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  1. mrgooch

    ON30 Spectrum 2-Truck Class B Climax

    Check out the for sale listing
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    A diorama for my Climax

    Since I no longer run trains I decided to display my favorite engine.It fits on my desk.
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    Accessory parts I.D. Help Need

    I am attaching some parts that came with the Climax. I can't locate where 2 " J " hooks go.They are the same as the ones on the rear of the cab. Also there is a shorter pipe or hose I can't locate.
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    Climax Dress up kit?

    Bachmann On30. Is it an easy project to remove the existing cab on the engine in order to replace it with a open cabin? Is the cab and frame one solid unit?
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    Lumber Yard

    A busy day at the lumber yard.
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    Dedicated to Shamus

    I have been truly inspired by your work. There is no one better.
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    Compound Curve???

    Can someone tell me what a compound curve is. I think I placed one in my new layout plan by mistake. I am talking about a curve changing into another curve but in the opposite direction.
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    Starting Layout

    Ordered the Unitrack,have the plywood and willpick up the scenic woodlands incline sets tonight. Next I have ti convince my wife that I need to do this. I refined my layout using software.I added a siding and figured out how to do the inclines.It will be 2 % for a distance of 16 feet. I will add...
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    Starting Layout

    Well I am on my way. I convinced the wife I really needed the addition. I think she was so aggreable because the layout has to stay in the garage now. I was able to refine the sketch using 3-D Railroad software. I added a siding and figured out the inclines. I will be using Woodland Scenics...
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    Error on sketch

    There is only a 2" rise [ not 4 ] sorry
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    Here is the sketch

    The new sketch is on the right side. Arrows show the entrance to the layout and exit into a new #6 turnout.
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    New Addition to Layout

    I am concidering adding an addition [3x6 ] to my Scenic Ridge layout. I have enclosed a sketch of the possible track layout which was done on Atlas freeware although I am using Kato unitrack,and the sketch is not exact. I have 3 demensions I must adhere to. The top track must be 2" from the...
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    Engine Stalling

    Kato Mikado Stalling After a month of great service my Heavy Mikado has begun stalling on me in tight turns. If I give it a nudge it continues. This happens at different spots. My diesel runs fine without a problem. I cleaned the wheels and tracks, I tried adjustin the spring connection on the...
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    N scale F7

    I am looking for an F-7 A&B engine. It looks like Bachmann is the only one making them now. Would the Bachmann Spectrum series be worth the investment.
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    Wood Caboose

    What type of caboose should I run with a turn of the century steam engine.
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    Original Rairoad Stock or Bond Certificates

    I happened on an interesting web site. Scripophily.com You can purchase an original certificate from the sellers of the railroad at that time.
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    Changing railroad names

    I have a Mikado. I would like to change the name which is on the tenda. Is there a simple way to do this?
  18. mrgooch

    N Gage Layout for Sale

    Check out this sale on Ebay #1718263304 I wish him luck. He not only wants alot of money but you have to pick it up. It's a great layout but I think he is stuck with it.
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    BL-2 Diesel

    Is anyone running this engine?
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    If I could buy only 1 diesel loco ?

    I need suggestions from you. The engine needs to pull 10 cars up a 4% grade without slipping. Is there a diesel out there that can do it.