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swingdown_span bridges

I am getting ready to attempt building a swing-down span crossing on my layout. I have seen some pictures of some on ot...

3 comments posted 22yrs

posted by kevern1

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by kevern1

Where is a good place to buy online?

First question: I want to buy a Digitrax DCC system and would like some feedback as to some good places to order from i...

6 comments posted 22yrs

posted by scottluther

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by scottluther

A few newbie passenger car q's - model accuracy, paint recommendations, etc.

All, I'm attempting to get back into this hobby after having sort of drifted out of it over the past 10-15 years or so....

24 comments posted 22yrs

posted by basscadet75

24 comments posted 22yrs posted by basscadet75

DCC computer control

Hi, I have been looking all over for a computer control solution for DCC trains. I have turned up a circuit for connect...

5 comments posted 22yrs

posted by toftat

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by toftat

#15 12 more Missouri Railroad Depots Are Up!! White tile walls and broke railroad signs.

Hi All This weeks bunch includes six new to my list. Have you ever seen white tile walls any where other than a restroo...

0 comments posted 22yrs

posted by hijack

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by hijack

Garden "O" gauge

I'm really determined to go outside with an "O" gauge layout - about 1250 feet in the back yard. That will extend my tr...

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posted by purpleC5

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by purpleC5

Vinylbed

Anybody using Vinylbed for your roadbed material? What do you think of it? I have some samples of it. Was wondering if i...

1 comments posted 22yrs

posted by rtjones

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by rtjones

What gives with this newsgroup and Rathhole

Hi I guess I just don't understand. I have been reading many many posts on this newsgroup. I even stated my opinion on...

59 comments posted 22yrs

posted by kujayhawker1965

59 comments posted 22yrs posted by kujayhawker1965

FA: Wabash Railroad Co. bond 1948

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2214441191 Long gone but not forgotten. "Follow the flag".

0 comments posted 22yrs

posted by jstone9352

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by jstone9352

Newbie table question

Hello again, I pick up my set tomorrow morning and have nowhere to put it! A lot of you recommended the scalerail web s...

4 comments posted 22yrs

posted by gary

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by gary

Substitute for Homasote?

Can not get it here..can you use 2x4 ceiling panels?

29 comments posted 22yrs

posted by mpicarro

29 comments posted 22yrs posted by mpicarro

LIONEL 1026 Transformer power cord replacement

Happy New Year to everyone! I have a very old Lionel 1026 transformer. The power cord needs to be replaced but I don't...

2 comments posted 22yrs

posted by w1lus

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by w1lus

Instead of homasote!!!

Can't get Homasote in Alabama..How about using 2x4 acoustical ceiling tile? Mark

7 comments posted 22yrs

posted by mpicarro

7 comments posted 22yrs posted by mpicarro

Lionel Turnout Current Draw

Happy New Year to all! Well, my Choo-choos are running around the fo-bah-ate (actually a smidgeon wider) again, much to...

0 comments posted 22yrs

posted by charles

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by charles

How does these things work on railroads?

I have been a model railroader for years and sometimes I wonder how the things that we see in old pictures really worke...

10 comments posted 22yrs

posted by lungshot1

10 comments posted 22yrs posted by lungshot1