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  1. R

    Build a work cradle for your locomotives and rolling stock

    I recently built my own work cradle for upgrading, repairing, and weathering locomotives and rolling stock. I made a video about how I built it. I hope you find it helpful. https://youtu.be/xgZJg_clr6U
  2. PrairieKnight

    Cleaning locomotive wheels

    This goes along with the thread started by Railrunner. I am learning that having your layout in the basement does lead to alot of track cleaning. So be it.... I am still having fun no matter what I am doing on the layout. Along with cleaning the track, I place a rag on a section of track with...
  3. J

    clamp diode needed in wiring?

    I am currently making a clock that is tied to a Z scale railroad. I hope my explanation is clear: I will be using a Raspberry Pi to run the railroad once per hour on the hour. Normally, the schematic for running a motor (and that is essentially what I will be doing by supplying power to the...
  4. F

    dcc locomotive question

    which is better GP 38 or GP 50 what is the difference in the dcc loco
  5. Steam at Benton Yard WI

    Steam at Benton Yard WI

    A couple of steam engines hang out in one of the engine facilities at Benton Yard.
    • GTW 5847
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    • Category: Yards, Terminals and Stations
  6. Working At Night

    Working At Night

    NS 8387 Pulling into the fueling depot at night. Enjoy Nick
    • nharrison21
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    • Category: Yards, Terminals and Stations
  7. The Line Up

    The Line Up

    All The Nice Horses In A Row
    • nharrison21
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    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives




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