Recent content by TexDoc

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    I'm Offically Mad At Kato

    I finally got the GS4 replacement for the first piece of junk that derailed, shorted out, and should have never been released. So first when I opened the tender to put the DCC decoder in all the parts fell out. The weight, and the brass connections that hold the board. So after spending 45...
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    SP 6304 Parked in Moscow, ID

    Thanks for nothing CNWman. Having to join something to view photos is a pain and not something I don't care to do. I am on enough junk mailing list already I have to delete daily. I would love to view the Black Widow pics, but not at the expense of giving away my email address to do so. Why not...
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    Internettrains.com ? Worst decision ever!

    Internet Trains Best advise, never order anything from internet trains. Worst dealer you can order from. They never have anything in stock that you order, never respond to inquiries, and frankly, stink on ice! Way too many reputable internet dealers out there to choose from. Scratch these...
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    Internettrains.com ? Worst decision ever!

    I think we all find a favorite and the reasons vary. I had a dealer that I did business with for over fifteen years, but a couple of years ago his shipping got so slow, several mistakes on orders so I tried a few different dealers. I am very happy with my primary dealer, Chuck at Feather River...
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    Internettrains.com ? Worst decision ever!

    The best time to order from Internet Trains is NEVER! I made the mistake once, like others, canceled after months of promises, lies, excuses and got my order from ScenicExpress in 3 days. Way too many great dealers on the net to waste time with this outfit.
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    DS64 Problem

    I have a DS64 installed and it was programmed and operated fine. I hooked another DS64 to the LocoNet and was prepared to hook-up additional switches to the next DS64. But before I started I checked the switches programmed on the original unit and nothing! No response. I tried resetting the...
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    Gondola's?

    Still Around I recently posted some pictures of gondolas on the KCS. There are lots of them, mostly old and rusty, used for scrap loading the goes to Mexico from Corpus Christi. Even old coal hoppers are used.
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    Busy, Productive Weekend

    I went craze and purchased a Topside Creeper. Why you ask? Because some people, determined to show their ignorance build layouts with a back corner or two out of reach unless one can convince Spiderman to become a model railroader, more specifically your hogger. Since I failed in contacting...
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    The Completed Storage Tank

    This evening I got the remainder of the scenery in place around the storage tank. Here is the finished (???) project. Is anything on the layout or the layout really finished?
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    An Addition to the New Plant

    This is an old and nearly forgotten storage tank. I don't remember who produced it. It's plastic and has been in a box covered with an ugly attempt to weather it 12+ years ago. I saw it last night and thought, "hey, all this needs is a new coat of paint, the old decal removed and and some...
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    KCS de Mexico Reto's in Corpus Chrisit

    As I crossed over the KCS yard I couldn't believe what I saw. Normally road power by passes CC. Could it be??? I made a quick exit, a fast turnaround while fumbling for my camera from under the seat, all the while thinking I was mistaken, maybe BNSF which shows up on occasion. But no! There...
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    Metal Wheels

    I ordered from Chuck a couple of months ago. Well, pre-order. Not in yet. Then I tired George and he said his inquiry emails are no longer answered by Fox Valley??? Guess something happened in the production cycle. Probably those pesky Chinese???
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    Metal Wheels

    Gang, I decided to take the plunge and start replacing plastic wheels with metal. But, come to find out, metal wheels are not available. At least the Fox Valley metal wheels. I haven't found an online dealer that has 100 packs in stock. In fact George told me that Fox Vally has even stopped...
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    Online Purchasing

    You might give Feather River Trains a shot. Chuck does an excellent job, fills order fast and is very helpful. Only an email or phone call away.
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    Challenger Mystery

    I can't answer that question. He stated that he "tested the decoder and the motor and both tested fine." No indication of how tested?
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