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    Problem Installing a Sound Unit in Boxcar

    Hello Folks, Have a problem. I have installed a simple sound unit in this car, using Mantua tender trucks. The screw running up through the bolster provides a connection point for the needed track power. These are the simple connections: a wire to each truck; two wires to speaker; 9 volt...
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    Akane Allegheny Motor

    I need opinions concerning a motor problem w/this loco. Engine was built in 1964. It has never been run. In checking it out, I found that it would not operate. Eventually, I identified the following. Once the motor was freed, it would run fine, but would start 7 out of 10 times. Several(?)...
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    Bowser Parts

    Can anyone provide a discount source for these parts, specifically the complete drive transmission for both engines on a Challenger?:)
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    Intermountain Railway Co

    Can someone explain the difference between Intermountain's "Regal Line" and their other line (whatever that may be)? I have just purchased one of their F7A, which is prominently marked as a Regal Line. Thanks.
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    Consumer Applied Details

    I'm peeved! Not that any of you should care. I now have 7 BLI locomotives. I consider myself a fairly good customer of theirs. I admit, I don't have three of each type. I would like verification of my decisions concerning application of coupler cut bars. There are no instructions enclosed...
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    Fluted Side NKP Pass. Cars

    I don't see a better place to ask this question, so I put it here. In the '50s, NKP was using these cars, however they ordered only coaches, sleepers, and Bed/Dine/Lounge cars. My questions concern decaling these correctly. I have a beautiful set from Nickel Plate Products. (1) Please provide...
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    Balboa MoPac PA

    Hello, Need to separate chassis form shell. It appears, pilot, fuel tanks, chassis, remove as one piece. Have removed all blackened chassis screws. Yet the two pieces are firmly together at the fuel tank area. Only separation movement is at extreme ends. Center door grabs overlap...
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    Fuel Foiler info

    I have just acquired a couple of Fuel Foilers. They have trailers mounted on a chassis. That's all I've got. The chassis has a tougue-like extension at each end, with an eye on each corner. I have lost track of what hardware was used with these. Is there a bogey that attaches to these...
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    Mantua Sound System

    I have one of these, installed in a Mikado tender. These were manuf. for use w/a nine volt battery. Previous owner made wiring changes to change to track voltage. I trust this worked, as it is neatly done, although the three wires and their attachment to the leaf switch contact is not as the...
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