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    Wheels don't move very smoothly!

    Does anybody have a good remedy for wheels that don't move smoothly on my o gauge freight and passenger cars. I have a couple of cars that just drag on the tracks. When I turn the cars over and look at the wheels, they don't spin freely, I need to really roll them. I don't think I am supposed...
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    TPC 3000 --What is is exactly?

    I was in the market to purchase a Lionel Powerhouse 180, when a friend gave me a TPC 3000 Track Power controller. I do have the instructions, but have not been able to find any more info about this online. Does anyone know if this is a good product, and is it used just like a...
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    Is one ZW transformer enough for 2 blocks?

    Dear electric 130: I am determined to get this one way or another!!!:oops: Thanks for the tip!:wave: joeymanko
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    Is one ZW transformer enough for 2 blocks?

    Dear Bob: You are "THE MAN"! Simple but genius. I guess I should be taking more readings with my new multimeter. In addition, I need to recheck all the wiring. I do have 3 feeders on every block, but it is possible that the gauge of the wire might be too thin. You are a real pro...
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    Is one ZW transformer enough for 2 blocks?

    Encouraging WOW!:thumb: if you are running 34 linear feet with only 30 watts, then there should be no problem with one ZW. I have heard that the newer TMCC engines draw much more power than the older ones. Maybe with two TMCC engines on the blocks, it is just not enough power. I will take...
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    Is one ZW transformer enough for 2 blocks?

    The ZW Hello Railway Bob! Thank you for taking the time to at least anser my quest. The ZW is the big Lionel transformer. They still make it today, but it is more 21st century. It is 250 volts, and has controllers for 4 trains. It kind of looks like a football with a box in the...
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    Is one ZW transformer enough for 2 blocks?

    I am relatively new to Command Control. I have 2 blocks which are both 10 feet long ovals and are insulated. Could I put one of the ZW's outputs to one block, and another output block? Would this be sufficient power to run 2 trains?:cry: It is very confusing to mewall1. I know that I could...
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    ReRailer

    Hello Everyone: It ocurred to me as I was putting my finishing touches on my big layout (with gargraves track), why don't I ever see an O gauge rerailing track? I understand that O gauge has the 3 rails, but I would think that there would be a way that it would work. Why don't I ever see...
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    Instant Roadbed

    Hello Everyone! I am ready to put my roadbed on my board (4X14). I just recently saw an ad for AMI instant roadbed. They claim no gluing and it is easy to implement. I am using Gargraves tracks and will be bending some. Has anybody used this? Is it worth a try? I could always remain safe and...
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    distance between tracks?

    Hello Everybody: I am designing a new 0 gauge layout with Gargraves track. I am doing parallel tracking, and I can't seem to find the safe distance between tracks. Can anyone tell me? Thanks, Joey
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