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    train control

    I have one loop of track with 4 sidings,non dcc.my problem is the transformer is too far from the track.I do not have the track in blocks.it is all wired as one block with the sidings insulated to park trains on.the loop is like a dog bone with 30 feet distance to the ends so cannot see the...
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    My New Layout

    looks like a great start,i have spent a year on my layout off and on mostly off,and finally have the track all laid out and ready for road bed.things take a lot of time in this hobby.I like the steam era too and think I will model in the late 1890,s.looks like you have a lot of wiring and looks...
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    distance between tracks

    can anyone tell me the distance between tracks for on30 narrow gauge,I was told it is 2 inches for HO gauge from center to center of the rails
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    Start of My Layout

    great job on the tunnel portals,they look very real.
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    some new pics of the pike

    looks great,iam still laying track but looking forward to adding buildings and scenry soon
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    my trains got the shakes!!!

    thanks for all the help,I found the problem.it was the plastic tab that goes into the hole on the truck. the hole is a little too large and uneven causing the box car to rock back and forth going down the tracks.a little thin tape around the tab makes it fit into the hole without so much slop...
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    my trains got the shakes!!!

    is it normal for the n scale rolling stock to shake going down the rails? the box cars are worst,they vibrate and are not rock steady,it does not look too cool.when i had g scale rolled down the rails real smooth but they also have a lot of weight.i tryed adding weight inside the box cars but...
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