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    BUS connector?

    Molex works best. Different pin combinations help in keying.
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    Why are Atlas ties black ?

    Well I use water base rust color to paint the entire track. I wipe the excess off the top, let dry. I paint the roadbed matching the gravel color, let dry. I use white glue, and lay the track. I put gravel down next, pressing it firmly on top of the ties as well as between the ties. When it...
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    HO vs. N

    For any given radii, n gauge will have a better looking apperance.
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    whats the best riser hight?

    Sorry if I was wrong on the n guage scale of .078 =1 foot. .075 = 1 foot. is correct I was just going by memory.
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    whats the best riser hight?

    that is correct 1 inch = 12.82 feet
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    whats the best riser hight?

    1 foot = .078 inches is n scale. Purchased cork roadbed would be perfect for a scaled gravel roadbed. Now you must put in rolling landscape. Keep the track as level as possible by increasing the depth of gravel under the existing cork roadbed to conform with the landscape. This can be...
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    whats the best riser hight?

    I use 1 7/8" minimum above track for N scale (2' would be better). This seems clear twin stack container cars and automobile cars. Pay attention to track cleaning cars, not sure of thier hieght. Remember a 1% grade is a rise of 1' in 100 inches. A 2% grade is 2' in 100 inches. Depending how...
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    painting structures

    Not familiar with your brand. I use Testors. Paint the insides black. Then lights inside will not light up the structure like a christmas tree
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    Bridge question?

    You need to remove some of the plywood under the bridge. Create a cavity as deeo as you like (the deeper the better) using foam board.
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