

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posted by macindoe

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Layout

After taking a few years off from working on my layout, due to work, I have gotten back at it in earnest. I also finall...

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posted by jeff#addedtoavoidspam#

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C&S/AT&SF?

Hoping one of the Sante Fe gang can answer a question for me - I saw an ad for the new Atlas SW-1200 in O scale; one of...

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posted by cschultz

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by cschultz

web-site up-date

A better way to make Shaggy Bark Junipers is now on the Home Page. This will be on the video how-to-do-its when it's re...

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posted by azrock

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F/S: Out-of-print R.R. and TRACTION books

Most of the books are in LIke New condition with dust-jackets. For a copy of either list (Railroad or Traction) with de...

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posted by hewlrw

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Kato Warranty Failures

Hi, I just wanted to see if anyone else is seeing the issues with Kato that I am. I recently purchased the N-Scale F40P...

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posted by dcesharkman

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6-axle repower

I have an older Bachman 6-axle locomotive that has all-wheel pickup, but driven by a single power truck. Unfortunately,...

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posted by jstanton

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