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    Painting Undec Locomotives

    I saw some great pricing on an undecorated Kato SD-80 online ($55). I like the way the UP paint scheme looks and was wondering if you fellows could give me some background on painting and applying logos and other lettering to undecorated locomotives. From pics I've seen the paint scheme...
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    1st layout recommendations for a newbie

    As I'm planning on using a hollow core door for a base, any recommendations for a layout in a 30" by 78" space? I'd like to have the ability to run multiple trains at once and would like to do something more elaborate than just a simple loop with turnouts. I checked out 'Mike's Small...
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    Life Like Engines for a Newbie

    I've checked out Spookshow and have narrowed my choices to following Life-Like products: A List GP20 SD7 SW9/1200 B List F40PH GP38-2 GP18 (low nose) F7A Just a few questions for you guys: 1) Any general comments on the any of the choices? 2) Any others I should...
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    Life Like trains sets

    Does anyone know if the engines and cars in the Life Like sets are decent. I've read that the Bachmann stuff is junk, and Life Like seems to be much better in quality. I'm getting started in the hobby and wanted to purchase a set, rather than buy the pieces individually.
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