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    Track Plan 9385

    Well I think I might have finally produced a satisfying track plan, after 9384 unsatisfactory attempts. But before I buy all the extra pieces I'll need to build her, I present her to you, the experts, for final approval :) Any suggestions and criticism are more than welcome...
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    Micro Trains 1015 vs. 1016

    Concerning the 1015 short shank body mount coupler versus the 1016 long shank body mount coupler conversion kit: I'm an N scale newbie who just got a load of Micro Trains coupler conversion kits in the mail (These things are tiny even to my 23 year old eyes!). Unfortunately, I have short shank...
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    Atlas Turnout Alternative

    Hello all, I am about to order a massive (to me) amount of atlas track, but the price of the remote switch tracks (23 of them!) is making me think twice. Are there any alternative brands that would fit right in with other code 80 atlas N scale track?
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    Newbie Questions

    I am about to buy an Atlas 2-6-0 N scale Mogul. Would I have to destroy the factory-installed rapido coupling to remove it? I've never changed couplings before, and I was wondering if when you did change them, is it a slide-and-click operation, or a cut, solder, and glue type deal? Also, is...
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    N scale locomotive suggestions

    Hello, I'm another newbie to the forum :) I was wondering if y'all could help me make a suitable selection for one my gf's Christmas presents. What I can't decide on is which locomotive to buy for a new N scale setup. I don't think she will be very keen on very small detail work, so smooth...
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