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    Athearn Mikado Steam Engine

    Thanks, guys Sumpter and Goat, thanks a lot. Great ideas, and no you were not snooty. I admitted I goofed big time! I had considered soldering wires together, but I appreciate your details. I've also heard of that r/c control idea, but for HO? Would that work? I'd really like to put wiring...
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    The most challenging aspect of MR ...

    I use 2 inch styrofoam for trainboard, and laying cork and track is fun and easy. Those tiny nails push right in and never work back out. Foam can easily be cut for creeks, etc. Hills are easy to build up. Scenery with foam is also a blast. Easy to make awesome stratified rock layers. Without...
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    Athearn Mikado Steam Engine

    Okay, boy, was I stupid! I clipped off the cable to the DCC chip in my Athearn Mikado Steamer. Of course, it won't run now. I will never ever have DCC. How can an old Tech II power pack guy make this engine run again? Any ideas?
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    360 degree panoramic view of the train room

    Panoramic train room Jason, How did you make that photo? It's awesome! George