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    Converting Ho Layout To N Scale.

    I downloaded that free program and can't figure out how to begin a layout, let alone find any reference to Bachmann EZ Track.
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    Converting Ho Layout To N Scale.

    No room. This shot is the layout before 2 more trains, a few more structures and period correct cars and trucks.
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    Converting Ho Layout To N Scale.

    Thank you. That is most helpful.
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    Converting Ho Layout To N Scale.

    Yes, I want to copy it without any spurs. It is a good layout.
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    Converting Ho Layout To N Scale.

    Flex track isn't an option. I am using Bachmann EZ Track.
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    Converting Ho Layout To N Scale.

    I just picked up a Bachmann N scale train set. I would like to duplicate my HO layout in N scale. My HO layout uses 15", 18" and 22" radius curves. N scale track is available in 11 1/4", 12 1/2", 14", 15 1/2", 17 1/2" and 19" radius. Is there a chart that shows how to convert HO to N? I...
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    Loco Disassembly

    Figured it out. You have to gently pry it apart in front. Not so bad.
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    Loco Disassembly

    How does one remove the shell from a Bachmann 060 locomotive to change the smoke unit? I have removed the two tiny screws on either side of the boiler front and the front and rear chassis screws. It appears that the center screw can remain in place since it secures the underframe to the chassis.
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    Terminal Strip Mistake

    This: If the terminal strips are eight wide and the jumpers are four, you have many more. If the jumpers are only two terminals wide, you would need three on each end to do the same thing...one between terminals 1 & 2, one on the other side for terminals 2 & 3, then back to the original...
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    Terminal Strip Mistake

    These are 8 (on each side) terminal strips and there are 8 jumpers.
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    Terminal Strip Mistake

    I bought two MRC Terminal strips with jumpers to wire up my illuminated buildings. In my mind, I thought connect the plus feed wire to one row of screws and the minus feed wire to the other row. Then by installing the jumpers, each row would be plus or minus, so I could connect the light wires...
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    Coupler Questions.

    I am running two HO trains, one with horn hook couplers and one with knuckle couplers. The horn hooks run all day long and hold together. The knuckle couplers are troublesome. I have cars from different manufacturers that have their own version of a knuckle coupler. Coupler height varies...
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    Wheel Spacing and Turnouts.

    Well, my layout was running well until I reversed the direction of both trains. I had two cars that would derail at every turnout. I took the front truck off the worst car and gently rolled it thru a turnout. You could see that the wheels were stumbling over the frog because the inner wheel...
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    Background Scenery

    I recently came across a website that had HO scale background scenery that was 10 feet long and a couple of feet high. It was just what I was looking for. Alas! I didn't bookmark it and can't find it again. Any ideas?
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    HO Scale Autos and Trucks

    My layout is to the point that additional details like HO scale vehicles would be a big plus. The down side is I have seen some that cost more than some rolling stock. I can see a lot of money could be spent to add some realism to a layout.
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    I Saw The Light

    Today I began the task of illuminating my HO houses and buildings. I had bought some very nice lamp assemblies for that purpose. I set up a test lamp and I set my buildings and houses over it one at a time and discovered that the light colored structures glowed and the light through the...
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    Removing identification from rolling stock

    I have a caboose that I need to remove some of the lettering. It looks like the lettering is painted on rather than decals, but I'm not sure. I thought of trying a tiny bit of lacquer thinner, but am afraid of damaging the surface. I also have a tender that I want to remove the line logo.
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    Upgrading old freight equipment

    I am currently in my HO revival period #4, which has spanned a period of over 60 years. Of note is #3 which was in the mid 80's. I went and bought a bunch of high-end rolling stock kits, hoping to save a few bucks and dig right in. Shortly after, I realized that the tiny details of assembly...
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    Making Turnout Hot On Demand

    I am using Bachmann manual turnouts, one Atlas Hybrid powered turnout converted to EZ Track roadbed, (my latest project) and one Bachmann turnout gelded of the switch motor and apparatus, allowing it to float as mentioned in my original post. Another way would be to use an insulated rail joiner...
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    Making Turnout Hot On Demand

    I vaguely remember many years ago that there was a way to turn off the juice to a turnout just by operating the points. Lets say you have a spur that you want to power a locomotive and short train in and park, so another loco could use the layout. As I recall, the spur was hot when set to turn...




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