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    Grade crossing bell/gates/flasher detection

    Many thanks to all of you. Straight-track seems to have the best solution but at $40 for the detection unit and another $30 for the bell circuit plus flasher lights, crossing gates and gate actuation mechanism I'm probably looking at well over $100 per grade crossing. With the plan to have...
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    Grade crossing bell/gates/flasher detection

    I'm looking for a grade crossing detection unit which will activate lights, bell and gates. I had a very old unit made by Roanoke Electronics which worked great but they have been out of business for years. Any suggestions. Optical detection would be great.
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    Front wheels for steam loco

    Go to Northwest Shortline. They have anything you want.
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    SP Passenger train "Sierra"

    Does ANYONE have information on an SP passenger train named "Sierra" that ran starting in 1928? Thanks.
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    NCE DCC radio control

    I have a NCE system and am considering going to radio control. Does anyone have experience with the newer NCE radio system?
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    Underbody freight car brake detail.

    Could anyone help me with a photo or diagram of a 1940's era AAR freight car underbody showing the brake detail. Preferably a 40FT flatcar. Thanks.
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    Why are large turntables so high?

    I know its too late but here's Diamond Scale: http://www.diamond-scale.com/
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    Why are large turntables so high?

    Turntables I think CMR has a 90ft table. Diamond Scale moved to Glendale Arizona a few years ago and to someplace else in AZ recently. They were still in business as of a year or 2 ago. Someone else makes metal turntables. Can't remember who. Bowser still has tables.
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    Model Railroader Research

    Sorry its April 1943 Trains Magazine.
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    Model Railroader Research

    77, I have that issue right in front of me. There is nothing about the Alaska bridge anywhere in the issue.
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    Electro-uncoupling magnets

    Electro-magnets I'll try your suggestions. Since I posted I have had some luck modifying a Kadee electric. I added 4 heavy metal washers on each side and energized with 24 volts AC. It only works with HO scale size couplers but it works flawlessly....actually much better than than the...
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    Electro-uncoupling magnets

    Does anyone know of any under the track electro-uncoupling magnets that are available or can be made? I have tried to modify a Kadee Electric with heavy steel washers but without great luck. I would prefer to have nothing visible. Any help is appreciated.
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