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TamValleyDepot Train Shuttle Are there any alternatives to this direction reversing device? It is not a typical autoreverser but is a point to point automation device. thanks ,,, ken

Is there a method to polish/repair clear window plastic that is crazed/fogged due to misuse of glue?? thanks ,,, ken

HO Bachmann DCC GP9 Do these units have separate grab irons or are they simply molded on?? thanks ,,, ken

Well so much for my second foray into N scale. Purchased a Spectrun Dash 8-40C which comes with Rapido couplers. Well I can barely see enough to tell that it is a MINIATURE phillips screw holding them on. Scared to see the space available for the decoder in this DCC ready unit...

DCC would not be a cost issue if some of us were paid by the word. :D take care ,,, ken

A Non-Veranda turbine - is there a special name???? before I look for one?? thanks ,,, ken

When replacing a light board with a board replacement decoder do you Use the wire clips or simply go straight to soldering the wires. I find it a pain to get the wire clips back on - not to mention some boards are of different thickness so the original clips won't work. thanks ,,, ken

Las Vegas - Good train or general tool shops, are there any in Las Vegas remotely close to the strip or otherwise? thanks ,,,, ken

HO Kato SD90 - remove shell - any hint on how to get the hooks loose??? I just can't get the shell to move. Couplers are off and interfering handrails are loose. take care ,,, ken

In order to use an Android phone with the app (Engine Driver) that interfaces to JMRI via WiFi, is it neccessary to have a phone service on the phone? Can one simply find a used/no plan phone and still connect to WiFi and get the app on the phone??? Any suggestions??? take care ,,, ken

Well it serves me right, but I got intrigued about some differences in DCC systems and how many more buttons need to be pushed with the Zephyr. Attempted address change on a Bachmann DCC on Board loco using OPS mode. Said loco is now dead, using the programming track with Zephyr, I get the...

Amused by small things I guess but for a guy with a Zephyr and no handheld wireless throttle ........ using WiThrottle is sort of interesting!!! take care ,,,, ken

Anyone know of a good place/price to get one of these? Any other comments on them? take care ,,, ken

Kato SD90 HO - railing The side railings come in more than one section. What is the best way to join these railing sections, technique and glue?? thanks ,,, ken

Kato SD90 CP with ditchlights HO recommendation for decoder for basic function? and recommendation for a sound unit and install hints? On the digitrak factory equipped units what version of decoder is installed? thanks ,,, Ken

Having picked up my new Intermountain ES44AC CP DCC/sound loco ($167US including shipping on EBAY :D) I am wondering about the horn. Out of the 20 or so possible the docs list 3 possibles for the ES44AC. Air Chime K5HL Nathan K3KA Holen K5H Looking at it and seeing 5 horns, I assume...

Admiration for your talents I don't post many messages complimenting on the work that is shown here but everyone deserves a pat from the advanced to the nube. Mechanical detailing - I am amazed at the ability to drill grab iron holes and get them done neatly never mind lined up. We wont...

Diesel shells - flexible glue What are diesel shells typically made of?? If styrene - is that the same as polystrene?? What is a good flexible glue - with a somewhat breakable bond?? I want to hold the cab details in an Athearn SD70 down but don't want to weld them in place as well...

Genesis SD70, lights, Digitrax etc Just to summarize so I dont make any more unfounded assumptions. Genesis with old light board - has built in support for 1.5vbulbs - I hope obvious is correct Genesis with new DCC ready board + plug - has built in support for 1.5v bulbs - I hope...

Genesis SD70M ditch lights, Digitrak LB & DH123 I have an old Genesis SD-70M UP 4016(G6201) from Ebay long ago (different project from my other one). The Athearn documentation describes installing ditch lights and connecting to the front headlight tabs. However this has a Digitrak...