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    Walthers HO EMD F40PH

    I'm adding 5 LED flood lighting underneath near the steps. Because the shell fits flushed to the metal chassis, I had to use a Dremel to create a groove for the wires to sit snugged, whereas the shell fits nicely without interfering with the LED wiring. Have a test LED lit near the cab. I...
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    What are you buying this Month?

    I have my eyes on Athearn's Gas Turbine coming in May 2025. But I'm hoping they will have the Veranda version- rather have that.
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    Bachmann locomotives

    I have the HO Bachmann 4-8-4 Northern and, Spectrum GE 44-Ton Switcher and 4-4-0 Modern American. I did much work on each, replaced the decoder, tuning the drive, added weight and detailed - with this much effort, they really can look good and run smoothly. You'll find my work posted on here.
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    Walthers HO EMD F40PH

    Gradually resuming work on detailing my F40PH. Adding enhancements to the trucks, a Sinclair antenna, and resin treadplate.
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    Small Locomotives?

    ... also Spectrum 4-4-0 Modern, TCS decoder and many detailed customizations.
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    Small Locomotives?

    HO Bachmann Spectrum 44 Tonner, ESU decoder, speaker and KA. Custom full interior and lighting.
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    Walthers HO EMD F40PH

    Testing the ditch lights (type 402 is the smallest that will fit, and I only have them in red for now). I already found a fault in the ditch housing - metal casting has a hole at the bottom and light is leaking - needs some putty.
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    How Old Is Your Oldest "Working" Locomotive?

    My oldest is this HO Bachmann 4-8-4 Overland I got on Christmas in the early '90s ... ... a project overhaul to stay true to Bachmann's greyhound version: updated to 5-pole motor and brass flywheel, TCS DCC Sound decoder, brass/plastic details, repainted and decaled, LED lighting, added...
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    HO Mantua Classics 2-6-6-2 T Articulated Logger

    Here are the connectors I've used: https://www.ebay.com/itm/153624905707 https://www.ebay.com/itm/154057247766
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