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MMixed Freight replied to the thread Can you convert Kusan 2-rail O gauge models to 3-rail operation?.The Kusan locos in your link pic's look to be spitting images of Lionel's postwar Alco FA1 locos. It may be possible just to buy some...
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MMixed Freight replied to the thread How do you fill in the grooves for traction tires if you don't want them any more?.Another possibility for ultra-cheap replacement of traction tires............... I recently fixed a guy's HO scale 4-axle diesel loco...
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M@PRROgaugeR My first (past) layout was tracks and trains and I loved it! Use what you have and enjoy your trains. The rest is like...
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MThanks! My dreams of actually having a board layout is dwindling, especially at 60. I do have my plan finalized and I have about 95%...
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MA very good point indeed! I learned that the hard way.
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MIt seems to be doing well. I did loosen things up a little bit, I have to let some search bots in or the place will disappear from...
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MMixed Freight replied to the thread Lionel What was I thinking?.Great explanation, Louis! I just wanted to add for the benefit of other folks out there, virtually this same explanation holds true for...
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MTechnically speaking, almost everyone makes G gauge, not true G scale, and here's why: Gauge = the physical distance between the rails...
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M"This site isn't owned by VerticalScope" There, fixed it for you. It's owned by one guy, with a limited budget, fighting thousands of...
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MMixed Freight reacted to The Railroading Phoenix's post in the thread 23-year-old enthusiast of old-school 3-rail O gauge models with
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Hello, I'm relatively new to model railroading, I got my start ~2 years ago when both of my grandfathers passed their Lionel postwar... -
MYou got it bad my friend, so bad its good! 🤪 Just don't spend your milk money. ;)
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MWhich E6 are you looking at? Is it this one? https://www.lionel.com/products/general-motors-legacy-e6-aa-set-1939-1940-2433610/ That...
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MWell right now I have 4 locomotives 5 with the K4 and I'm going try my hardest for an E6. So I need the power and the ability to run...
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MGood point, @PRROgaugeR intends to run passenger cars with his Legacy K4. I doubt a CW80 would be up to the task. Manual control, for...
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MThis was my experience with a Legacy locomotive (Polar Express Berkshire) and the CW80. It could power the locomotive, or the sound...
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