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Train Scales

I was recently embarassed by being asked how rr scales originated - HO, O, OO, N, e.g. Although I am acquainted with th...
32 comments posted 21yrs
posted by 208760
32 comments posted 21yrs posted by 208760

Buying track? (In Canada)

Finally building my first real N scale layout and need a good online Canadian source of modular track who will package d...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jas
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by jas

New Ballasting how-to on NPF Railway!

Hi all, We've got a new ballasting how-to on the NPF Railway that includes a 3-minute movie and detailed instruction fo...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by bobdavisnpf
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by bobdavisnpf

Horn problems on old lionel set

I have an early 1950s era Lionel O-27 train set than I'd like to set up for my grandson. Whenever I sound the horn it wo...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by warren
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by warren

Buying track?

Finally building my first real N scale layout and need a good online source of modular track who will package deal on wh...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by moparmissle71
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by moparmissle71

Re: Byron Creek site updated

> > > > >> >> > >> > >> > >> >> Mark Newt>> >> >> >> > Terry Flynn wrote: >> >> >> >> Whats the next thing he will be t...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by grudd
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by grudd

Stopping a Train

Hi Folks, I am considering the idea of placing some dead track sections [controlled by an ON-OFF toggle switch] at high...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mc_brennan
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by mc_brennan

(AD)(HO) Mehano Locomotives

Mehano is changing their distributor (again!). Expect the product to come back on the market with new packaging and a N...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Central_Hobies
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by Central_Hobies

Flex Track Adhesive?

Can someone recommend some good adhesives for putting flex track down on non-nailable surfaces (like styrofoam)? Also w...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nospam
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

SKULL

Looking for HO scale cows skull, the type with horns that symbolized the "end of the trail" in the old western desert....
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by penglish1
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by penglish1

Polar Express Inaccuracies Explained.

Polar Express Inaccuracies Explained. The model railroad community has directed much criticism toward the producers of...
25 comments posted 21yrs
posted by no
25 comments posted 21yrs posted by no

How often do you change your layouts and why?

I would like to hear from folks on how often they change their layouts. Do you change your layouts because they don't l...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by billa
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by billa

Opinions: Athearn Genesis Challenger

Now that it's been out for a while, I'd like to hear opinions from buyers about this model. I'm interested to hear abou...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by unpublished
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by unpublished

Lionel FasTrack

My son is going to be 4 years old in January. He wants his first "real" train for Christmas. I was going to buy him an...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ftlee
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by ftlee