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    Differences between Am. Locomotive, Baldwin, and Schenectady 2-8-0 prototypes?

    I've been seriously looking at buying the Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 in order to model the D&RGW during the 1920s-40s. But, the Bachmann is a 1918 vintage Baldwin. The D&RGW didn't buy any Baldwins after 1908, according to a steam engine roster. This brings up the first question....(I've just...
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    Comments on the MDC 2-8-0 or Model Power 2-8-2 for Colorado RRs?

    I'm interested in trying to model a Colorado road during the 1920-40s, particularly branchline operations. From what I've seen, I'm not sure that there are many ready to run locomotives out there for this. I have noticed the MDC 2-8-0 and the Model Power 2-8-2. These may be a possibility for...
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    Returning to the hobby - What about Nn3?

    I'm returning to the hobby after a VERY long absence. Originally, I had dabbled in HOn3, but never had sufficient space for much of anything other than dioramas. N Scale makes a lot of sense for many reasons, especially space-efficiency and operating realism. As my user name indicates, I have...
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