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    Athearn new announcement CSX SD40-2 paint scheme?

    bachmann has released an sd40-2 in yn3. the scheme looks very sharp. If u dont like the way it runs u could always re-power it. you could also add a few extra details.
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    Paragon & Blueline

    to activate the sound functions of your bli loco's on dc track you will need a dcmaster that they sell
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    Let's see your Intermodal Yards/ Facilities

    I know your are probably thinking this is just another one of those copy cats making another one of those "let's see your. . ." threads, but I am going to make a small intermodal facility on my small ho layout, and I want to see what your intermodal facilities look like so I can get a better...
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    Anyone know where to find any Viginia Railway Express HO scale stuff???

    Hey guys, the Virginia Railway Express is one of the railroads I am modeling on my HO layout, so I need some VRE stuff. But, HO VRE stuff is pretty rare on the market right now. I already have a 3 pack of VRE bombardier passenger cars from Athearn, but that's it. Does anyone know where to find...
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    How wide should an HO scale road be?

    Hey guys, I am about to start building paved roads on my Modern HO layout but I want to how wide they should be before I start. I am mainly going to have 2 lane roads. So, can anyone give me how wide they should be (in inches)?
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    Ballast

    I spray the ballast with 70% isopropyl alcohol first and then I spray it with scenic cement. But, to save money you can mix some elmers glue and water. I'm not sure what the ratio of water to glue should be though.
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    HO scale railroad crossing signal for a double track mainline on a DC powered layout

    I am thinking of using a Walthers cantilever crossing (with no gates). Since the crossing has no gates does it mean i dont need tortoise machines?
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    Your favorite online store??

    modeltrainstuff.com (mb klein),
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    HO scale railroad crossing signal for a double track mainline on a DC powered layout

    So, all I need is 2 infrared gcp's, some 22 guage wire, and the crossing gates?
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    HO scale railroad crossing signal for a double track mainline on a DC powered layout

    Thanks for the help. I think I will try the grade crossing pro. Hopefully soon.
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    HO scale railroad crossing signal for a double track mainline on a DC powered layout

    Thanks for the reply. Anyway the link you posted is the one I was talking about. But it would seem kind of hard to add new sensors and stuff. Does anyone know about South Bend Signals' railroad crossings and if they are good?
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    HO scale railroad crossing signal for a double track mainline on a DC powered layout

    Hey guys, this is my first post and thread that i have started! I am currently building a 4x8 ho DC POWERED layout with a double track mainline. I want to put an operating railroad crossing signal that won't be that hard to wire or anything. I am considering the walthers system but theirs is...
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