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    When did ditch lights appear?

    Anyone know when ditch lights first appeared, and when they came into general use? I realize that the answer probably depends on the railroad, but perhaps someone knows the general timeframe? Thanks, as always, from you experts!
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    SD45 Length

    Can one of you diesel experts out there advise me of the overall AND between-bolster length of the EMD SD45? I know that the SD38, 40 and 45 were all built on the same frame, but what about the SD40T-2? Was the extra length of the T-2 hood accommodated on the same frame by just eliminating the...
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    Reliable DCC operation?

    I'm soliciting advice: I just purchased a new DCC system. At first my only (so far) decoder-equipped loco ran pretty rough - jerking, stalling, etc. After I thoroughly cleaned all rails with a Bright Boy, things worked fine. But that raises a question: I haven't yet added scenery, so I can get...
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    Which was the Mars light?

    I'm modeling mid-20th Century D&RGW - for their F7A units, which headlight was the Mars light? -- upper or lower? And if you know, did D&RGW dim rear-facing (non-Mars) lights, or turn them off completely?
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    Diesel Loco Specs

    Can anyone point me to a site giving specs on diesel locomotives? I'm specifically interested in the wheelbase (bolster to bolster) and overall length of the EMD SD40T-2 and SD45.
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    Which DCC Cab?

    I'm about to take the plunge into DCC. I like the design of the NCE ProCab, with its center thumbwheel - it appears that speed, direction, bell and horn all can be operated with one hand, as opposed to Digitrax and others where you have to hold the (400) cab in one hand and turn the dials with...
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