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    Caboose leaf springs

    Can anyone tell me where I can get leaf springs to replace the coil springs in a set of sprung trucks for a caboose. I have searched Walther's catalog with no success. Thanks.....GH
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    Laying track

    We're ready to lay track on a 7% mountain grade on our club layout. The grade is made of Woodland Scenics foam incline sets overlayed with plaster cloth. We're thinking of either fastening the track with Liquid Nails or just relying on the bonded ballast to hold it down. Any tips or advice on...
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    Daily Railroad calendar

    Can anyone furnish me with a website or other address for one of those daily desk calendars with a railroad motif? Thanks.
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    MDC Climax remotor

    Has anyone tried remotoring/regearing the MDC/Roundhouse HO Climax. I've fit in a Sagami motor and a NWSL transfer gearbox with no problems, but there is MINIMAL room to connect the output shafts from the gearbox to the truck jackshafts. I have some idea as to how to go about it, but sure would...
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    Decoder installaiton

    Has anyone installed a decoder in the Bachmann GE 44 tonner? I have the DCC ready version and would like any pointers as to type, tips, etc.
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    HO guage log loader car

    I want to scratchbuild a couple of logging flat cars that have rails on them for a log loader. Does anyone have a set of plans for such a car or know where I can get some? Even a couple of photos of a prototype would do.