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  1. J

    Any sources for N scale track plans on a door?

    I am looking to build a layout on a 6'8" by 3' door, anyone know a source for track plans for doors?
  2. J

    Coupler shank length question

    Thank you all for the info...Im going to use unimates for right now
  3. J

    Coupler shank length question

    Im preparing to switch my Atlas freight cars from Rapido to knuckle couplers, and I see that the knuckle type come in short, medium, and long length shanks. Which would be best for Atlas cars? Is it just a personal preference? Thanks :)
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    N scale coupler question

    Thanks to everyone for the replies. I think the rapidos or unimates would work since on my past layouts I usually just liked to watch the trains run and never did much switching. (I always liked the building part the best). I do think Ill make some adaptor cars and equip some with accumates so I...
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    N scale coupler question

    Ive begun to buy used n scale equipment in order to build a small layout. 1992 was the last time I had a layout in this scale. I see that the Rapido style couplers are not the standard anymore, although most of my used cars have them. What new style coupler would you guys recommend? I really am...
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