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  1. nmtexman

    DRGW SD-45-T2, ATSF SD-24-Low Nose

    I recently got lucky enough to pick up these engines recently. In brass, no less :p ! Here's my problem. The DRGW SD-45-T2 is in Black/Orange and made by Samhongsa; the ATSF SD-24-Low Nose is in Black/Silver Zebra stripes and made by DaiYoung and has a Kato mechanism :D ! Both came unnumbered...
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    Tucumcari NM Train Show

    Well, the New Mexico Rail RunNers N-Trak club will be making an appearance in Tucumcari NM for this weekends train show. Since there will also be a rodeo going on at the same time, it will bring a whole new meaning to the "B.S. Session". Anyway, if anyone happens to be in the area, drop on...
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    Update on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

    Saturday's Albuquerque Journal stated that the Cumbres & Toltec is supposed to start running again on Tuesday, the 16th. Hopefully, it won't be too late.
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    Death of a Railroad?

    This an excerpt from the Albuquerque Journal of July 12th, 2002. "Hammered by losses from the U.S. Forest Service's shutdown of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, the operator announced Thursday it will not run the 1880s-era railroad next year under its existing five-year contract...
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    Spirit of America Caboose

    The Atlas Spirit of America caboose is now available for pre-ordering. Only $19.95 (shipping paid) for the N-Scale version! Expected delivery is September 2002, but you must order by May 30th. This caboose is only available on-line through www.atlasrr.com .
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    Bachmann Spectrum F7A & B

    Well, I went and did it. Bought a set of ATSF F7A&B from my local hobby stores. I went in and saw them on Saturday when the first came in and liked what I saw. I didn't buy them then because I didn't want to fool around with another coupler exchange! Fancy that! Anyway, I took them home Monday...
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    FRED's

    I'm looking for FRED's. Does anyone out there know of a manufacturer that makes them in N-Scale? Does anyone have a parts list and schematic for making your own? My enquiring mind wants to know. Bob :confused:
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    Merry Christmas

    I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Santa brings you your dearest N-Scale item!