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    Front Railings Part 2

    Thanx as well Dib. Should I just use a dab of regular modelers glue?
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    Front Railings Part 2

    Thanx Trey! I will give that a try.
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    Front Railings Part 2

    In my other post I inquired about putting front railings on an Atlas HO loco. I bought a hands free magnifying glass so now I can see what I am doing. Problem is I am having trouble putting the railings on still. I dont want to break anything, so is it ok to glue one or two on? Or any ideas...
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    Front railings

    Thanx Ham, I may have to look online as we "lost" most of our indy hobby stores around here. Most buy online now I guess.
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    Front railings

    Thanx Toot and Big D. I was trying to use a hand held magnifier glass. Problem was I needed another hand and a light.
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    Front railings

    Just bought an Atlas gold series HO engine. My question is, does anybody have a good way to install the front and rear railings "grab irons" without breaking them in the process? My 50+ year old eyes are having a hard time.:o Thanx gents!
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    Paragon & Blueline

    Thanx for the help guys!
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    Paragon & Blueline

    The Tech6 is a DC pak that will allow sound equipped DCC engines to run and function.
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    Paragon & Blueline

    Well I am slowly getting my old layout up and running. Couple of questions. I am using a MRC Tech 6 pak. I have a Blueline & a Paragon loco. 1st question, can I "MU" them with the Tech 6 pak? 2nd question my Paragon loco seems a bit "herky jerky" when running backwards or long hood forward. I...
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    Glue on track

    Thanx again for the ideas. The screwdriver is a new one for me. If I had a putty knife or paint scraper I could do both rail heads at once.
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    Glue on track

    I was not sure about sandpaper, I didnt want to hurt the track.
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    Glue on track

    Ok, I got some ballast down yesterday. Any tips on what to clean the residue off the tracks? Thanx
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    Ballast

    OK thanx for the help. I was going to "liberate" a spray bottle from my wife.:rolleyes:
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    Ballast

    I am on to the ballast stage of my layout now. When you guys put ballast down do you wet it down before you mix the glue in the water?
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    NS High Hood

    Thanx guys!
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