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    Why?

    Why did yall redo the website? Now it looks like AMR. Seems to me that would be the last site you'd want to try to immitate.
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    Heated switches

    No kiddin Trainnut, that's cool....er uh....I mean warm.
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    Turning a Train

    THat's why I included the phrase "I don't think", because I didn't know for sure. Thanks for clearing that up.
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    Turning a Train

    I don't think an auto reverse unit will be necessary with a turntable.
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    Strange request

    Ralph, I was as light as possible. I think this whole thing is hilarious. I'd be completely ashamed to be on a public forum begging for free stuff. Besides all that, you can rent to own the things cheap as get out. It's all a big hoot, really.
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    Strange request

    I wasn't being sarcastic at all. I was dead serious. You come on here asking for a handout and turn it around like it's for OUR benefit? Then, act like you're all offended at the response you get? Where do you get off? Ever heard of Wal Mart?
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    A Great Book For A Modeling Resource

    Here is an article with lots og great pictures that I put together as a modeling resource. http://tracksidemodeler.com/index.php?topic=412.0 Please feel free to look around the rest of the site, and join if you like.
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    A Great Book For A Modeling Resource

    If that's the same as Benson and Davis log rafts, yes they have several pictures. Those things wewe huge.
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    Strange request

    Hoping for an old free one? I hope a big sack of money falls out of the sky at my feet too.
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    A Great Book For A Modeling Resource

    This is but a small sample of resources we've put together in our railroad library. We have links as well as books, videos, modeling documents and more. We are constantly adding new material. I picked up a new book at Barnes and Noble the other night entitled Glory Days of Logging by Ralph W...
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    Hey Ray M...

    Indeed, thanks for the kind words gentlemen. On the Athearn noise issue, I have tried with great success using automotive valve grinding compound to reduce and in some cases all but eliminate the gear whine these locos are so famous for. True enough, it takes some effort, but the end result is...
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    maximum grade

    My On30 Bachmann Shay will push or pull three loaded Spectrum log cars up my 8.4% grade and never spin a wheel. I have another three pack of cars coming. I know it will pull more, but I don't know about six. That might be stretching it a bit.
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