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Today, 03:04 PM

ssoysal replied to a thread What’s your favorite code 80 flex track and why? in Trackage

+1 for Peco C80. I used that on two layouts and I've been very happy with it. As others said, Peco C55 is essentially a double-flanged C80 rail...

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Today, 03:03 PM

badlandnp replied to a thread Northern Pacific and Black Hills in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

To date this 844 is the most finicky loco I have put DCC into. The cab swings a LOT and therefore the wires twixt loco and tender must be absolutely...

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Today, 02:57 PM

MRLdave replied to a thread What’s your favorite code 80 flex track and why? in Trackage

I've always liked Atlas, mostly because it matches US tie spacing better than Peco, but also because I can get it locally. Currently using code 55...

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Today, 02:57 PM

el Gato Gordo replied to a thread What’s your favorite track cleaner and method? in Trackage

I just picked up a gallon of 99% IPA from Ace Hardware. That should last me until Kathy has me committed to a home for (fill in the blank as you...

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Today, 02:55 PM

ssoysal replied to a thread The Georgetown & Allen Mountain Railroad V 6 in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

Silly question, what does the CELEX corporation do?

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Today, 02:51 PM

el Gato Gordo replied to a thread The Georgetown & Allen Mountain Railroad V 6 in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

I like it a lot, also! I just bring up the thought for future reference. When I was an apprentice electrician in 1970 one job was in a brand new...

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Today, 02:48 PM

MRLdave replied to a thread Non-Permanent Adhesive? in Structures & Scenery

I've had good luck with Woodland Scenics Accent glue https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/A198 . A lot of my stuff is on NTRAK...

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Today, 02:34 PM

Paul Schmidt replied to a thread North American source for Dapol Easi-Fit or other NEM couplers in General Rail Discussion

They're my favorite British diesel too, followed by the Class 24s and the Class 66s. The Class 37s never looked better than when they assigned in...

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Today, 02:28 PM

Paul Schmidt commented on article Track cleaning, Linn Westcott, and No-Ox in Recent Highlights

I'd try Wahl hair-clipper oil, semaphore oil, mineral spirits or white spirits before I'd think of risking ATF. Here's the thing: I see no profit...

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Today, 01:58 PM

Nskale replied to a thread Non-Permanent Adhesive? in Structures & Scenery

Aleene's works for wee people and such but I can't guarantee it won't affect any surface.

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Today, 01:51 PM

Moose2013 started a thread Non-Permanent Adhesive? in Structures & Scenery

What do you use to adhere details (like wee people) to your layout scenes that is: (1) NOT permanent, and (2) Will NOT damage or discolour...

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Today, 01:26 PM

SteamPower4ever replied to a thread North American source for Dapol Easi-Fit or other NEM couplers in General Rail Discussion

I had a jigsaw puzzle of one many years ago. Always my favorite puzzle :)

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Today, 01:08 PM

Moose2013 replied to a thread North American source for Dapol Easi-Fit or other NEM couplers in General Rail Discussion

Moose first saw them in the Bo'Ness & Kinneil Railway yard in Bo'Ness, west of Edinburgh -- if you ever travel overseas that way. They were the...

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Today, 01:00 PM

Admin started a thread Weekend Update (5th Mar 2021) in General Rail Discussion

Please update us on the progress you have made on your MRR projects this week (commencing: 5th Mar 2021). This weekly thread is to post little...

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Today, 12:58 PM

bikerraypa replied to a thread North American source for Dapol Easi-Fit or other NEM couplers in General Rail Discussion

Those are such awesome machines. I don't know what it is about the Class 37, but it's always been my favorite, even though I've never actually seen...

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Today, 12:55 PM

Moose2013 replied to a thread North American source for Dapol Easi-Fit or other NEM couplers in General Rail Discussion

Those and RS-1's ... Dag'gum disease'els trying to fit in with the kewl crowd...

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Today, 12:40 PM

croteausean replied to a thread The Midland & Dorchester - Shelf Switching Layout in Modular Layouts

Thanks Rob, I appreciate you taking the time to go through and give them a watch. I don't think all of them have made it into the thread but the...

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Today, 12:38 PM

croteausean replied to a thread The Midland & Dorchester - Shelf Switching Layout in Modular Layouts

Michael, first and foremost thank you for the kind words and for giving the videos a watch. Secondly, I love this idea! I will definitely need to...

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Today, 12:28 PM

SteamPower4ever replied to a thread North American source for Dapol Easi-Fit or other NEM couplers in General Rail Discussion

The class 37s are in fact honorary steam locomotives :lol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6R7QR01L9g

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Today, 12:19 PM

MoPac replied to a thread Happy Birthday WP&P! (2nd of March) in General Rail Discussion

Happy Birthday!!!

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Today, 12:14 PM

TwinDad replied to a thread Check my work: Tortoise Controller in DIY Controllers

Continuing on, because... why not? Here are proposed circuits for controlling Atlas (twin coil) or Kato (single coil) solenoid machines from the...

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Today, 12:13 PM

MoPac replied to a thread What are You Buying this Month? (March 2021) in General Rail Discussion

These three Atlas trainman PS-2 covered hoppers came in the mail. Not bad for $43!

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Today, 12:13 PM

Digitallagasse replied to a thread The Georgetown & Allen Mountain Railroad V 6 in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

Older buildings tend to have lower ceiling heights. It is the reason older office buildings have more floors than modern ones. The Empire State...

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Today, 12:04 PM

MoPac replied to a thread North American source for Dapol Easi-Fit or other NEM couplers in General Rail Discussion

bikerraypa this is great news for you! Glad that you were able to find a better deal!

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Today, 12:04 PM

michaelrose55 replied to a thread The Georgetown & Allen Mountain Railroad V 6 in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

The next layer and the roof:

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Today, 11:57 AM

schedule22 replied to a thread Rocks, Scultpamold, and Mountains in Structures & Scenery

The mine cars did not come with the mine, but are still from Wild West Scale models. The paint organizer is...

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Today, 11:45 AM

kaibab replied to a thread What’s your favorite track cleaner and method? in Trackage

Use CMX with mineral spirits. Used No-Ox on my finger to gently rub the rails. Haven't needed to use the CMX/No-Ox, full layout treatment, in almost...

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Today, 11:26 AM

ndronet replied to a thread What’s your favorite code 80 flex track and why? in Trackage

I'm using Atlas C80 flex track and sectional that I bought in 1997 in my latest layout. I haven't had any issues with it.

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Today, 11:25 AM

Bobbydigits replied to a thread Rocks, Scultpamold, and Mountains in Structures & Scenery

This was a great step by step and those final photos are superb!! You did a real nice job.

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