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  1. DanRaitz

    Gold Mine Buildings and Structures plans?

    There are numerous publications about this subject. One that I would recommend is "Mine and Mill Modeling" by Morgan Griffiths, published by Paradise Publishers in 1996 Then there were articles about this in past issues of Shortline & Narrow Gauge Gazette. There was a 14-part series from the...
  2. DanRaitz

    Railpower Shell instructions

    Trainnut, Here are those RPP instruction sheets that you wanted. Dan
  3. DanRaitz

    Railpower Shell instructions

    Yes, I have them. Just need to scan and sent them to you. Dan
  4. DanRaitz

    Railpower Shell instructions

    I have a 3-ring binder that is full of instruction sheets from previous projects. :D Dan
  5. DanRaitz

    Railpower Shell instructions

    Here is a copy of the instructions. Dan
  6. DanRaitz

    Which Bridge to Build?

    You could always use a pair of these Walthers double track bridges https://www.walthers.com/modernized-double-track-railroad-truss-bridge-kit-15-x-5-x-4-1-2-38-1-x-12-7-x-11-4cm or one these...
  7. DanRaitz

    What is the real size length of a HO scale 7" long freight car?

    Looks like it's time to invest in a Mascot scale ruler. Which, in my humble opinion, belongs in every model railroader's toolbox. :D Dan
  8. DanRaitz

    Mystery Part?

    Those are fan sections for a Highliner (Athearn Genesis) F3.
  9. DanRaitz

    NS UP Merger

    The Borg (read UP) doesn't merge, it assimilates. "Resistance is futile". 😧 Dan
  10. DanRaitz

    What is this tool?

    The quickest way to destroy that is to use it to cut track/rail. It is used to cut strip-wood or styrene at an angle. Dan
  11. DanRaitz

    Matching paint

    Just get it close, then apply a little weathering.
  12. DanRaitz

    Which is positive or negative on old Life-Like transformer

    The answer to this is the old "It depends on which way the direction switch is thrown". As the direction switch will reverse the polarity of the DC output terminals. So, which terminal is the "positive one" is your choice. For your LED's just hook them up and throw the direction switich until...
  13. DanRaitz

    Side Mounted Turnout Motor

    CDU = Capacitive Discharge Unit https://modelrailwayengineer.com/library/model-railay-cdu-guide/ Dan
  14. DanRaitz

    Controlling tortoise switch motors from 2 locations - wiring diagram needed

    In the January 2008 issue of "Model Railroader" there is an article by Rex Beistle on just this subject. Plus, there is also an article in the July 2002 issue of "Model Railroader" by Allen B. Webb which shows a simpler wiring diagram. Dan
  15. DanRaitz

    plywood vs OSB

    Another option for glueing down track is to use Liquid Nails. Dan
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