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    picture resizer program

    I am looking for a program that will print out a picture in the size I want and not the original size. I have a program that will resize a picture down to HO but when I print it out the print-out is the size of the original picture. I am trying to make building out of card stock and I just...
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    graphics program

    What graphics/picture resizing program will print out the original picture to the reduced size preferred The one I found will reduce the size in the computer but when I print it out the picture is the same size as the original.
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    temperature to bake on paint

    I was reading where some guys put their locomotives in an oven to bake on the paint. At what temperature and for how long would one bake their loco or other metal project? Would you also bake on the primer in the same manner?
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    How to paint PRR steam locos

    Please referr to the thread " how to paint PR steam locos'. It follows this thread. Thanks Leon
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    how to paint PA steam locos

    PA used instead of PRR or PENNSY I have been corrected in using an abrevation for the Pennsylvania Railroad. I have been using 'PA' instead of 'Pennsy' or 'PRR". I was not aware that PA referred to a deasel locomotive. I am sorry if this caused anyone some confusion. Leon :oops:
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    how to paint PA steam locos

    I know that most of PA steam locos are Brunswick Green but I read some where that the frames and the leading , trailing and tender trucks were painted black. I wish someone would verify this and also let me know if there is something else I should know. I have a bowser 2-10-0 that is now...
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    Season's Greetings!

    Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all!
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    Stepping Down

    Sorry to hear that 88. I am sure you have good reason and I wish you the best. I am glad you decided to remain with the Gauge though.
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    switch track maintenance

    Hi Russ; I did the continuity ck and found a wire broke on two switches. Opened them up and I see where I have a very delicate job for my nervous hands. Thank God for the challenge. Thanks, Leon
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    switch track maintenance

    Hi Squidbait; the remote switches are made by Bachmann and they show no signs of a burnout--over heating. Leon
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    switch track maintenance

    I have a couple of N-scale switch tracks which I haven't used for few years and they switch in one direction but not the other. Is there something I might do to remedy this? I was thinking of trying to clean the gunk which may have formed in the mechanism. If this is possible--what would be the...
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    scratch built turntable

    Well Andy, I retired this past Feb. and decided to lay some track down in the attic and since then I have been reading up on building a layout since I have been away from this for a while. I have been at this since I was a young boy and still have plenty of interest in the hobby. But like...
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    scratch built turntable

    Thanks to the Academy for ending my search. The tutorial on scratchbuilding the TT is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks again!
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    scratch built turntable

    I have been looking for a turntable tutorial I had seen which I think was the best. The problem is: as smart as I am,:mrgreen: I forgot where I seen it. This tutorial showed everything in detail from cutting the whole to building the bridge including the electrical details. I am sorry for the...
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    What era draws your attention the most?

    HO and N. I m trying to get something started in the attic but at the present time I am mostly in the repair mode with a lot of armchairing.
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    What era draws your attention the most?

    1880 to 1920 era is where I like to model.
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    gear noise

    What gear sounds would you get if the worm gear was set too low or too high?:confused:
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    zealot e-mail

    I didn' get an E-mail yesterday again. Sure must be an evasive problem!
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    zealot e-mail

    thanks ezdays--will do
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    zealot e-mail

    recieved the E-mail today happy to say. I guess I had better try a little more patience.
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