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    old train won't run

    Thanks for all the suggestions If the spring is weak that holds the contact on the track would that cause a problem Dale
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    table height

    Thank you all so much for your observations and comments. Thanks also to The Gauge for having this wonderful helpful forum. I think I will try some of these ideas by getting some foam board, setting it on some adjustable horses, setting up a simple layout and working with it for a while at...
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    table height

    I saw a layout with a couple O gauge trains a little above eye level. They were very impressive with lights, sound and smoke. Dale
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    table height

    Good idea Russ about the children. they do grow fast and it would not be a problem to make them each a footstool. When you speak about hand held I assume you are talking about DCC. This may be the best option as we have 6 grandchildren and 5 son inlaws that love to play. Given the 140 sq ft of...
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    table height

    :wave: In my woodworking shop I like to work where my flat hands meet the workbench 38". When I want a different angle I have this great rolling swival chair with no back and adjustable height. Dale
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    table height

    S is smaller than O. http://www.americanmodels.com/sscale.html Dale
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    table height

    When I want to answer a question from posting do I use this quick reply button?
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    table height

    :rolleyes: So far this is what I am thinking. Instead of using 2x4s I make deep chest of drawers, cabinets, and shelves to support the table say 40" or so off the floor. I space them out and put lights under the top so the halflings can play underneath. We would put down carpet, pillows, and...
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    table height

    :rolleyes: I read the table height should be about 4o". Why? Dale
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    old train won't run

    Thanks Michael We are thinking big we hope to expand to 6 trains and 300 ft of track so the grandchildren can all play. Dale
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    old train won't run

    It moves :) Thanks for the help! The leaver was locked. and the inside was dirty. It runs now but not every time. I have to tap it. I saw the copper contacts were black in places. What would be the best way to clean it up? I see their is lots of room inside the tender. Could a person put a DCC...
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    old train won't run

    :cry: I have an old American Flyer steamer and havn't used it for a while when I put it on the tracks it ran a little but the front wheels of the tender were sparking so I cleaned them off and put it back. no more sparks but no movement either just a buzz and the headlight shining down the...
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    What Gage would you recomend?

    You folks are simply inspirational So far this is what I am thinking. Instead of using 2x4s I make deep chest of drawers, cabinets, and shelves to support the table say 40" or so off the floor. I space them out and put lights under the top so the halflings can play underneath. We would put...
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    What Gage would you recomend?

    Thank you all for your coments I just visited a friend with an O Scale it took up a huge room and had 7 trains running. I had the fealing O Scale may be too big. Does HO have any operating cars? Dale
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    What Gage would you recomend?

    David Did you go back to the O scale? Dale
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