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    DIY low profile wheelsets for code 55 Atlas

    The other night I was running some of my MT cars on my layout that has Atlas code 55 rail and as you know the flanges were riding on top of the rail spikes making that unprototypical buzzing sound. I thought to myself " How can I fix this problem without having to buy all new wheelsets?". Then I...
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    Scenery and dryer sheets?

    I was wondering, has anyone used "used dryer sheets" in place of paper towels or gauze when building up the terrain on a layout?:???: My wife and I have a couple of grocery bags that we have been saving to do this with.
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    Code 80 to 55 transition joiners

    Hey, I was just wondering does anybody know if someone makes a transition rail joiner from atlas code 80 to code 55? I know that I have alot of code 80 flex track from my earlier layouts that I could use on my staging yards and helixes. It would save a lot of money if I could reuse all of this...
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    New N scale steam models

    I was looking at some of the websites that are announcing the new 0-8-0 switchers coming out this year ( I think it is Walthers ). In the advertisement for these engines they mention something about that one of the last mainline roads to buid this type of switcher was the Norfolk and Western.The...
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    Atlas code 55 turnout machines

    I need to know if the Atlas deluxe under table switch machine is worth looking at to use on my layout. My benchwork consists of 3/4" plywood and cork roadbed. Any opinions on this?
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    New N scale member

    Hello, how is everybody today? Well I am new to this hobby forum and I have to say that I am pleased to see a forum that is used truly for what it is intended for. I have been reading your posts and I have been getting alot of good information and ideas for my model railroad (I'm trying to build...
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