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    Opinion on Bachmann E-Z Mate

    I just bought two packages of 25 E Z Mate Couplers. There are two versions, 78105 and 78125. The 78105 are cheaper, they have a plastic sprung clasp that closes the coupler. The 18125 is a little more expensive and has a gold color spring just like the Kadee couplers, that keeps pressure on...
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    Bus Wire Configuration

    From everything I've read shielded cable is recommended but not essential. You should not run the power bus parallel with the control bus because interferrence is possible. If the two must cross try to do it at a 90 degree angle. I have set up a DCC system on a small 5' x 10' layout and had...
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    Other hobbies

    As far as hobbies are concerned, currently I am only into MRR. Occasionally I go fishing for either bass or trout but that has taken a back seat for the last two years. When I was in my 20's I had a 68 GTO that took most of my time. Not only was it a hobby it also was my transportation. I...
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    InternetTrains.com??

    I have placed three orders with Internet Trains. The first one was for over $400. They had problems getting all the items, so after more than a month of waiting I cancelled the order with them and ordered from Discount Model Trains. I got the entire order in two weeks. The second order I...
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    New Affordable Bachmann Diesels?

    Rob, I’ve only been into model railroading since December but I found Bachmann diesels with DCC onboard for $29-$35 US. Without DCC for $25. Don’t know what that equates to in Canadian dollars but I think these locos have been around for a while. I bought 12 since December. I’ve only had...
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    Your Local Hobby Shop

    Harpo, what are the two places in Alexandria, VA that you referred to? I work at Fort Myer in Arlington, VA only a few miles from Alexandria. There is a place in Fairfax, VA, "Grandad's", that has a large inventory. I've been there a couple of times. The first time was to learn about the...
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