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    0verwhelming....

    Greetings everyone... I would like to take this oppertunity to thank those who have answered to by beconing in regards to "Benchwork 101" Since that day I posted the topic on the Gauge I have had overwhelming replies and even some were just a word of courage some were also very inspiring...
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    wooden structures

    Greetings all, I was wondering if anyone here at "THE GAUGE" constructs wooden structure kits (J.V MODELS, Builders in Scale...) for a living or a bit of extra $$? I purchased a few kits and with most of my time being taken up by looking after the lil fella, I can't seem to find the time to...
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    off the topic...

    Hi Folks, This is a little off the subject but the wife asked me if I could advertise the stroller we bought for Jr. She and I are getting a lil too old for anymore lil ones so it is time to say good bye to the stroller! It is one of those fancy "Perego" strollers. The wife is askin...
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    Bench work 101...

    Ahh, the wonderful world of benchwork!! don't yea just love it? I have tried almost every form, from angle brackets to free standing benchwork both made from 1x4 lumber. end result: nether one of them satisfied my need for a good sturdy bench. With my basement having a four foot cement...
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    steam vs. smoke

    Hi everyone... I recently purchased a Trix Big Boy 4-8-8-4 with the ability to produce smoke (or steam) from its stacks located at the very front of the engine. Well, last evening I was looking through the 2001 Walthers catalog and came arcoss a listing for steam and smoke generators. I am...
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    N.m.r.a

    Greetings all.... I was wondering if anyone here is involved in the NMRA? I heard that it is a good investment to join this outfit. Could someone that is on the executive contact me? I am interesed in finding out a bit about the cost of joining the National and Regional Division in my area...
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    lights...

    Hello again... I would like to take this oppertunity to sincerly thank all who have replied to my request for help in regards to the lighting problem I had. I have corrected the problem by rewiring the Round house by running a pair of bus wires (positive and neg.) and joined ea. lamp by...
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    wooden Trustle...Ho gauge.

    Hello again, I am writting to find out if anyone here has ever attempted to construct a specific Wooden Trestle Bridge from a Co. by the name of "JV Models" These folks are also known as JR Models as well. Anyways, Has anyone in The Gauge constructed one of these beauties? need a little...
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    minitronic lamps W/shades...

    David Platelayer... David, please e-mail me asap!! in regards to the lighting sequence... thx. Bill wildbill@citytel.net
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    minitronic lamps W/shades...

    Greetings all... Has anyone here tried to wire MINITRONICS Lamps with the shades before and succeeded? What my point is is that I just installed these lil cuties, nine (9) in total- in my Walthers Roundhouse the other day and when it finally came time to add some power to them they did not...
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    Bachman spec. Shay...

    Greetings again everyone.... This is my discovery of the Bachman Spectrum Shay... The little engine that could (....and does!) Lately I have installed a DCC decoder system into my B.S.Shay. This was NOT an easy job! First of all, I was suggested to install the Digitrax DN142 with...
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    BenchWork 101...

    Greetings all... Is there anyone out there that lives close to Prince Rupert, BC that knows how to do bench work and lay track? your help would be greatly appreciated! thx!
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    Trix Big Boy...

    I recently purchased a Trix Big Boy from a hobby shop that I deal with from out of town. It is a sight to behold.... VERY BEAUTIFUL work Marklin did on this engine however the screw that keeps the tender cover on has a tendancy to strip. Also, I noticed that thier are a few screws on the...
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    john Rendall models...

    Hello again, Well now that the other stuff is out of the way, perhaps someone can discuss with me the John Rendall (JR or JV MODELS) kits... exsp. the bridges..
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    figured it out....i think!!!

    ;) It's is ok, I think I figured it out.... no bother!!
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    somebody help here, pls!!

    :confused: Hi folks.... am trying to understand this chat program... can anyone help? Are we supposed to see the other dialogue in a while box (channel) or something?? Please write to my e-mail if you can help thank you for your time!
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    new here...

    hi everyone... am new here so please have a bit of patients with me please.... :o) how does one go about reading or seeing the discussions in a main channel?
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