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    It's MONDAY 1-24-05, weekend modeling accomplishments!

    I got the cork and track laid for about half of my first layout. Completed the mainline loop, a shortline loop, and a passing siding. Soldered power connections to the rails, connected it all to make sure it works OK. Next up: installing switch machines under the table, and starting...
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    Wiring Tortoise switch machines

    Greetings from a newbie to model railroading. I am beginning construction of my first layout (N gauge), and based on recommendations in this forum decided to go with Circuitron Tortoise switch machines and Atlas custom turnouts. I'm pretty handy with wiring and electronics, but I do have a...
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    Switch Machine Recommendation?

    Wondering what the collective wisdom of this forum has to say about switch machine manufacturers. I'm returning to model railroading after a hiatus of 20 years or so, and so am a bit out of touch with who's good and who's not. Who do you prefer for switch machines, and why? In searching the...
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