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    installing decoder in mantua 2-8-0 camelback

    I am attempting to install a decoder in a mantua camelback 2-8-0, anyone with experiance in doing so please chime in and give me some pointers this is my first decoder installation and I dont want to burn it out. I am very unsure of whether or not I figured out how to isolate the motor from the...
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    trouble with old tyco mantua gp-20

    I just got my hands on an old tyco mantua gp-20 with the blue and yellow santa fe paint scheme, the engine was never run that much, I could tell by the wheels. I was considering putting a decoder in it, so before I made any modifications, I tested it to see how it ran analog. When powered the...
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    more N scale cars at WALMART

    when you say 99 cent? do they have trains that will run on an n scale track? Or are you only reffering to items that could be used as prop accsesories?
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    power loss from remote switch

    do you have a link to inmfo on building this?
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    How many transformers

    if your getting a blinking light it means you are reaching the transformers limit and you should probably get something a little more powerful. . 80 to 120 watts should be sufficient for running a string of trains, even with lighted passeneger cars. Now if you start to connect swicthes and...
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    joining modules

    could someone tell me if there is a standard of where the mainline should run on a module for connection to others? Is there a standard size? I want to start an ho layout and the size of my apartment is limiting but I will be moving at the end of the year, so I figured I could start on a module...
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    power loss from remote switch

    I am an o scale guy but recently started designing a small n scale layout. I hooked up my remote switches and have everything running off of the same transformer. When I hit the switch I get momentary power loss to the running engine. Is it common practice to power remore switches on a seperate...
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