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    rail power 1370 power packs

    thank you chessie , I will scour the Chicago swap meet soon for another mrc power pack,i need sufficient power for all by the way also check resale shops model railroad had a person once say that a mrc power in good condition and useful fully, was bought at one. they suggested that the mrc...
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    rail power 1370 power packs

    I understand that maybe most modelers are using dcc systems but some like me are not. I will check back next week for some info that I hope someone has I cannot return this later then 10 days from now. my model needs to be completed and the afternoon in cold weather is the perfect time to do it...
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    rail power 1370 power packs

    anyone there with info?
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    rail power 1370 power packs

    I am online now for about 10 minutes does anybody have real experience with these? I need real world experience I am at a critical point. mrc said that with these power packs 4 to 6 can be used and equal power for accessories with no power interruption in running trains. I bought this power...
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    rail power 1370 power packs

    I mean mrc corporation suggested 4 to 6 trains first of all and I am splitting the power through several atlas 215 selectors. mrc says that it is also fixed on the ac side of this power pack for 18 va. I am looking for a tried and trued experience, sometimes corporations due not include slight...
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    rail power 1370 power packs

    :rolleyes: I will check back on sunday for posts. I was wondering the mrc 1370 power packs suggest that they could handle 4 to 6 trains and equal power of 18 va for swithches etc. I am at the point of all lights trains etc running at once do they really handle all of this ?
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    chicago l train engine cars.

    I am wondering if anybody knows of a Chicago l train engine car. I WILL CHECK BACK LATER IN THE WEEK.:)
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    Power to a Walthers Turntable

    I am using a atlas switch in between the points on off etc plus movement, check there site for more info though. I am using a 1370 power pack from mrc for the total amount of power needed for all operations and trains, I like to as precise as possible and well armed with info and I do my...
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    In the market for new DC power pack

    how about a 1370 mrc power pack reasonable price and close to your needs . I used a scale on there web site for my needs. I would also check train swap meets and resale shops for better prices,there products almost last forever. I believe in precise information at all times when it can be...
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    reasonably priced ho cranes for railyards that are remote controlled.

    it is a faller crane for box trailers and I also have a hook crane for other purposes. I can motorize this with a faller motor and model railroad swap meets are very helpful for finding tough parts.
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    reasonably priced ho cranes for railyards that are remote controlled.

    hit a model train swap meet a few times I found a crane for get this 50 cents and I can motorize it in the future. I am a believer in brains over dollars and I truly was lucky with this one my whole layout maybe over 12 years has costed me about 1200 dollars this was pure luck though I have...
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    clark reinery and magic kiss signs that are lit.

    I found computerized signs but can they be real looking when used?
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    reasonably priced ho cranes for railyards that are remote controlled.

    what would the cost be.
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    reasonably priced ho cranes for railyards that are remote controlled.

    who makes these and how much? I would love to have one but 5 to 750 is steep is there another solution that is close?:confused:
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    Your other interests...

    I am just about done with a 71 cutlass sx and race it show it and hunt with it. I have had this car for about 25 years first used then I rebuilt it and upgraded to todays standards across the whole line. I am using a old rebuilt 455 olds. I build my railroad over the winter and it too is almost...
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    tried to to solder some track this week

    try oatys liquid solder it flows well and holds.
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    clark reinery and magic kiss signs that are lit.

    I am wondering if a lit clark refinery or magic kiss sign were ever produced and both need to be operational also:rolleyes:
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    proper l girders for chicago cta lines.

    for anyone who needs them use old lionel risers they have rivets installed also. I cut mine in the inner structures and the angle is almost perfect and then paint to match usually grey, use walmart primer grey almost the perfect color and low cost about 1.50 a can.
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    candy factories of chicago

    yes it went into the building and by the way it took me a little longer to reply I do not go online too often.
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    candy factories of chicago

    SAW BRACHS ONLY AND THEY HAD CINDER BALLAST TAN AND LIGHT MAROON. there were 2 tracks 1 outside along the front and 1 to the back on a spur.




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