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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    just so you guys know I'm not making this up I used hosting checker to see who this site is on this is what i got then just looked further and found the link to Network Solutions Find out who is hosting any website To find out where a website is hosted, enter the URL address...
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Looks like the same thing going on not a new server well kind of it's now with Unified Layer which owns Network Solutions the old server company so same old stuff just a different company using the same servers Junk so I'm kinda like some others done here until its proven to be a...
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    seems to be working fine slow logging in I wonder if he did change servers its just slow server migration could take a few more days
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    I think something got changed I hope anyway Network Solutions is no longer listed as the server for the forum So either Bob changed to someone else or took that off the info at the bottom of screen log ins are fairly quick but just a little slow sometimes switching to different subjects...
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    It's the server causing all of these problems and until Bob can get a different one this is going to be the norm very few if any new members and old ones leaving I'm sure there are alternative server companies out there Just my 2 cents
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    Model Railroad Forums offline

    Windows has something similar I don't really bother with it The forum software seems to be ok good layout compared to some others The server using network solutions bad rating they are not very good there are some posts on reddit that really spells it out bad or no customer service...
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Willie I don't post much took down my rr a few years ago just lost interest i guess it was in a 30 x 50 foot space two level on part of it but all gone no one wanted any of the equipment so a lot went into dumpster 40 years of collecting stuff I'm 78 now and by myself the only...
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    Model Railroad Forums offline

    I see Bob is using network solutions for his server and XenForo for the forum software I'm leaning its more the server having problems I don't know what the server cost is none of my business maybe take a look at this one and compare before the forum is gone for good or get...
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    Running Bear's July 2026 Coffee Shop

    Working with OSB I don't envy you. The stuff is too tough to nail into, and dulls saw blades. Not so OSB can be nailed easily and cut with circular saw all day its used on roofs walls and floors you are thinking of particle board do a search on osb board
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    Articulated Loco with only One Engine Operational

    Beiland those are not stock they were reworked by Mel Perry did those years ago here's his blogger site for more info He passed away June of 22 I had many discussions with him back in the day https://melvineperry.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_15.html
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    Really dumb question about an Atlas controller

    It looks like you have all connected correctly My only question you say the transformer doesn't like it ?? What power pack are you using If it a duel controller it may be one using a single transformer for both cabs if so disconnect the B cab and see if that makes a difference a single...
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    Running Bear's January 2026 Coffee Shop

    Martin ok so the old forum is locked so can't reply to it You said This is wood.. The bunker was part of the original Queen City Coal mega diorama kit from around 2020 Here's the front page of the instructions and this one is mostly resin
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    Running Bear's December 2025 Coffee Shop

    Marlin I have the exact same kit but I think mine is older ( maybe ) It is called the Easly & Sons Coal Company says on the box Designed and Manufactured by Albion Software I can't find a date on the box or instructions and there is no info online I can find on the Easly Coal Co but...
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    those diagrams are on hoseeker.org heres link to the newer of the two https://hoseeker.org/assemblyexplosionbachmann/bachmannemdf9apg2.jpg and the older one https://hoseeker.org/assemblyexplosionbachmann/bachmannemdf9pg2.jpg go to the site and you can see the parts list great site...
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    That is a really old Bachmann F9 engine the diagram parts list does show a traction tire but the diagram (very poor ) doesn't show them the next diagram slightly newer but same setup does not list them I think someone altered that power truck somehow there might not be a gear on both...
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    Rich Weyand's CoolerCrawler analog throttle 2025 update

    Looks really good so far very professional I've used this one in the past very similar I think https://www.classixaudio.com/821.HTM
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    New Guy on the Block - Proto 2000 Question

    Rich Depends on road name not all came with dynamic brakes List for them https://hoseeker.org/lifelikeenginediagrams/lifelikeproto2000sd7pg3.jpg
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    LIFELIKE PROTO 2000 GP30

    I don't know if it of any interest but found a pair both front and rear trucks on ebay for $25.99 where are you located seems like you said Japan If so this one I found will ship to Japan for $23.05 the company selling them is GO NITRO HOBBIES So looks like total $49 or so see if...
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    LIFELIKE PROTO 2000 GP30

    I bought most of mine probably 10 years ago no flash on any of them still have a few of the 492-6 ones and don't see any flash I don't understand why the dog-bones won't fit in the cups they should I know they are kind of tight then they snap into place and are fine The brass worm...




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