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    Golden White LEDs

    Don't forget to get diodes for your leds (to protect them from reverse voltage). Just about any small ones will do.
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    model R.R. poll

    I hate polls!
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    Nubie question

    I don't get it! Why are you painting the cork roadbed? Won't it be covered up by ballast? I just don't see the benefit and I've laid 1000s of feet of cork roadbed and track. Just curious. Jay.
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    Railroad Poll

    I'm the third D&H fan here! The Bridge Line Rules! I model the 70's to early 80's era, just prior to the Guilford takeover (eech!). Mohawk Yard (Albany,NY) to Rouses Point, NY (just south of the Canadian border). I also interchange with the Vermont Railway (VTR)
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    The paint thread

    If you value your health, do not use ANY paint in a spray can in an unventilated room. In addition to being poison, the gases are also flammable and shouldn't be used near any open flame such as a furnace or gas water heater, (unless you want to redecorate your house). Lacquer-based...
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    My latest project

    Yes, I do take on private clients as time permits.
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    My latest project

    I'm trying out the 'thumbnails', so here's a shot of an ALCo RS-11 Lo-nose I finished a few weeks ago, (for some how I did it photos goto: http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1440312). I milled out the fuel tank of this older Atlas unit to fit a speaker.
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    My latest project

    It belongs to a friend and it's a Guilford ( :eek: puke! :D ) renumber of a D&H "blue dip", (Athearn BB, remotored, rewheeled, constant lighting & awaiting more details; shields, grabs and all the pilot stuff).
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    My latest project

    What's Your Latest Project? My latest project is nearing completion: Edit:I couldn't fill in any details on the RS-3ms earlier as my RF keyboard's batteries died, Now that I'm in the shop at the desktop here's the poop on them: Original Atlas/Kato ALCo RS-3s converted to MK RS-3m...
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    Easy Boiler House

    Looks Great!
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    Show Your Face

    Here's me doin' what I love:
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    Modern-day SPSF

    Here's a "what if" I did for a friend a couple of years ago:
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    The Coffee Shop is now open. Come on in and say hello.

    I'd like a mug of tea - English Breakfast if you please and strong! My Delaware & Hudson Adirondack Branch got invaded by a giant rodent, It looked like a chipmonk on steroids and it was being chased by an even bigger black panther I finally caught it with fishing net and release it...
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    MR Forum-Goers' Roll Call

    Same username (without the "51"). I had intended to join here as well anyway.



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