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    Athearn re-powering

    Great Idea. I'm going downstairs right now to add a light to the A-unit I just recieved the parts from Horizon Hobby. They're quick only had to wait 3 days and then I'm going to take you up on that idea. Thanks again kemet
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    Athearn re-powering

    Hi all: I need some advice. I have a set of A&B F-7 Athearn Bluebox RTR and though they run just OK. I was going to re-power the A unit and add a power chassis to the B unit I purchased a set of Athearn Genesis F-7 power chassis and e-mailed Athearn support about any problems I would encounter...
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    Returning Member

    It's been almost a year since I last chated on this great forum, and a lot has happened since then. Since I am a military retiree my wife and I can travel almost anywhere the military goes on a space available basis. we spent a few months over in Egypt visiting friends that we made while I was...
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    New Kid on the Block

    Hope I am answering correctly since I've never been in a forum before. Penn Central eh I a New York Central Fan kemet
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    New Kid on the Block

    Thanks Russ we will also try this approach..Gosh I'm getting all sorts of great ideas from all of you Thanks to all Kemet
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    New Kid on the Block

    kemet Thanks I never even thought about the idea of damaging the machine with such a shallow frame.... I'm just in the planning stage now I just purchased one Tortoise Machine and Peco Turnout plus a piece of foam and I am going to practice your suggestion. Thanks again kemet
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    New Kid on the Block

    Benchwork and switch machine Recently retired...wife says I need a hobby...so here I am. do to my weight limits I am planning on building my benchwork out of 1X3 and the layout base out of 2"Extruded Foam panels. I am using Tru-Scale plain roadbed and Peco Code 83 Streamline Turnouts with Atlas...
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