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    Finest Ballast

    I have heard reports the woodland scenics "fine ballast" is still quite large for n-scale. I tried using it, and although my attempts to ballast some test track failed due to improper ballasting techniques, I still thought the ballast quite large. Another thing is they don't have enough colors...
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    Painting locos, cars, and scratchbuilt

    I was wondering what you guys do when you are trying to paint locomotive and rolling stock shells with an airbrush. Do you use pure testors paint or the like, or do you thin it out. Does your technique change if painting scratchbuilt buildings and structures. What is the better/easier paint...
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    Wiring for DCC

    I have planned my layout very carefully over the last couple of months but I am no expert on wiring, just inspiration :). I was wondering if someone could take a look at my layout for me to see if there are hidden reverse loops. I haven't installed decoders in all three of my SD35's yet so I...
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    Painting locos, cars, and scratchbuilt

    I was wondering what you guys do when you are trying to paint locomotive and rolling stock shells with an airbrush. Do you use pure testors paint or the like, or do you thin it out. Does you technique change if painting scratchbuilt buildings and structures. I am trying to paint my model but...
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    Best Atlas code 55 switch/Caboose Industry Ground Throw match

    I was wondering if anyone has matched a caboose industry gound throw with an atlas code 55 switch (N-scale). What is the best match? Will I have to modify anything and what type of clearance should I expect to provide from the switch to place the ground throw?
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    Atlas Code 55 and Peco Code 55

    I think that whatever I use, it would be in my best interest to keep the track uniform. I have read other inquiries about different kinds of track being typical in real real railroads, but since there can be such a compatiblity conflict between these two very different and distinct rail/tie...
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    Atlas Code 55 and Peco Code 55

    I am still in the planning stages of my N-scale model railroad layout. I have been in this for around three years now, at least in n-scale and although I am joining the local club to run my locos, I can't be there everyday. I have decided that I like the atlas code 55 track for its look and...
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