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Does anyone know if there is a manufacturer that makes a CB&Q Switcher in HO similar to the one pictured? The picture is of a Kato N-Scale unit. I've looked everywhere - seen an HO version? Thanks, Pat :wave:

Hey guys and gals - I need your advice. I have a section of new track that is elevated and on a 24" curve. At one PRECISE point all my locos - jump the front wheels. I have attached a photo to demonstrate. The frustrating (and hard to figure out) point is that this is on a FIXED section 0f 24"...

Has anyone got a copy of the addiction sign? - - - I found one that isn't very funny. I've seen better! The one I have is entitled ""Warning! Model Railroad Disease Highly Contagious to Males of all Ages". I saw one at a train show (not for sale) that was much better - sorta geared for wives and...

Does anyone have any experience with the Auto Throw Feature on the Hare 2's? When connecting the the throw trigger rail to J-3 - the tortoise just cycles over and over. I have the switches and gaps done correctly - I believe. Using Atlas Insul-Frogs with Power Routing. I am ALSO using a separate...

Pardon me if this is a dumb question. I have purchased (without being aware of all the problems I would have) three 12 wheel locos. No matter what I do - they simply will not traverse my track configurations. I know that some of my curves are too tight. The eight wheel locos do OK. Can you...

I can use (and probably live with nicely) JMRI with my Lenz Set-100. I've been snooping around at traintools and zugdcc. Anyone had any experience with you gotta pay for" software? Hope your trains are staying cool - it is 103 here :p Pat

What's wrong with major internet hobby suppliers not replying to simple emails - like what's the status of my $400 plus order??? I am going to choose where I buy ANY MRR product by the firm that REALLY provides this VERY BASIC form of customer service. -----OK I feel better now------ If you are...

I believe I have this narrowed down - but just want to make sure. Just got this Proto 2000 HO ALCO PA Loco (by Walthers) that is DCC ready. From the best I can tell I need the DH163P Decoder for the PA and PB units. I was a bit confused about what they call a 9 - pin connector - clearly this...

I'm at the point of buying some switches. I have noticed that Atlas has a Super line and a Custom line. What is the difference? Is the Tortoise the best motor to use - or something else? (DCC one of these days!) Thanks, Pat :wave:

Was testing this new set with some preliminary track and grades. As you can see below, I had to put a box of screws on top the loco - just to get it to begin this MILD grade without stuttering and slipping and requiring full throttle. I'm sure that part of the problem is a cheap loco (I bought...

I've tried repeatedly for at least a month to access Trains, Model Trains, Model Railroading, Toy Trains, Trains.com or Model Railroader Magazine - Model Railroading, Trains, Track Plans. Anybody got any idea why the site refuses to show up? Pat

Just received my starter loco - it is a Walther's ALCO FA-1 Diesel. I was just wanting to open it up to see how much room there might be for a decoder, etc. Is there any easy way without breaking something?? I've attached a photo. Thank you for your help, Pat Patrick

I have just started this new hobby! I am looking forward to being an active user of this neat forum. I have a "game" room upstairs that is all my own!:mrgreen: I plan to take quite a while deciding the scope, design and layout. My plan includes building for the future and not just starting...