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    Changing Couplers for Life Like FA-1 FB-1

    Any recommendations on how to do this? I have been told that you cannot convert the coupler on the front of the FA-1. If that's the case, I might as well only convert the coupler at the rear of the B unit since they always run together. Any help is appreciated.
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    N Scale Steam

    I am considering purchasing an N Scale Steam Locomotive. I know the Bachmann Spectrum Consolidation and Light Mountain are good choices, but I am looking for advice regarding some of the smaller locos available. Anyone have a good or bad experience with the MDC/Athearn engines? 4-4-0? 2-6-0...
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    Con Cor Heavyweights & Unimate Couplers

    Anyone have experience using Unimate couplers on Con Cor Heavyweight passenger cars? My seem to constantly uncouple and since I always run them together I thought Unimate Couplers might be a good solution. I don't know which shank length to get. Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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    Benchwork for Module

    I have read some of the other threads about building a module and have a few questions. People have mentioned using the foam insulation for the top of their module with a couple of stringers to support the foam. Am I understanding this right? How do you mount track on the foam insulation...