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    Opinions on various n-scale gear for noob

    hey check out something call AMI instant roadbed. this product looks like a real time saver and muh easier than glue etc. just type it on the web. it is a little bit stiff form of black putty tape. self stick and track self sticks. i thought it was way cool idea and will be using it.
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    switch help/suggestions

    getting ready to order up an entire new layout. my question is..... is the slow motion machine switches worth the money? i assume they have auxillary contacts for lights and such. Anything better out there? for the mark 3 type code 83 track. thanks wireyanker :)
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    dcc wannnabe newbee

    hey all i'm looking into dcc control . questions are: 1. how much and what sould i start with? my foam is down but have not bought anything else yet. 2. how much sould i expect to spend as a start up of say like 5 train engines. and 18 switches? 3. where is your best place to buy track...
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    4 x 8 suspended, raise & lower

    pulley system search for similar question under my name and pulleys just did this with great success. use garage door cables they are cheap and rated for whatever you want i use 350 lb about 3/16 diameter. and use there pulleys cheap and regularly avaliable.wireyanker
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    pulley system for garage

    pulley setup my pulley set up i like alot!!! the first time it was up and working we ran the table up and down probably 50 times. all i did was build a table and mine you iv'e been outof this for twenty years. anyhow i turned a scrap 1 by 12 board on it's side for an edge all the way around...
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    pulley system for garage

    hey i just did it for 55 bucks. it is inside a heated garage. the dust is a problem but mine goes up to a flat drywalled ceiling. i used garage door cable and garage door pulleys rated for 300 or so pounds. with a counterweight you can lift an 8 by 16 table up with one hand. the only limit i...
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    switches and such

    hi all. hey i am getting into this hobby again after being out for last twenty years. is there any special considerations i should know about in regards to ordering switches etc. with the new dcc stuff? i understand the concept with engine control but is there anything to do with the switches...
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