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temporary train platform?

Hi everyone, I have two trains to display yearly along with a Christmas tree in the middle, so the display is temporary...
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posted by jq
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by jq

Broken engine wire

I have a Lionel 50 Gang car that while cleaning I broke the wire that leads from the field assembly to the brush plate....
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posted by gamerland
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by gamerland

(2026 Update)

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posted by Unknown
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by Unknown

Model railroad ala Lovecraft?

Hi, kind folks. I am thinking of building a model railway set along H.P. Lovecraft's mythical "Miskatonic River" in Mas...
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posted by media_fiend
21 comments posted 22yrs posted by media_fiend

Child's locomotive

I would like an opinion on an "o" gauge engine for my 2 year old. If it helps, here are some random thoughts: - Lionel...
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posted by kefaa
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by kefaa

Saw Mill and Lumber question

Good Morning! I'm thinking of incorporating a saw mill on my layout, but have a few questions. 1st. Why are the logs pu...
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posted by gcjabber
27 comments posted 22yrs posted by gcjabber

Railroad Stock Cars

Howdy! Here's a quick question, do railroads currently use stock cars for transporting livestock, or is livestock trans...
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posted by gcjabber
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by gcjabber

Z-scale BIG BOY

Yuji Kawabara of Japan has spent the last 2.5 years scratch building a working UP Big Boy. The only commercial parts we...
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posted by jmac_han
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by jmac_han

Decoder problems in Kato Bullet trains

I am switching over to DCC and have a large number of the Kato Bullet trains, locally I am the only person who runs thi...
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posted by youknow
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by youknow

Delton Brass G Scale 0-6-0 For Sale

See this link for a beautiful Delton brass locomotive. Manufactured in the mid 80's, this one is Serial #014 of a serie...
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posted by tims
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by tims

Newbie Question about 'Intersecting' layout

About every 10 years or so, my father and I unpack the lionel (O Gauge) and try and set something up. We just finished...
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posted by denrusso
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by denrusso

FSM kit#6

Anyone know where I can get one of the latest kits "Skinner's Row"? I can't believe he sold out so quickly. My fear is o...
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posted by algest
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by algest