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    Using flex track

    Thank you Gary - sometimes I need the simple things pointed out!
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    Using flex track

    That's a very good question. Without removing the end tie the rail joiner simply won't push on to the rail. As you can tell I am also new to Flex-track. Help, anyone?
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    Foam Board

    Many thanks Andrew - that's exactly what I meant. A great link!
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    Foam Board

    Does anyone know of any web sites or publications that cover the topic of modeling with foam board (or a combination of foam board and styrene?) Or experience?!
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    new train record today

    Hats off to the French for this new record. Yes their regular train service will crawl by at a meager 200 mph - just as it has done for some years now. I don't know about others but when I ride a train I like to see the detail of the scenery/buildings/other trains passing by at a slightly more...
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    HO vs. N

    Thanks for the welcome, Sumpter250. You've got the right Wainscott! We moved here six years ago from the UK and are loving it! I've taken up model railroading again after a gap of 35 years - and my young daughter loves it. The Guage forum is going to teach me a lot!:) Tim.
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    Many Free Paper Models For Downlaod

    I agree. Fun and Free is always good! I found this site last year sometime and although I haven't done anything with the downloads I think they could be useful as a starting point for modeling. I might try playing with the images on MS Paint and seeing what can be achieved. Perhaps with a bit...
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    HO vs. N

    Dear Dmcgeoch, If you want to create a layout that simulates "high speed" passenger trains then modeling in N scale will give you the maximum amount of what may be called "distance realism." High speed trains only go fast in between points - and in real life need a lot of track to safely get...
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