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  1. trainsteve2435

    Walthers cornerstone info. needed.......

    Hello all, does anyone know if walthers has a site where a person can download templates of their buildings and industries to place on a layout for planning before you buy the kit? when i was into HO scale, i went through a lot of industries and buildings not really knowing how well they would...
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    N scale coupler question......

    Hello everyone, since im new to N scale, im wondering who makes the best couplers for locos and rolling stock? I looked on the Kadee site, but i didnt see any N scale. Im looking for the magna matic knuckle couplers, not the rapido type. thanks!:wave:
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    feeder wire question.......

    hello everyone, im new to N scale and have a question.... what size feeder wire is recomended for N scale track? On HO scale i used 22 AWG or door bell wire, will this work for N scale also? thanks!:cry:
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    Walthers indexed turntable question......

    Hello everyone, im wanting to install the newer walthers indexed turntable on my layout along with a full round house. Can anyone tell me where i could download the templet for this so i can plan it out? thanks!:wave:
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    New to N scale...need some help please!

    Hello everyone, been a long time since i last posted on here, for those of you that remember me, i was a die hard HO scaler, but due to space constraints i have opted to go N scale. i have chosen to model the Atlantic Longhaul Line layout featured in a Atlas track plan book. i already have the...
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    Moveable Stageing question........

    Hello everyone, i have searched this site but cant seem to find any info on building portable or moveable stageing. Does anyone know of any info or pictures on how i might do this? Thanks!:wave:
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    9' x 9' x 24" shelf switching layout......Help!

    Hello everyone, due to moveing to a smaller house, i have had to down size my layout from 22' x 19' to a small shelf style switching layout. Does anyone know of a site for switching track plans? Thanks!:eek:
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    Clouds, Clouds,....Help!

    Hello everyone, i am looking for some downloadable cloud templates or pictures i can trace and cut out to spray clouds on my backdrop. i have looked all over, but cant find any. Does anyone have any idea where i may find something like this? thanks in advance!wall1
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    Everyone, i need some help please!

    Hello, i am getting ready to place an online order for some Woodland Scenics scenery items and need some input from you all. im modeling the AT&SF from Amirillo to Clovis and have a question for you..... would the ballast there be more of a brown ballast or more of a iron ore color? Also, what...
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    Centerline track cleaner......

    Hello, i just purchased one of the Center line HO scale track cleaners and was wondering what others use on the cleaner wheel? Center lines web site recomends Goo Gone, but i wasnt sure how good this product is. Can someone recomend a cleaner for this track cleaner? thanks!:eek:
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    Digitrax UTP Panels?

    Hello all, can someone reccomend the best place on line to order the Digitrax UTP throttle panels? I know Loys Toys used to have them, but he went out of business. any help is apprecited.:rolleyes:
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    Atlas MP15 WOE's........

    Hello everyone, this is going to be a dumb question, but here it goes...... i just got a really good deal on a Atlas MP15 with sound and all and its wearing the L&N scheme......now here is the WOE... I model the AT&SF during the 1960 - 1970's. How can i justify buying this loco? i have been...
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    OK everyone, i need some suggestions please!

    Well, the time has come to decide on a name for my free lanced short line railroad. I want to use the initials of my 4 children which are the following: M M B R. My layout is based loosely on the Santa Fe sometime in the 1970's. Can someone help me come up with some sort of name?:confused:
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    Help, i need loco storage track?

    hello everyone, im modeling the AT&SF post 1970's on a small ficticious short line and need to know if there is a such thing a place used to store locos when there not being used or on a turn around? im not talking about a yard or loco facility, remember, this is a branch line out in the middle...
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    Genesis SP MP15

    Hello, can anyone suggest a good internet place to purchase one of the Genesis MP15's in SP? I have googlec it but they seem to be scarce. i dont need DCC or sound, i can add those later. Thanks!:p
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    NCE D14SR Decoder problem....

    :confused:Hello everyone, i have a small problem, i just purchased one of the new Kato SD40-2's and the NCE D14SR decpders to put in it. the problem is that after putting the decoder in, every time i put the loco on the track and turn the power on, it takesoff by its self and i have no control...
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    Walthers single track truss bridge ???????

    Hello everyone, does anyone out there know of a company that sales both the single track truss bridge abutments with the matching wing walls? i have looked everywhere, but can only find one or the other, even Walthers only offers the wing walls for the double track truss bridge. Any help would...
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    New module pics.....

    Hello everyone, here are a few shots of my newest module, and as usual, all comments and suggestions are welcome. Thanks!:wave:
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    Who has the best price and service?

    Hello again everyone, can someone recomend the best internet place to order code 100 track and HO cork? Thanks!:mrgreen:
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    Help guys, im lost!

    Hello everyone, im stuck. Can someone tell me the maxium radius curve i should have on a 5' island in order to make it look as real as possible? Im modeling HO scale. Thanks!:wave: