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Railroad Photographer For Hire.

I'm willing to work anywere in the US The price will depend on two things 1 will include Lodging, food, gas or airfair,...

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posted by PAL3801

7 comments posted 22yrs posted by PAL3801

HO Shays

Does anyone know of any reviews of the Bachman Shay models? I'm looking into starting a logging layout, and I'd like to...

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posted by whitestreak

9 comments posted 22yrs posted by whitestreak

For Sale: Locomotive Directories

Hi, I have two locomotive directories for sale on eBay. The first is a new copy of the "Union Pacific 2002-2003 Locomot...

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posted by kevin

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by kevin

Using Loctite on Steam Loco bolts

I don't know the correct terms for the pieces that I will describe but here goes. On steam engines there are rods that...

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posted by billm10454

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by billm10454

FA: Last day, lots of NEW HAVEN stuff on EBay

Disposing of much of my N-scale collection on EBay, this week's listings include a lot of New Haven locos that I custom...

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posted by sjhhoskins

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Thanks for the help! One more thing...

N scale With regards to my code 55 problem, I've come to find the locos that I thought were low profile actually are no...

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posted by Pkevinf

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by Pkevinf

Re: Wire gauge

That depends upon the type of equipment, scale, the type of turnout and the size of the layout which translates into th...

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posted by rrartie

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by rrartie

Database for Lionel?

I'm in the process of cataloging my dad's Lionel collection. He didn't keep train sets together (at least, not the ones...

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posted by someone

9 comments posted 22yrs posted by someone

Right of Way transformer wanted

I'm looking for a Right of Way transformer. Working or not. I'd be willing to trade a Lionel 275W ZW plus a little cash...

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posted by sailloco

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by sailloco

How to make RJ11 or RJ12 ExpressNet Cable

Atlas' list price for XpressNet RJ11 cable is US 6.50 or about Can $10.00 per 15ft length. This would be EXPENSIVE for...

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posted by rowe6684

10 comments posted 22yrs posted by rowe6684

sticking molds to plaster

i am making basic molds and having trouble getting them to "stick" as i apply them to the mountain that is covered in a...

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posted by andypaul

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by andypaul

Looking For Videos

I am looking for East End Productions Videos: Desert Dinosaurs Windy City Hotspots- Volumes 1, 2 and 3. Any help will be...

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posted by jfwestphal

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by jfwestphal

Scratchbuilding links?

Though I enjoy building from kits, you rarely find high quality suburban housing kits available. I've done DPM and Walt...

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posted by lvrsd9

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by lvrsd9

Chicago hobby shops

I'll be in Chicago in a few weeks and (of course) want to go to some good hobby shops. DesPlaines Hobby is on my list,...

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posted by gerryleone

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by gerryleone

Longest journey?

Salvé A question regarding railway journey's here, Assuming one travelled from the very north of north america (USA or...

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posted by peter.forden

13 comments posted 22yrs posted by peter.forden