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  1. Ravensfan

    Couplers

    I thought I saw a thread about couplers and can't find it. I did a search and didn't come up with what I am looking for. I have come to a decision that I want to be consistent with the trains all having the same coupler. I have my Bachman starter set that has the EZ mate knuckle couplers, but...
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    Ebayers can be pretty stupid

    Just sounding off a little bit here, I hope nobody gets offended. I started checking out ebay thinking that I might be able to pick up some stuff at cheaper rates to fill up my table with HO stuff, mostly getting track, and I noticed how some people just have no idea what they are doing. When...
  3. Ravensfan

    Porter Hustler?

    What is it? I did a google search and I turned up links to hobby shops selling them, but no explanation what it does, what it is used for?
  4. Ravensfan

    Boycott walmart for firing employee trying to do good deed

    I know I won't be shopping at walmart again. Here's the story from my local rag:
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    Easy to assemble tracks

    I've gotten some good advice here about where to start with this hobby and am now looking at starter sets to get me going for the Christmas holiday. I went to my local hobby shop - and what a hobby shop it is - to check out the trains they have. Well, they boast in their yellow pages ad about...
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    Model Train Newbie seeks advice

    Don't know how I stumbled upon this forum, but I'm glad I did. I am new to this model train stuff, never owned one in my childhood, never had any interest in it...until now! The catalyst being my three year old son who wants a train for around the Christmas tree this year. (Do I do...