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Category Rolling Stock Key Word repair 286

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been told there is a chart on rolling stock ,box cars,flat beds,eytc. as to to weight lenght, to to add weight to hold track properly.. Where can I obtain such a chart Thankt you.
Category Electrical & Control Key Word Track 285

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I have read your article on polarity & it was enlightening. However, I would like to make a cross over/loop on my layout. How can I accomplish this feat, "wise one of the train ways"?
Category Electrical & Control Key Word suspended layout 278

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I have a 4x16 layout that i would like to have suspend from the ceiling. using an electric winch,or some type of pulley system.
Category Lighting Key Word lights 268

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How can I wire lights for a passenger car
Category Electrical & Control Key Word autoreversing track 259

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Dear Friend, I would like to make autoreversing track similar to Bachmann's for an On30 layout at Christmas time. I had seen a discusssion elsewhere, but cannot find it. My son can do the soldering and wiring, I just need abbreviated plans for the track. This is a project for my son and me, and a bonding experience. Thank you. Jack Majcher, Altoona, PA
Category Backdrop Key Word scenery 258

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How to create a small Christmas scene to include skaters and depot for HO train.
Category Miscellaneous Key Word radius 257

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what is the tightest radius for h o scale
Category Miscellaneous Key Word trainyards 255

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How to build a working trainyard in o-gauge,without much space.
Category Miscellaneous Key Word fooddudes2@aol.com 254

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I have serval 4-8-2 and 2-6-4 in N gauge . I would like to know what is the smalest radius they can use. New to the hobby, Thank you Fred
Category Miscellaneous Key Word streets 249

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How do oyu build streets in ho scale that look real?
Category Switches/Track Key Word TRACK 248

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How to make track or switches by myself
Category Switches/Track Key Word layout 240

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I have a room 10'-6"x 20', using H.O. scale I'd like to run at least three trains without running into each other. Not to familiar with dcc, Focus on shipping containers, steel mill, passenger & coal. Looking for some professional ideas. Have tons of stuff & anxious to get started. If this is not the site to ask for help, could you direct me there?
Category Buildings-Products Key Word plastic kit 238

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Are there articles or periodicals in print specifically dealing with plastic kit assembly
Category Switches/Track Key Word double crossover 232

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Category Accessories Key Word Adding a turntable 229

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Looking for general articles on installation of a 20 inch dia. turntable on a layout. May have to be an added extension to present tabls. I am a novice and want also have a roundhouse.
Category Backdrop Key Word Backdrop 228

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I am trying to locate some Atlantic Ocean/Florida backdrops with palm trees and dunes for a HO scale FEC layout.
Category Backdrop Key Word overhead railway 225

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I am working gathering information for an overhead railway. Two tracks using G gauge and running LBG engines and rolling stock. daveyodlbooks@comcast.net
Category Components Key Word O Gauge Windows 218

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Can anyone tell me how to make Factory/Warehouse windows with Evergreen Pllastic strip please. Many thanks, Stuart (UK)
Category Electrical & Control Key Word track 209

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hope you have an article that covers main and branch line wiring with more than one branch line. thank you very much ken ken_rowena@hotmail.com
Category Accessories Key Word suspended track 208

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i am looking for information on suspended track systems for ho scale i want to put 1 in my den can you help
Category Electrical & Control Key Word polarities 197

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I am just starting my HoScale train set and have a polarity problem. My question is how do I make a section of track that has inside to outside connecting rails work. I even bought a Auto Reversing Module for 40 bucks and it didn't work either. I don't know how to isolate the section at both ends without connecting them. Oh please help.
Category Lighting Key Word Design 193

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Need help in designing lighting for passenger cars. I thought of using a battery with a magnetic on/off switch. OI haven't a battery small enough yet. I'm not sure if its possible or if I need to go to bruses on the wheels, An help appreciated. Thanks UC
Category Electrical & Control Key Word Schematic 179

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How to wire a volt meter and seperate ampere meter that are mounted on a rolling stock train car in order to read the voltage and ampere draw from a distance as the train rolls along the track to check for weak spots or to check the different ampere draw experienced when changing engines or adding accessories.(57)I have already designed and constructed the car, I have resistors and diodes incorporated. HO guage 12-16 volt. I have made several unsuccessful attempts. ...Please Help...Thank You.
Category Kitbash & Scratch Key Word Construction 167

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I'm looking for pictures and info on building an elevated rail system. Thanks daveshell05@aol.com
Category Switches/Track Key Word track 162

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If I purchase turnouts which are not DCC friendly can I make them DCC friendly?
Category Benchwork Key Word Construction 159

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How do I suspend a 4X8 layout from the ceiling? Specifics please. cbigh001@wmconnect.com
Category Benchwork Key Word Wall-Mounted RR 151

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We would like to see some wall-mounted rr installations, preferably above head height. The challenges we foresee are achieving safe installation and having the rr be visible from below.
Category Switches/Track Key Word double crossover 146

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can someone please explain to me exactly how to wire a double crossover For dc and dcc ? thanks,george in georgia
Category Switches/Track Key Word track 144

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the platform for the track is to be hinged to fold due to space requirements and storage. how is track completed at the hinge line?
Category Scenery Key Word rocks 143

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I'm building an HO scale layout using styrofoam and newspaper covered with mesh plaster sheets for the landscape. I would like to add some large rock faces and canyons. Looking for some good ideas to get them looking realistic...how do they do that?