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Website update (x-post)

Hi all, Hope you don't mind the crosspost. If it's a violation of any group policy then let me know and I'll refrain fr...
14 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ImNot
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by ImNot

IHC 2-10-2

There was a post here a while ago asking if anyone had bought, seen or run one of these new engines. I have a couple of...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by dmerkel
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by dmerkel

MR Cyclopedia Vol. 2

Hi all: I've been looking for this book in hardcover, and haven't found it. Did it exist, or was it only available in pa...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by john_manly
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by john_manly

Product wish

Someone ought to market an "air freshener" that smells like the creosote on railroad ties. I love that smell, and will...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by raydunakin
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by raydunakin

DCC recommendation ?

If you've read some of my other posts, you'll note that I am getting ready to make the DCC plunge. I have done lots of...
72 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jeff
72 comments posted 20yrs posted by jeff

Control systems?

Could someone give me a brief summary of the pros and cons of the various methods of providing power and control to mod...
20 comments posted 20yrs
posted by raydunakin
20 comments posted 20yrs posted by raydunakin

Walther's swing bridge

I just finished the Walther's swing bridge. It is a nice looking kit, it runs very smoothly. there were two modificatio...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by farosenbaum1
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by farosenbaum1

Does anyone use the Bachmann E-Z DCC system

I have decided to go to DCC on my new HO layout. I know the E-Z system is very limited.. The price, ease of use are ver...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Dori
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by Dori

Reverse Loop

I have a Digitrax AR1 Automatic Reverse Controller which I've been told can also be used to control polarity on a turnt...
11 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jmdippel
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by jmdippel

help - unusual truck

anybody have links or info on the truck at the bottom of the following page? http://jbrail.railfan.net/Miscel.html
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by j.barnstorf
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by j.barnstorf

WTD: Lionel 6-8764 BUDD car shell

I'm looking for a Lionel 6-8764 BUDD car shell. If you have one laying on the floor down your basement please drop me a...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by SAILLOCO
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by SAILLOCO

Atlas Gold Series

Everyone, I treated myself to two brand new shiny Atlas Gold series 8-40CW NS locomotives for Christmas. This is my fir...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jeff
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by jeff

HO Earthmoving Equipment

Wal-Mart has the Norscot HO scale earthmoving equipment for $5.97 each. This is the same equipment that Walthers sells...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jstanton
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by jstanton

HO Repower question

I have a 1960 Akane EM1 that I would like to repower and make DCC. The drive train is flat and I would not like to take...
10 comments posted 20yrs
posted by farosenbaum1
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by farosenbaum1