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    Dub replied to the thread Lionel Gateman (all variations).
    Here is the video of the Gatemen operated with AC power. Liston to the sound. Here is the same Gateman operated with DC voltage.
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    Dub replied to the thread How much ballast.
    For three rail track you can make a box and add three grooves for the rails. Open bottom, Not too deep on the grooves because it has to...
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    Dub replied to the thread How much ballast.
    Sure, you have a quantitative approach to your table so that is how you can start.
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    Dub replied to the thread Lionel Gateman (all variations).
    The green base Whistle House was finished today. The cracks were supported and painted with Kelly green paint.
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    Dub replied to the thread How much ballast.
    For ballast you get one container spread it and calculate the area covered. From there determine what you need. Color dye on listening...
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    Dub replied to the thread Lionel Gateman (all variations).
    The first step for a quiet Gateman is using DC power but the source is AC so a board is needed. I heard about it and just cooked this up...
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    Dub reacted to Iron Horseman's post in the thread Marx then = Lionel now with Like Like.
    Looks like Lionel now has the old tooling from 1960's Marx HO scale stuff. I noticed the short covered cement hopper car first, then...
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    I've had this caboose for a while and finally decided to add some lighting to it. Quick respray to a generic colour. Soldered a...
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    Dub reacted to tombbbb's post in the thread Lionel HO Engine motor issues. with Like Like.
    Thank You very much for all the replies-I apologize for my delay in thanking you-I have been away from this for awhile. Thanks again, Tom
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    Dub replied to the thread Lionel Gateman (all variations).
    The last subject is about the gateman. In order to demonstrate I need videos, but I found out you can quiet down the Gateman coil...
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    Is there a mechanical switch for analog to DCS mode? I would operate the switch a lot to improve the contacts. Here is a lint to the...
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    Dub reacted to bnsf971's post in the thread Need help on MTH Premier 20-3051-1 DCS with Like Like.
    I'm more familiar with the HO variants, but doesn't DCS 2 have a battery that goes dead, and has to be replaced?
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    Dub reacted to AirbrushNo5's post in the thread Rust never sleeps… with Like Like.
    After finishing the tank car, I decided to hit my scrap piles with some rust pigments from Mig Ammo and AK.. Also started the gondola...
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    Dub replied to the thread Lionel Gateman (all variations).
    Progress is slow but realistically on the back burner. I attached wires on the grey shack and found a space for it, I need a stand to...
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    Dub replied to the thread The 395 Floodlight Tower.
    To make of lack of pictures, I have a 394 Rotary Beacon. This one was painted and after some cleaning, the red cam through...
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