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    Derailing front trucks on a Spectrum 2-8-0

    I have a new Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 that I seem to be having a problem keeping on the rails. My layout has 19", 11" and one 9 3/4 " radius curves. The front trucks of the locomotive will derail randomly going into the curve. At first I thought it was the 9 3/4 curve. But, it's now happening on...
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    Need advise on using an air brush

    I've never used an air brush before, but I see it's the way to go to paint (DPM) structures. So, I purchased a single action air brush from Harbor Fright and have played with it on some cardboard. The problem I'm having is the paint seems to be too thick to flow out of the airbrush correctly...
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    Anyone using the MRC railmaster 2400

    I have a chance to pick up two MRC railmaster 2400 power units. The price is 23.00 each, both are still in their original boxes with manual and registration cards. They look like they were never used. The layout I'm working on will run two trains. I was wonder if these power units are worth...
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    What is the difference between MRC powerpacks?

    I'm looking to upgrade an old MRC 501N I picked up a flea market some months back. I've seen a few MRC Tech II model on ebay. I'm interested in either the TechII 2400 or TechII 2500. Can anyone tell me the difference, other then the momentum and brake switch on the 2500 or can someone make a...
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    New Member

    Hi,:wave: My name is Dom, I'm fairly new to Model Railroading. Having started my first N scale layout about 2 months ago. I have not done any model railroading since I was about 10 or 12, that was 50 years ago. My layout is build on an 80 X 30 door covered with a 1" layer of pink foam. Most...
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