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    Any electronics geniuses here?

    I am trying to take a 12volt/12amp power supply that illuminates 12v40mA grain of wheat bulbs and split it out to have 3 seperate circuits one with 3 volts, one with 6 volts and one with 9 volts to control the amount of power each light bulb receives. This way being able to control the look of...
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    Any electronics geniuses here?

    Is anyone here electronics literate? I wanted someone to look over this diagram and see if I am on the right path. Since I am not into electronics I could use some expert advice. Thanks,
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    Don't let Santa fall over the Train

    Scored 226 and then fried...but didn't feel a thing Once I figured out the object was to drink as much as possible to numb the pain when fried. :D Regards and Seasons Greetings.
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    D&RGW Old Time Wood Passenger Cars??

    I have a set of those in plastic that I will not be using... I have a set of the Model Power D&RGW plastic passenger cars (NIB) that I will not be using on my layout afterall. If you are interested in them ... email me and we can work out some kind of deal. Regards,
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    Animated HO scene accessories?

    Does anyone know of any manufacurers of ready made animated HO scenes for use on a layout? Something like ... kids on a tire swing or regular swing that moves, anything with motion is what I am looking for. I know there are item available for O scale but I have never seen anything for HO scale...
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    I need to find a smaller Diesel Engine with DCC & Sound?

    Hi fellow railroaders, I just received my Proto 2000 SF E6A/B unit today in the mail and was surprised at the overall size of this beast. :eek: My BLI Steam Engine is 8" long not including tender and my locomotives are 7" not including the couplers. This E6 is 9 1/2" long and looks like it...
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    What do you all think of the Proto 2000 products ?

    Thanks for all the input... Thanks for all the input. I ordered mine yesterday and paid about $175 for a Sante Fe E6 A&B DCC set with sound and am looking forward to seeing and hearing it. :D Think I got a good deal since I paid a lot more for my BLI Locomotive last year. Regards,
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    What do you all think of the Proto 2000 products ?

    Thanks for the E6 info. Since I am modelling 1945-1955 these will fit in just fine. Regards,
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    What do you all think of the Proto 2000 products ?

    What do you all think of the Proto 2000 series of DCC diesels? I am thinking of buying a DCC with sound Sante Fe E6 A & B unit and wondered if any of you have any experience with the Proto 2000 DCC units? How do they run? Are they reliable? Do they run quiet or noisy? I am using the MRC Prodogy...
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    Looking for interior details?

    Does anyone have a source for interior detail ites such as counter tops / showcase for stores, table and chairs for restaurants, etc.? I have done a google search but have had no luck. :( Any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance,
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    Licence Plates

    Very useful...thanks for the link Regards,
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    Is anyone using Fiber Optics for interior lighting of buildings?

    Fiber Optic Update.... Here is a thread link to my progress...http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=701 Regards,
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    How are you using fiber optics?

    Andy, Rather than rehash my fiber optic experience check out this thread link for my progress and to answer some questions... http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=701 Regards,
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    How do you----???

    How about some pictures of your plaster project? Regards,
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    Ballast Issues...

    It's The Big Pine & Sawgrass Model Railroad Club and I am aware of them, however they are a far distance from me to become a member. Thanks for the info anyway. Regards,