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    Relative newbe

    Hi all: My name is Vic and I am working on a post war Lionel O gauge layout. I am currently using my grand kids as an excuse to spend money but it is really for all of us. Fortunatey my wife is into it also and I have a harder time slowing her down on ebay than I do holding myself back. I...
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    O gauge model plans

    I am looking for models or plans for O gauge industrial and mining site. Can anyone help?
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    spraying glue

    I use a mixture of 50/50 Elmers glue and water to hold down grown cover, grass, etc. My problem is with the spray bottles I have tried. None of the nozzles give a nice even spray. I clean them very thourghly after each use to no avail. Any suggestions?
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    digital music

    Can anyone direct me to a source for digital music circuits that i can use on my layout? I am looking for circus or carnival music. Thanks Vic D
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    animated accessory plans

    Does anyone know of a source for animated accessory plans for items such as ferris wheels, playground swings, amusment park rides, etc.?
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    LED switch indicators

    I built a circuit board using a 4001 IC ( flip/flop) to light a red or green LED to indicate which mode the switch is in. It works OK but the LED's flicker when the train is running. I am O gauge with post war Lionel. I operate the switches off of a Post war Lionel ZW trans former. All 4 of the...
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    O gauge magazine help

    I am new to O gauge model railroading. What magazine(s) would you O gauge experts recommend?
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    Lionel Post war engines

    I have an "o" gauge diesel # 2032 and a steam engine #646. Both of them run well but I cannot get good traction with them. They are hard pressed to pull more that 7 or eight cars without significant wheel slippage. And this is on th flat. I have cleaned the wheels and removed a lot of residue...
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    engine ring

    On my post war Lionel engine, # 1862, whenever the engine crosses a contol track or a switch it reverses. Anyone have an idea as what to look for? Thanks: Vic
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    Lionel Trucks

    I am having trouble with the power pick up shoe on one of my Lionel trucks. I cannot figure out how to remove the shoe without destroying part of the truck. Can anyone help? Vic D
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    Miniature switches

    I need a source for miniature switches. I tried the internet but too data. Anyone help?
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    Reverse unit

    I need a reverse unit for a Lionel diesel #2032. Can anyone help?
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    ZW transformer rebuild

    I need to change the rollers in my Lionel ZW teansformer. Any tricks or problems I need to be aware of? Any help will be greatly appreciated, I have never worked on a transformer before.
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    ZW transformer rebuild

    I need to change the rollers in my Lionel ZW transformer. Any tricks or problems I should be aware of. Any help will be greatly appreciated, I have never worked on a transformer before. Vic D
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    J.L. Cowen's Postwar Lionel Trains

    Is anyone familair with Cowen's O-gauge Reference Manuals? If so, what do you think of them as repair guides and for sources for repair/replacement parts. I am especially interested in parts for accessaries.
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    Help

    Somewhere on the Guage I read a thread about a good source for small solenoids. Anyone have any info please let me know. I am looking for the double throw solenoids used on switches. Anyone have a good source for replacement Lionel parts? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Vic D
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