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    Brand new but with many questions

    Thanks Jim, we will look into it some more and see what will be the best for our layout. Regards Ian
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    Brand new but with many questions

    Hello Jim, Rico Trackside semaphore signals is what I'm looking at. Why I mentioned reed switches is because that is what was used on a layout here. my layout has switches in the track for whistles and bells, so reed switches would probably be out of the question. Wow what a can of worms I've...
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    Brand new but with many questions

    Hello to all, brand new to mdrf.com. Been building our railway for 15 months and finally have a completed circuit, finishing touches will go on for years to come. I've been told there is life outside of railways! Garden/full size....they just get a blank stare from me..My wife keeps on telling...
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