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I just recently obtained 2 K4's, that are not DCC ready. Does anyone have any experience with installing a decoder in one of these K4's or can lead me in the direction of getting some info on them? Mark:wave:

Are Matte finish and flat finish the same? I always thought they were. But, with Krylon Matte finish I can see a little shine. Am I correct in thinking they are the same? If not, what flat finishes do you use? Mark

I have about 30 pieces of Mantua rolling stock(old, with metal floors, descent wieght, mostly 40ft boxcars) that I'm not quite sure what to do with. My original idea was to install new metal wheelsets and remove the Talgo coupler pocket and in stall new Kadee couplers with kadee draftgear box...

I have a Proto 2000 S-1 switcher that I put a Digitrax DH163PS in. When I operate the loco on my test track the switcher hardly moves. So, I made some adjustment to the speed CV's and saw no noticible difference. Next, I took the decoder out and ran the switcher with a DC transformer. The...

I've been working on background building for my shelf layout and it seems to be coming along pretty good!!! I am currently blackening out some of the windows to make the windows look more used and abused. My question is I would like to also lightly streak or weather the windows I haven't...

What is the link that you enter in what RR or structure you might be looking for and it tells you what magazine has published artilcles or picture about?:confused::confused::confused: Mark

It's going to be getting to that time of the year again with the holidays and everythingwall1. And I've been thinking about my Christmas layout I put under the tree. I am posting this question for suggestions on how to make my layout lighter for transporting from storage to where we set the tree...

Just wanted to get a feel from some of you guys on the Mantua Classics line (I guess their being made by Model Power now). I am particularly interested in the Goat and Camelbacks. Let me know what you think of them!!!;) thanks, Mark

I recently purchased Micromarks beginner's casting set. I've made 2 molds from it and it works very well!!!:thumb: My question is though, what do you use to clean out the measuring cups?:curse: I've had no problem cleaning out the mixed cups, but the pre mix cups are a real pain!:curse...

I've been working with Floquil paints lately and I've noticed when I prime parts to be painted and after the primer dries apply paint (with a brush)the primer pulls up and blends with the paint causing streaks.:curse: Am I doing something wrong?:confused: I'm just thinking of painting the parts...

I've recently completed the small trestle bridge from Campbell Scale Models(and It looks pretty good if I do say so myself)sign1 . But my small dilemma is how to paint it?:confused: Specifically, how to match the ties to the ties of my flex track. My layout is in the building stages and I plan...

Can anyone refer me to a article on hand-laying a crossover. The layout I wish to construct calls for a 14 degree crossover which can be obtained from BK Enterprises, but there is a 5 month wait for the kit.:cry: Any help is appreciated!!!:)

I am looking for any one who might have interest in my old MR or RMC magazines. I have mags from the 70's to present. Some are complete years and some are not. I would consider them from fair to excellent conditions(with the most recent in excellent condition) What do you guys do with your old...

I am thinking of purchasing a Digitrax Zephyer system for a bookshelf layout I am going to build over the winter. My question is, can this system be used with a walk around throttle via the UP5 interface? :confused: Any other thoughts about this system would be apreciated, too. Twilight

Anyone have any thoughts on what decoder to use in a 0-6-0T. I am new to this and have recently joined a model RR club that uses a Digitrax system and would like to convert this little guy over! Thanks, Mark :)

It's been awhile since I've posted on here and this question has probably already been answered before, but here it goes anyway! What kind of adhesive works best when laying down Homabed to a foam surface?:confused: I'm thinking Liquid Nails, will this be fine or are there other...

I'm considering using homabed on my layout that I'm working on. I am handlaying the track, so I want something sturdy to hold the spikes. I am also trying something else new, using pink foam as my surface(small shelf layout in HO). Anyone have any recommendations on how to lay the homabed down...

What color do you guys use for railroad ties? Do you use stain or shoe polish or something else? Let's hear some ideas, please!:wave: Thank-you Twilight:)

Where do you guys get your materials for hand-layed track? Do you buy it directly from Walthers or does you local hobby store have the items on hand(particularly the rails)or do they place the order for you? Or do you do mail order from some other vendor? Just wondering?:) Twilight:)

Last week, I posted my disenchantment with Atlas code 83 turnouts.:curse: So, I was able to get the turnout that was causing me the grief to work and only hours later another one failed!:curse: :curse: :curse: Over the course of two layouts, I must have had at least 10 to 12 of these things...