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    Assistance designing a sawmill area

    You might try googling 'images' of sawmills,...and logging operations. Here is mine,.. https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/logging-locos-logging-track-plan-logging-mill-mainline-pickup-12213119 I had to separate the sawmill and the wood finishing plant off from one another.
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    Single Decoder controlling motors in A-B consist, and 3 speakers

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    Single Decoder controlling motors in A-B consist, and 3 speakers

    I have 2 sets AB of F-3's that I purchased from BLI long ago. Interestingly they have a connecting cable between the 2 units such that it appears as though there is a single ESU decoder controlling the motors on both units, and all 3 speakers. Is that true?? I have another AB set of PA that...
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    Looking for a loco...

    I just recent sent off this email,.. I realize you no longer sell nor service these products, but I have some general questions if you could please answer them. I have 2 sets AB of F-3's that I purchased from BLI long ago. Interestingly they have a connecting cable between the 2 units such...
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    Looking for a loco...

    I was looking back at some undecorated F3 locos I bought off of BLI long ago. They were referred to as Precision Craft models. They have that same tethering cable between the A & B units, and a similar speaker arrangement...
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    A new beginning inspired from my old Central Midland Layout

    So what have the problems been,...mechanical or electrical?? I have a Blueline model of that engine, yet un-run.
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    30 000 Gallon Tank Car - H0 (1:87) STL files

    Steam or diesel?
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    New Train layout 6-1-23

    Graphite https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/graphite-track-treatment-12196204 {QUOTE] I did a one year test and found that the graphite was good for a year with no other track cleaning, the No-Ox was still going strong after a year, and the untreated rails needed cleaning 6 times in that same 1...
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    New Train layout 6-1-23

    I have a few brass turnouts I have used on my new layout. I have chosen to treat them with No-Ox (no oxidation), then graphite for conductivity. lots of discussion here about No-Ox https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/the-no-ox-thread-12189685
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    A Caboose on your trains

    Some of my favorite cabooses are the wagon-tops seen on the B&O. Spring Mills Depot made some REALLY nice ones. http://www.springmillsdepot.com/i-12main.htm I've got at least one of each model they built.
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    A Caboose on your trains

    So those 'modern guys' don't need any bunks....ha...ha
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    A Caboose on your trains

    I REALLY liked your use of a transfer caboose for keeping an eye on those unusual loads.
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    A Caboose on your trains

    A transfer caboose looks more like a flat car with a shed bolted to the middle of it than like a standard caboose. It is used in transfer service between rail yards or short switching runs, and as such, lacks sleeping, cooking or restroom facilities. So they might be more likely to see service...
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    A Caboose on your trains

    I have plenty of cabeese to run behind my steamers. And a number of years ago I became enamored with 'transfer cabooses'. I even collected up a number of car kits that I could use to make some,.. ie,
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    Seeking Guidance on Pricing an Inherited Model Train Set

    You bought a home that had this layout in it? or someone left this layout in a home you owned? What part of the country is it located in,...city or country?? Its a nice looking layout, but it looks difficult to remove to another location? You'd likely get more for the trains themselves vs the...
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    Kitbash Long Shark BP20, and a B-unit for DL-109

    BTW I don't know how many folks are aware of the smooth running and BIG weight of the Proto DL-109 engines . A pair of these (A-B, or A-A) should pull the door off of a locked barn ! Add a good decoder and some Scale Sound speakers and they should be a winner. Perhaps I should add the antennas...
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    Kitbash Long Shark BP20, and a B-unit for DL-109

    Randy, thanks very much for that reference building discussion. I'm reading thru it now. So far his chassis work appears a lot more challenging than mine,...but certainly creative.
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    Kitbash Long Shark BP20, and a B-unit for DL-109

    Nice,....any details on the shells, and the chassis??
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    Kitbash Long Shark BP20, and a B-unit for DL-109

    I decided to add some additional strengthening to my frame joint,...just as a precaution. I added this thin plate of brass (.01") to the bottom, and made it fairly large in size to spread the loads. I decided to attach it with the super glue I get at Harbor Freight that has served me well with...
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    Kitbash Long Shark BP20, and a B-unit for DL-109

    I decided to retry the glue method first. Then if that fails a second time, I'll look at mechanical methods. I guess I just trust JB Weld, and wanted to give it a second try. I filed the surfaces once again, then cleaned them with solvent, and reglued them to sit over night. Sunday morning will...




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