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    Decoder for Atlas Genset

    Eric, Yes it fits with no problems. Here's a pic of my install with an arrow pointing to the decoder (it is tiny). I put some kapton tape over it to secure it to the board. Jim
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    Decoder for Atlas Genset

    Brent, I used a Digitrax DH165IP on mine, no surgery necessary. It is a tiny little thing with an 8 pin plug integrated on the decoder's board and it plugs right in to the Atlas board and fits with no issues. I tried the NCE version first and didn't like the motor control, so I switched to...
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    Police Lightbar Work

    Wow. Very impressive. Good luck scaling it down to 1:160! Ike
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    ID Please

    It looks kind of like a slumbercoach. There's a couple of examples on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slumbercoach
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    Fiber Optics

    Plastruct sells plastic fiber optics. I've used it in the past for ditch lights and it was pretty easy to work with. You can check out what's available by downloading their catalog at plastruct.com. Ike
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    Athearn power problem

    If you have a multimeter, check for continuity from each wheel to the metal tab the wire is soldered on. I have had a couple where the brass bearings that hold the axel to the metal plate on the side of the truck have tarnished & I had to polish the bearings to restore electrical continuity.
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    Whats the best looking paint scheme?

    My favorite is the Trona Railway's scheme from 1993-2004.
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    spine car wheel sets

    I replaced mine with Kadee #524 28" wheelsets.
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    Detail Parts Athearn SD-40

    Those are detail parts for the fuel tank. There should be a box in the lower left corner of the parts list that shows where they go.
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