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    Dirty Jobs

    What kind of engine was that? The one he helped disassemble. Looks like a 2 stroke diesel by the ports in the cylinders but had valves and springs at the top of the "power pack assem". Jeff
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    Bachman Spectrum Steam

    My bachman 2-6-0 (bought off E bay new) worked great for about 20 minutes (on and off running time) then started running slow and irratic. Seller said I could send it back for a refund or exchange. Decided to completely disassemble, clean and lube (to my own specs). Now it runs extremely...
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    List of Track Planning Programs Avaialble

    I downloaded the free trial of anyrail. http://www.anyrail.com/index_en.html Liked it so much I ended up buying it. Very easy to use, lists every kind of track, turn outs, etc then gives you a complete list with part numbers. Designed 100% of my layout on it, printed it out and...
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    The unnamed layout build and design thread

    WOW looks nasty. Here in nw mississippi we had a nasty ice storm in 93. I can relate to having no electricity for 6 days and losing all of my trees. Could not buy a generator for 3 states. I actually packed up and went to Michigan to warm up haha Jeff
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    Bachman Decoder address change

    I had the same problem with my digitrax zephyr and 3 of my bachman DCC locos. Tried everything, read the manual 5 times. Searched the internet and found the problem. Ok here is how you can change the address from 03 to anything you want. 1. get a piece of track (9") will do. 2. run...
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    my friend's 12x8 layout in progress

    mine is also 12x8 . access at the front, back and center. Widest section is 3ft (front and sides) with 2 ft at the front. Table set at 40 inches high. 2x4 framing and 1/2 in plywood. All screwed together incase I want to add or remove. Thinking about painting the top a brown "dirt" color to...
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    my friend's 12x8 layout in progress

    looks almost exactly like my layout im building. This is my table build up i just finished. Working on the track and wiring right now. Jeff
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    New layout - need pros/cons

    Do you mean this book - http://www.amazon.com/Track-Planning-Realistic-Operation-Railroader/dp/0890242275/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231197016&sr=1-1 and this book - http://www.amazon.com/Hundred-Track-Railroaders-Railroad-Handbook/dp/0890245126/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c I think ill go...
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    New layout - need pros/cons

    The room is basically 12x20 feet (the area I have free). Its actually 12X34 with a cutout for stairs that takes up 6x14 feet and the other 6x14 is storage. my planned layout runs from side wall to side wall (12') and 2 feet from the front wall for clearance and access. Im 5'9" and pretty...
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    New layout - need pros/cons

    Thanks for the replys. 1. no I only have access to one side thats why in going with the pit in the center. The tunnel might be a challenge. 2. I thought it would be nice to have 2 "loops" to run 2 trains at the same time. Outer loop for passenger and inner for freight/logging. 3. Well I...
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    New layout - need pros/cons

    Ok about to start a new layout (been out of the hobby since I was a kid). I have the area, the cash and the time now (good winter project). I designed it all on Any rail www.anyrail.com I basically have all the materials (wood, track, some locos and rolling stock) and am about to start...
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    Newb first layout (in a long time) - need input.

    Well I took everyones advice (thanks again) and redesigned another layout (rev 11). Here it is and again let me have it, tell me the good, bad and the ugly.
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    Newb first layout (in a long time) - need input.

    I need some input on a layout (HO scale) ive been designing for a few weeks. Here is what I know so far - Atlas code 83 track, 22" radius turns minimum. late 40's early 50's era. DCC, prab 3 trains (steam and diesel). (each square = 1ft) Need some expert opinions... Thanks Jeff
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    advice on - HO or N scale

    ive tried www.modeltrainstuff.com and www.trainsetsonly.com and they have the best prices so far. I have bought from trainsetsonly.com and had great service and fast cheap shipping.
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    advice on - HO or N scale

    Thanks again for everyones help. I pretty much have everything decided but have a few more questions. My girlfriend and kids do not live with me so they wont be touching/messing with my setup unless im there. One of the things thats a problem is the lack of a "local train store" so everything...
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