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Selector replied to the thread
Not moving .
What you describe is back asswards. Any NMRA-compliant DCC system will program any decoder.....but that's the key, it requires talking...
Yesterday at 8:38 AM
Some people spend a lot of time on YouTube of Meta in groups and they get followers, or a lot of likes. They're chasing likes. The...
Tuesday at 9:35 AM
Mine are, with no great favourite among them (maybe the Macallan if my arm is twisted):
Glenlivet, the Macallan, Dalwhinnie, Oban, and...
Jul 6, 2025
I have built three 'around the room' layouts to date and prefer them. I gain access via ducking, and yes I scrape my back several times...
Jul 3, 2025
Selector replied to the thread
Gluing track .
Yes, it's safe. PL300 is also safe, but used to cost quite a bit more.
The idea is to lay a thin bead, spread it thin with Door Dash...
Jul 1, 2025
You know, since we’re still talking about pricing for model railroading allow me to tell you a story.
In 1985 I was 19. Caboose...
Jun 29, 2025
The answer to this can only come from an internal reference point. I spent tons on the hobby starting in 2005 and have largely stopped...
Jun 26, 2025
Selector replied to the thread
BLI engines .
I have at least 12 BLI steamers, none of their diesels. I have had to send three locomotives back to them over 20 years, twice due to...
Jun 22, 2025
Selector replied to the thread
Quick Rant .
Wood screws hold well in plywood as long as you don't over-drive them to the point where the screw head is embedded 1/4" deep. I use at...
Jun 22, 2025
Go on YouTube and search, 'Sam's Trains.'
Jun 16, 2025
I have several of their plastic, metal, and brass hybrid series. All metal are the Platinum Series K4s Pacific 4-6-2 with QSI sound...
May 25, 2025
Yeah, you got me there. S'truth. :D
May 25, 2025
Thank-you, grande man. :)
May 24, 2025
This is strictly my pros and cons, but each modeler will probably have others to add on both sides. We each have our own preferences...
May 24, 2025
I have been in the hobby just over 20 years, and learned about staging fairly shortly after joining. To me, staging offers convenience...
May 24, 2025
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