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Colors for Spectrum gas-electric Doodlebug

Several companies sell a Harbor Mist Grey, but which one will most closely match the color on the Spectrum Doodlebug? A...

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posted by harrym

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playdo and n scale cars

I am new a this, but my cars seem very light and derail farily easy. I filled the caboos with playdo and it feels a lit...

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posted by andresmuro

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CADrail vs 3rdPlanit

I am considering the purchase of software to design model railroads. I think I've narrowed it down to the two mentioned...

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posted by solaroak01

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FA: Closing Soon - Trix "Britannia " N Guage locomotive

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5940433067&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

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posted by (nospam)_d

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NTRAK popularity

Hi: First post here. I am 47 YO and just getting interested in model railroad. As many newcomers, I am trying to determ...

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posted by ljd_5120

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DC control

Site updated. Includes wiring and circuit diagrams. Features simple and cheap to build circuits Inertia option, walk aro...

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posted by tgflynn

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? about Proto 2K

Do the Proto 2000 come DCC equiped and can it work on DC layouts without having to do anything to the loco? Thanks, Sean

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posted by atlow8

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Trackside Details: planning

Hi Everyone, I am hoping that you can share some insights on your approach to these detailing questions ... 1) I was wo...

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posted by mc_brennan

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N-Scale: New Product - Etched brass catwalk & stairs

Etched brass catwalk and access stairs are now available. http://www.etched-brass.scale-train.com/catwalk.phphttp://www....

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posted by alain

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Identify this herald?

Well, since you all did such a great on identifying the Budd car I've got another one for ya... ;) What railroad's hera...

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posted by noone

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Finding British oo (HO) in U. S.

Anyone know of U. S. stores/online merchants who stock British OO (HO) trains? Is there a newsgroup for same? I don't w...

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posted by ace

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Dec. 12, Report - Missouri Railroad Depots. Restoring Marshall MO Depot and Bob Odom

Hi All I've received word that some people are in the planning stage of restoring the C&A Depot in Marshall Missouri. T...

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posted by HiJack

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Info Needed...

Hi, I am looking to buy my 1 year old daughter an LGB Christmas Starter Set. I have LGB running round the tree since 19...

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posted by bruce.d.weaver

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Just a "heads up"

Maybe it's been posted before, but not too long ago Harbor Freight had on sale a little "Mini cut-off saw". THis is lik...

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posted by Nobody

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by Nobody

Toy Trains?

I often read the expression, "Toy Trains", in magazines, advertising and on web sites. How are we model railroaders, ho...

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posted by axipolti

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by axipolti