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    Adding detail to my city buildings windows

    I have several buildings on my layout that has opened windows i.e no curtains or any window covering or window decoration. Does anyone know of a product or printout I could use to enhance the appearance of the window. See the photo for more detail
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    Adding lighting to my layout

    Thanks for the info
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    Adding lighting to my layout

    I am looking more for how someone places lights in buildings. I plan on connecting several buildings to a wired hub underneath my layout. What kind of lights do people use? What type of connectors? Where can I purchase them?
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    Adding lighting to my layout

    I have an extensive HO layout. Mostly a city scene. I would like to introduce lighting to my layout. Any information and advice would be appreciated.
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    HO scale track cleaning

    Thanks for the good consel
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    HO scale track cleaning

    I can use some good advice on cleaning my tracks. I have been applying a liquid cleaner to my tracks for some time, and the tracks are still dirty. I have applied copious amounts of liquid cleaner to tracks only to run a white cloth over the tracks and get residue. Is a liquid better for...
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    Selling HO scale rail road layouts et al on this site

    I have several items i would like to sell. What is the accepted protocol for listing these items for other train enthusiastic on this message board?
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    Question about HOon30 scale

    Question about HOon30 scale. Can this scale be used on a ho track? I have a civil war train that is hoon30 and would like to run it on ho scale layout. Can anyone comment on the HOon30 performance on HO track and layout.
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    Use for old computers on HO layout

    I have access to several old computers from work (Windows 8) and several IPADs. Has anyone found a use for these on a train layout? I am redoing my layout and may wish to incorporate in my new configuration
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    Layout downsizing

    I am planning on moving and need to downsize my layout. I have 4 4x8 boards and some connective boards that are 2 feet wide and 10 feet long. I am interested to know how other HO scale people maximize their space and layout. I am thinking about a two story layout. Since a picture is worth a...
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    Track cleaning options

    I have an extensive HO layout, with a regular train line and an elevated track. In the past I have used an eraser and liquid cleaner to clean my tracks. With the elevated track and sheer volume of track I have, I am wondering if there is a better way to clean the tracks, specifically, is there...
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    Filler for paper sourced mountain

    Screen overlay? What is that ? Specific name or brand? Where can it be found? If I sealed the entire mountain in paris plaster or the mesh would it effect possible smells due to rotting paper? Could I use a screen that is for a door or is there a specific brand or type?
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    Filler for paper sourced mountain

    Could I use a screen that is for a door or is there a specific brand or type?
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    Filler for paper sourced mountain

    If I sealled the entire mountain in paris plaster or the mesh would it effect possible smells due to rotting paper?
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    Filler for paper sourced mountain

    Screen overlay? What is that ? Specific name or brand? Where can it be found?
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    Filler for paper sourced mountain

    I am working on building a mountain with paper sourced from shredder. Would like to know some ideas for filler material to make the structure look more realistic and less jerky.
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    Cell phone wall chargers and HO scale railroads

    Has anyone found any practical uses for old cell phone wall chargers on their HO scale layout? I have plenty of them and before discarding them I would like to know if anyone has made use of them on a layout. TIA for your input.
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    Old desktop computers and HO rail road uses

    I have access to 4-6 windows computers. These are old windows based systems from work that we are no longer using. My question is are there any practical usage for these computers on a HO scale train layout? Has anyone ever made use of computers on their layouts and if so how? TIA for all input.
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    Creating a battery power source for layout

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    Creating a battery power source for layout

    I have a small extension to my layout that has a series of skyscrapers on it. I want to bring some electricity to the buildings but the layout is to far from electric outlet. I want to create a battery powered power source. Can anyone offer me advice on this project or where I can find such a...




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