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    Help me decide which trackbed to use

    Folks, I've just joined the Atlas Model Railroad world, having deserted Bachmann and its EZ-track system. I already bought Atlas' 83 code Starter set but I'm undecided on which trackbed to use -- cork or black foam. Honestly, which one you like most? I'm all ears!!!:wave:
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    Need advice on how to lay track

    Folks, I just switched track sytems, from Bachmann's EZ-Track to Atlas Snap Track Code 83 Nickel-Silver Rail. As you can imagine, it's a whole new world for me, from laying out track with roadbed included to putting together track that'll need a roadbed, nails or spikes, etc. And I gotta admit...
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    Suggestions for benchwork tabletop

    Folks, I'm about to start working on my first benchwork. From what I'm seeing, birch plywoods (4x8s, 1/2", 1/4" thickness) are more expensive than what I thought. Any suggestions on a possible substitute? I'll REALLY appreciate your feedback!!!!
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    Track recommendations

    Folks, I've been in the hobby since last August and I'm already feeling confident to move to a different level. My first HO set was from Bachmann with the E-Z track system (steel with black roadbed.) I now feel like changing my track altogether and I'm thinking of switching to Bachmann's HO...
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    Re: hobbysurplus.com

    Folks, are any of you familiar with www.hobbysurplus.com? I just got their catalog and they have some very good prices on stuff, but I would like to know how reliable this joint is. I'm looking for example to this HO train set, 1 loco and five cars, nicely priced, but they don't say who the...
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    ebay a good choice?

    folks, I'm new in the hobby, which I began mostly for my son and now I'm completely hooked up! I'm planning to buy my son an Amtrak train set for Christmas. The deals I see at ebay are mind-boggling! But how safe is to buy from an ebay seller? Has anybody had any positive or negative experiences...
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    Cars that derail

    Hi fiolks, I'm new to the hobby but learning every day. I'm having a hard time with derailments; some of my HO freight cars are derailing at the same spot (a curve.) Any suggestions from the veterans out there? I'd appreciate it.
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