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    Returning to Train Modeling

    Hello Everyone! When I was a child, my two brothers and I built a 4'x8' N-Scale layout. We got about 50% done before we ended up tearing the thing down because of a move. I've always wanted to get back into the hobby but didn't find the motivation to do so. Now with three boys, aged 9 months...
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    Forums for various Geographic Areas

    Hello, Has the idea of having forums for geographic areas ever been passed around? I have been involved with a few organizations that did this and it helped people with local events and such. Any comments?
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    Loco Repair - More Slippage

    Hey Everyone, I found the problem with one of my locomotives... well actually, several problems, but one in particular I am not sure how to remedy. The small hubs on either side of the main motor axle (show in the picture below) slip and so the motor just spins and won't drive the dog-bone...
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    Anyone tried Atlas' cleaning car?

    Hey everyone, Have any of you tried Atlas' N-Scale cleaning cars? http://www.atlasrr.com/NFreight/ntrackcleaningcar1.htm
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    Dirty track and cleaning cars

    As my previous post mentioned, I just pulled all my N-Scale trains out of a 15 year hibernation that was done in less-than-perfect conditions. With the trains was my stash of track and it has been exposed to a lot of dirt and moisture. With that being sstated, the track is very dirty. I did...
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    Just Getting Started... again... sort of....

    Hello Model Railroaders! I am just getting back into model railroading after a 15 year hiatus. I'm not that old so it really hasn't been that long. But before I go on, let me tell you of my history in model railroading. When I was a boy, my two brothers and I were bitten by the model...