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    Question about switches

    Thank you very much, exactly what I needed to know. We had a Bachmann bump and go trolley, but it seemed of poor quality and didn't work well. Your suggestion is much better. Thank you.
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    Question about switches

    Wanting to build a model railroad for streetcars. It's part of a holiday diorama. I want to run a single track with a loop at each end so the car can run continuously. Can I do this without having to throw the switch each time it goes around the loop? Will it even work electronically, since the...
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