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World premier: Z-scale SP GS3s and 4s! FYI

The world of Z-scale modeling is amaZed by the introduction of limited-run Southern Pacific GS3 and GS4 steam locomotiv...

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posted by jmac_han

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by jmac_han

I Don't Get It.....

Good Morning All, For the past several days, there have been many postings by this person, Okie.....whatever. One of th...

160 comments posted 22yrs

posted by ebtbob

160 comments posted 22yrs posted by ebtbob

Stem winder or steam winder?

Folks, I've read occasionally that geared logging locos such as Shays, Climaxes etc. are called 'stem winders'. I've al...

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posted by ben_issacs

22 comments posted 22yrs posted by ben_issacs

brass track

I recently pulled my old HO equipement out from my parent's attic in hopes of setting something up for my kids. I notic...

5 comments posted 22yrs

posted by robwjm2

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by robwjm2

Re: Rail King Proto-sound2.0 reset procedure - Day Light Model

>>the remote control no longer works Make sure the battery in both the loco and remote are fresh. >>How do I know it is...

4 comments posted 22yrs

posted by corelane

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by corelane

Re: John Epperson (Okiech

BP>On 12/27/03 10:42 PM, in article BP> snipped-for-privacy@postBP>> First you must realize I don't care if people know...

0 comments posted 22yrs

posted by jeff

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by jeff

Re: Of Cows and calves

>Nomenclature: > >Cow & Calf is a term used by railfans and model railroaders. No one I ever worked >with had any idea...

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posted by bladeREMOVEslinger

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by bladeREMOVEslinger

Re: Okiechoochoo and alias'

>Gentlemen.. can we get rid of this clown [okiechoochoo] ? He's sucking up valuable = >bandwidth.... Rathburne's ID is...

7 comments posted 22yrs

posted by jcunington

7 comments posted 22yrs posted by jcunington

Re: Decoders

> Much more practical option. Speakers could even be hidden in scenery > within the blocks so that the sound would appe...

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posted by frank-eva

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by frank-eva

Re: MRC Prodigy DCC

> I'd like to run at least 5 engines at once, at least 20 turnouts (remotely) > and various accessories. Will the MRC P...

8 comments posted 22yrs

posted by frank-eva

8 comments posted 22yrs posted by frank-eva

Anyone using Ship It! for operations?

I downloaded a bunch of demo's on Saturday and this one really stands out! I have been able to set up my complete railr...

4 comments posted 22yrs

posted by Kelly

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by Kelly

Kato, Proto 1000 and Genesis for sale on Ebay

Hi everyone: I have a Kato CN SD40-2, some Athearn Genesis cars and a Lifelike Newsprint car for sale. Please check my...

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posted by ark

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by ark

Mach 2 German armoured train kit

Has anyone done a review of this kit? I have built Mach 2 stuff before, and cleaning up the flash can be a nightmare. I...

2 comments posted 22yrs

posted by su3264

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by su3264

Looking for Online MR Alternates Sources to Walthers

Hi all, I typically try to buy from Walthers what my LHS doesn't stock, but I'm getting weary of how Walthers never see...

1 comments posted 22yrs

posted by mrzaremba

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by mrzaremba

Re: Diesel EMD SW7 "Calf" - use?

The calf (cabless unit) is used in conjunction a normal switcher. The calf does not have a prime mover - it gets electr...

7 comments posted 22yrs

posted by vmanes

7 comments posted 22yrs posted by vmanes