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    Proto 2000 FA units

    hi, I recently purchased a Proto 2000 FA-2 unit in Via Rail colours for my son, (unpowered) real good price. When I got home, I saw a FA-1 (powered) unit in CNR colours on E-Bay. Wondering if the FA-2 shell will fit on the FA-1 chassis (frame). Did both units use the same frame? Planning...
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    i'm back...need new ideas

    hi Kevin, We're HO scalers. I'm thinking of going about twice the size in square feet. At one time, I have thought of two square-ish areas with a shelf setup in between. Personally, I like some switching, not just around and around it goes. Need at least a 22" radius min. on one line...
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    i'm back...need new ideas

    hello everyone, After a six month absence, I'm back. Now I've got my son (9 y.o.) interested in his first passenger train so I need to improve on the 4 x 8 layout to accommodate the longer rolling stock. Thinking of something along the line of a folded dogbone but definitely would like a...
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    IHC Mountain Repair

    hi msowsun: I'd be willing to purchase a cab from you. Would you let me know what you're willing to sell one for. thanks, Rod
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    dual power pack and DC common rail

    hi Jack, I use the common rail method with an MRC pack and a cheap Bachmann pack (single control per pack). They work great for me. I would think if your packs are dual control there should be dual DC contacts. Maybe? The Atlas wiring book is fairly good at explaining the wiring...
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    IHC Mountain Repair

    hi, I'll try the repair (if I can find the missing pieces). tk u Rod
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    IHC Mountain Repair

    hi, I don't have pictures of my loco but the cab section has a piece broken off. The boiler section is intact but the cow catcher is broken off and the piece above the steering (front) wheels that the front end attaches to is slightly cracked. I thought this piece could be unscrewed and a new...
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    IHC Mountain Repair

    Hi Glen: Yes, this is a President's Choice train set. Nice locomotives, rest of it is so-so in quality. Rod
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    IHC Mountain Repair

    I have a 4-8-2 that fell off the layout and had an unfortunate meeting with the floor. The front end is busted up as well as the cab portion but it still runs well. Before I spend the money on an IHC parts catalogue do they sell replacement parts or are there other manufacturers that will sell...
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    New Member

    Hey Gil: Nice to meet you. it's cold, very cold lately. Wish I were in a warmer climate some days. Talk to you soon. Rod
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    New Member

    Hi Cannonball: Nice to meet you; it's Rod not Ron by the way. Are you a steam person? Rod
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    New Member

    Hi Ralph, Nice to meet you. Rod
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    New Member

    Hi Charlie, That sounds like a pretty ihteresting job. (ie. short line). I like to model GP7'S/ GP9'S with a high hood, steamers, and F7's; generally stuff that you won't find working anymore. I'm a history buff when it comes to railroading. Most of my locomotives are Athearn stock but I have...
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    New Member

    Hello Everyone: My name is Rod, I'm a new member as of today. I live in Windsor, Ontario Canada with my wife and son. I am a HO fan. Nice to meet everyone.
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