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    coupler question..

    regarding sizes.. I am thinking of using EZ mate or McHenry.. But not sure of sizes.. Passenger cars ? ( Athearn etc..) Freight cars ? Diesel Engines (ex: Athearn) ? if you could point me to a link that would be great or I'll just buy a few of each and figure it out i suppose...
  2. J

    Too stupid to lay flextrack !!!!!

    also don't be afraid to use a straight edge as simple as a 36" piece of 1 X 1 as a guide for the straight runs and cutting a template from plywood or masonite for the turns . You could make a template for each radius you are planning on using. j
  3. J

    Bachmann question..

    WOW..400MPH ! now thats scale accuracy ! I'm gonna check the 12" ruler thing..that seems logical to me.. I wonder what the top speed was for Doodlebugs and Budd RDC cars ... thanks j
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    Bachmann question..

    for those that have experience with various makers.. This past year I have started adding to my HO collection( again) after many many years away..I don't run the trains often but do now and then.. I do test run each as they are received. Here is my question, I have acquired many...
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