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    Dirt

    Funny I have a Sante Fe Loco, and it never derails, except for the one switch, I tried to take book advise and file down the switch and the wheels go right through it. The trains seem to work better on a Y switch than a full turn out. I think it would be cool to see sparks and smoke, as long as...
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    Dirt

    Well thing are going pretty smooth, I have been switching out the switches and the derailing is getting better. I waiting on one more switch to replace another. Is there anyone out there who never has a train derail. I have a question on dirt. What is the rock or dirt I see around the track...
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    derailing is getting the best of me

    I think I have a pretty good track layout, as I said before this is my first try, there has to be something IM not doing right. This derailing is getting the best of me. I took back a box car that seemed to be derailing a lot and got a smaller one and everything was fine, I put my last switch in...
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    derailing

    Thank you Thanks for all the suggestions, IM going to the train store today and buy the gauge and have the wheels checked. This is like a big game, but fun. Can someone tell me how to post a pic on here, I would love to get some input on the layout. Its only track, not even wired as of yet, it...
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    derailing

    Hi, my name is Dino Petrocelli, IM from albany ny, IM a professional photographer, if anyone wishes you can view my web site at www.dinopetrocelli.com. IM slow in the winter and figured I would turn my old studio into a train depot. I went a bit crazy and finally got a track laied, I have 6...
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