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What is the general consensus on the use of rerailers? Are they a shortcut to overcome poor track layout or poor rolling stock maintenance? I've heard some are used as vehicle crossing pads. Are they frowned upon by the rivet counter set? Are they a necessity always, or just in special...

I have an O gauge layout. I started it with Lionel Fastrack and have a pretty large investment in switches, etc., but I recently found Gargraves track and really think the Gargraves track is much more realistic looking. I would appreciate some guidance on whether I should invest swtch to...

I took a ride Saturday on the Lancaster and Chester Railroad. Managed to stand on the platform of a passenger car to take photos of the junk, ties, trestles and so on from there. Trying to do this with the car swaying .. and a digital camera that is starting to show it's age (whenever you are in...