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Is this hobby still worth it?
Next week taking two 12-year-olds to a 40x60 layout to learn operations. They are exciting and I am happy to help promote the hobby.- boatwrench
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- Forum: General Discussions
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Operating a Switching Layout Using a Dice Table/Chart
Great Idea that allows for a variety of switching. The layout looks very nice1- boatwrench
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- Forum: Videos - How To and Instructional
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Which company manufactures that gas station? It would be perfect for the 1950 era layout i am helping a friend with. Thank you.- boatwrench
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EL Locomotives & Rolling Stock
At the last swap meet I sold locos for $15, cars with Kadee couplers for $5, cars with X2F couplers for $4 and cars with no couplers for $3. In the photos of the EL items only the Life-Like Proto S1 sold. These prices is what we would ask, plus shipping.- boatwrench
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- Forum: Model Railroad Items for Sale or Trade
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EL Locomotives & Rolling Stock
These first ones are all Mantua/Tyco. The SW switchers one dummy, one older Athearn BB powered. Shell removed for photo. Athearn BB GP35s, two have had old Detail Associated jewels added Thank you- boatwrench
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- Forum: Model Railroad Items for Sale or Trade
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EL Locomotives & Rolling Stock
FA units powered, B units dummy. FM & U-Boat powered. Not sure of U-Boat manufacturer, old and don't recognize the drive. Question about manufacturer on forum elsewhere- boatwrench
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- Forum: Model Railroad Items for Sale or Trade
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EL Locomotives & Rolling Stock
I am cleaning out the club's backroom full of items donated by members no longer in the hobby. A previous member must have been an EL fan. Three BB GP35s, a couple of BB S-7s, dozens of 40' boxcars, some F units also to go with the half dozen passenger cars. There was also a bunch of P&LE...- boatwrench
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- Forum: Model Railroad Items for Sale or Trade
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Tow Boat
Is the tow boat in the cover photo of Walther's Bascule Bridge a Blue Jacket Ship Crafters product, or a different manufacturer? River Tow Boat looks like it needs some detail work. Is there any other kit producers. The Kibri push boat is of European design (duh) and wouldn't be found in...- boatwrench
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- Forum: Vehicles and Misc. Models
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What locomotives are most reliable in ho
I have GE 44T from three different manufacturers these are ranked by how well the run. Bachmann, a 1982 Keystone (kit w/ NWSL drive) and the recently released Rapido. My first Rapido locomotive. Now I am questioning should I continue converting my detailed Blue Box diesels or just purchase...- boatwrench
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- Forum: HO Scale
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How can I clean an open frame motor? (UPDATED)
I recommend replacing the motor. Plenty of videos on you tube like this one Good luck and have fun. I always enjoy completing a project and seeing it better than when I started.- boatwrench
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- Forum: Wiring, Electronics and DCC
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10x14 Shelf Layout final build stages
superb! very well done.- boatwrench
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- Forum: Layout Design and Construction
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