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    2 DCC controllers

    I had a dcc controller where I had to push a button to switch control of my 2 dcc locomotives while the first locomotive kept moving at the first speed. IF I had 2 of these controllers each set for separately t o each locomotive, would this work "good" to control each locomotive WITHOUT...
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    Hafner Wind-up locomotive

    YES, an old wind-up train I bought at an antique store. It has a strong motor and runs great on the floor or straight track, but stops on curved track. I don't want to bend the wheels. Any ideas how I can get it to run a circle? Thanks.
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    N scale Bachmann farmhouse 45812

    "No longer available" "Out of stock" Any available????? Thanks
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    Number of wire feeders DCC 3 tracks

    Bachmann DCC. 3 large circles of track 7 feet long. Each circle connected together with turnouts. Will one feeder wire from one circle of track be enough to power the whole thing? Or will I need feeder wires to each circle of track? And if so, feeder wires to connect the 3 tracks or 3 feeder...
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    Track nails bend, bend, bend

    What is the best way to fasten Bachmann EZ track to a table top? Thank you.
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    tight radius amtrak passenger cars

    Looking for n scale Amtrak passenger cars for tight 9.75 radius curves
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    4 DCC Locomotives Controller

    Which DCC Controllers for 4 DCC locomotives? Combine 2 NCE? Want control knob/handle for each locomotive for each separate decoder? Thank you?
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    Fastening Track to Layout

    N scale track nails bend and difficult to nail down between rails....(layout top is hardwood.) Anyone recommend two-sided tape? What is the name and where can I buy "foam board" to make a better layout top? Actually, track connectors hold the track in place "fairly good." but not 101%.
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    Wiring 15 degree crossing

    Layout picture attached. N scale. DC not DCC. 4 Blocks. 2 locomotives running in same direction. 1 power pack. When a locomotive comes close to the other locomotive, it will be stopped by turning the power off the block the back locomotive is in, and letting the front one advance. ?1...
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    Atlas N scale locomotives and track radius

    I think track radius minimum should be included with every locomotive advertised for sale, BUT->->-> I have a SMALL N scale layout 2'x3'->->->yes SMALL->->-> with 11" outer and some 9 3/4" inner Atlas track. I would like a 'list" of N scale "DC" Atlas and Bachmann locomotives that "could"...
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    Height in inches

    Need to see if I can use some N scale in place of Z scale. In inches what is the z scale height of a 6 foot person, a tall pine tree, and telephone poles. this will be a lot of help to see if N scale items are too large to use.
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    N scale with Z scale Mixed

    I am building a Z scale layout....I have the trains and track, but I am having a very difficult time finding Z scale structures. How "BAD" would substituting N scale items on a layout running Z scale trains? Thanks for all honest opinions.
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    MULTIPLE Z SCALE SCENERY ????s

    I have been able to get good z scale trains, track, power items, BUT BUT finding z scale SCENERY for a "Country" layout is "horribly" hard!!!!!!! Much harder than finding N or HO items . Question number one: Substituting N items for Z is a "NO NO"?? or "ohhh k?" Now some specifics: **Looking for...
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    Prebuilt bench work

    Any opinion of "Modelrailroadbenchwork"? And what material: plywood, foam, etc. for the top?
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    Connecting Marklin & Micro Trains

    Looking for some z scale cars with micro-train couplers on one end and marklin couplers on the other end.
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    The very best way

    What is the very best way to insulate a section of Rokuhan Z scale track for block control? a plastic connector?
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    Z Scale Track Radius

    The Micro Trains z scale Amtrak commuter set has 2 wheels trucks, BUT 83" passenger cars........what radius track would it run on without a lot of overhang? Max passenger car width that can run on Rokuhan R220 or R195 curves?
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    Z SCALE Amtrak passenger set

    The Micro Trains z scale Amtrak commuter set has 2 wheels trucks, BUT 83" passenger cars........what radius track would it run on without a lot of overhang? Is there a z scale Amtrak locomotive and passenger cars that will run on Rokuhan R220 or R195 curves? If not can you make one? :):):)
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    FLAT 3D....Serious Post

    I posted "Flat 3D" and nobody took it seriously. I am attaching a picture. No, I'm not wanting a child toy train board like the attached picture. No, I don't want cartoon pictures. BUT this is the idea for the layout top, BUT with real photograph scenery or professionally painted realistic...
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    Flat 3D

    Paint with thick paint on a flat sheet(linoleum?) in Z scale the scenery: ground, roads, trees, buildings, track position....to look like a photograph....then glue this onto the top of the platform, and then lay the track. Has anyone ever done something like this? Painting should be done by...




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