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Help understanding DCC

Hi again, I have some general questions about DCC: Do DCC-equipped trains work on non-DCC layouts? I would anticipate t...
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posted by john
19 comments posted 20yrs posted by john

Polar Express Engine in HO Scale?

Hi all, What type of steam engine is the Polar Express modeled after? What era and locale of operation was that from? I...
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posted by john
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by john

Train Show 12/4/05 Western NY 1 Week Notice

12/4/05: http://i16.ebayimg.com/03/i/05/48/0f/e4_3.JPG TTCS show - The biggest & best shows in the area - all scales re...
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posted by lmsearing
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by lmsearing

Precision Craft Models?

Hi... a soon-to-be offered Ho scale Alco FA-1 locomotive from Precision Craft Models caught my eye, but I'm not familia...
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posted by mark
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by mark

Another Scratchbuilding Idea. Windows!

I was working on these model tugboats last night, looking for a way to do the bridge windows without having to add inte...
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posted by bear
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by bear

Dust Removal

Can you please suggest a reliable and safe method of removing dust from an HO scale train car. My display models need a...
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posted by brennanfineart
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by brennanfineart

CA glue bottle tip tip

From a toy planes site - lots of good tips there: http://www.cmac.org/tips/tips.shtml Model Doctor #116 CyA Tip Clogs U...
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posted by stevecaple
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by stevecaple

Precision lathe work for hobbyist

The little machine shop offers precision lathe work and small fabrication work, we offer excellent rates and turn aroun...
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posted by lexmark
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by lexmark

Atlas Trainman Rolling Stock

All. A while back I started a thread making fun of that goofy "Trainman Music Video" introduction thing Atlas put up on...
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posted by bwftex
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by bwftex

Lionel Polar Express @ Charles Ro Supply

Hi All: I bought the Polar Express Lionel Set today at Charles Ro Supply, Malden MA. for $209.00 + tax. I went for the...
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posted by blank
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by blank

Another Question about MRC 770N Transformer

Hi All: Another question abut this power supply. The red lamps for overload seem to be burned out. Anyway I can replace...
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posted by blank
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by blank

wiring and transformer hookup help

Where can i get some help with wiring a dual transformer? i have given my son my old set but i have no recollection of h...
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posted by marcmccluskey
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by marcmccluskey

Need Information Please

My brother in law wants to sell the America Flyer train sets he's had since the 50s or 60s. Can anyone tell me where to...
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posted by ItsMe
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by ItsMe