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Do you think this was built in the late 1890's or early 1900's? There isn't a lot of information online...
Sep 19, 2026
Yes, and with Archbar trucks, no less (probably two, although we can't see the the one in front). It does also have the swing out...
Sep 19, 2026
The RhB line on my layout is around 6.5% at the steepest. That is a little under the max prototype grade for the Arosa Bahn which is my...
Sep 19, 2026
Great video DJ!
Steepest grade I’ve ever been on was in Trail BC at just over 4%. (Hirail firetruck)
Rules say to have an empty car...
Sep 19, 2026
Sept 18, 1793
US President George Washington lays the cornerstone of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Sep 19, 2026
N-scale. I have no excuse if this can be done. Looks awesome,
Sep 19, 2026
Cool little layout!
He used a word I’m unfamiliar with, what is “completed”?
Sep 19, 2026
2' x 4' N Scale Model Railroad
Sep 19, 2026
Thanks. NCE sent me the proper manual for my particular version. Not sure why the wrong manual was inserted originally, or why they...
Sep 19, 2026
Here is an article on installing one. It looks like what you have. Hope it helps!
Decoder install for SW-9
Sep 19, 2026
Unfortunately, it wasn't just a case of labeling. Some of the terminals were completely relocated, and went from being a tab, to a...
Sep 19, 2026
If you have time, ballasting and painting the track are definitely worthwhile. I did mine before all the other scenery was in place...
Sep 19, 2026
Where there is a will there is a way..
Nice job, Chet!
LASM
Sep 19, 2026
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Look at voltage amperage and resistance. If the resistance is the same for both voltages the amperage will be lower at higher voltages...
Sep 19, 2026
Looking at some LEDs for a dcc conversion, and it seems most of the pre-wired ones for 12v use a 560 ohm resistor whereas I'd prefer to...
Sep 19, 2026
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