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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?

    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