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Re: HO 4x8 Layout

Here's some good sites: * Mike's Small Trackplans: http://www.naisp.net/users/mfischer/m_train2.htm * Thor's All Gauge...

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posted by dpharris

7 comments posted 23yrs posted by dpharris

Atlas HO GP40 Plow installation??

Working on a DRGW Atlas HO GP40. I know I have to install the front plow. It comes with two small prongs for installing...

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posted by rath928

2 comments posted 23yrs posted by rath928

Re: Stupid G question

> Sorry about this stupid question but I can't really find a G scale(gauge) site >to answer it, of course it maybe beca...

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posted by rmr

13 comments posted 23yrs posted by rmr

Re: Weight data needed for Bombardier Commet V commuter cars

Lars, Um, why do you want the weight info for the Comet V cars? If you're thinking about maybe properly weighting the ca...

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posted by hzakas

0 comments posted 23yrs posted by hzakas

Kadee questions

The issues are Kadee specific, eg 1. How to stop knuckle-closure springs falling off, I loose 5-6 each exhibition and t...

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posted by genet

5 comments posted 23yrs posted by genet

Digitrax decoder help

Hi all New at this!! First time install of a decoder (4 function) into a Hornby Black 5 went great.. I have also instal...

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posted by robert-kemp

2 comments posted 23yrs posted by robert-kemp

Via Duct Kit

I am assembling a Mirco Engineering Via Duct Set and was wondering if anyone knew of a place I could look at some pictu...

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posted by richard.small

7 comments posted 23yrs posted by richard.small

New To the Hobby

Hi Mike here. I am just getting into the hobby of model train layouts and was wondering if anyone could point me to a w...

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posted by missippimike

6 comments posted 23yrs posted by missippimike

Basic help with layout design (long!)

Hello everyone! I'm getting ready to start "the layout". You know, the one that eats most of the basement and provides...

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posted by spowell

14 comments posted 23yrs posted by spowell

Trix Big Boy

Hi all, Does anyone own an HO Trix Big Boy? I was just wondering on the performance. I have 3 Rivarossi ones, but I kno...

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posted by red62lark

8 comments posted 23yrs posted by red62lark

CPR Pullman coaches in Austria/Italy.

Hi all, this is not an April fools joke nor a troll ;-) I've come across a reference in a book to a complete train of P...

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posted by procter

1 comments posted 23yrs posted by procter

Is Sound the "Next Big Thing"?

With Broadway Limited breaking the sound barrier in HO scale locos, and now Athearn announcing their next steam engine...

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posted by "fundynorthern"

25 comments posted 23yrs posted by "fundynorthern"

Advice on laying track

Hello Hello, What is the easiest, simplest, quickest, most economical way to lay #1 gauge track OUTSIDE for a 4 1/2' by...

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posted by Timothii

2 comments posted 23yrs posted by Timothii

Re: Atlas HO U30C

> Probably old news but.......... > > Atlas has announced a U30C in HO scale. Looks like it is based on the > older C30...

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posted by gforestieri9

8 comments posted 23yrs posted by gforestieri9

Flex Track Question

I finally began to lay some roadbed and track today... and am using Atlas Flex Track where ever possible. This is the f...

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posted by bobbyt9999

21 comments posted 23yrs posted by bobbyt9999