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  1. Raistlin

    Cool roller coaster

    Using some video trickery, someone made the coolest roller coaster with a passenger train... Train Track Modification - ebaumsworld.com
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    Miscellaneous HO scenery

    I am looking for a few specific and never been found things for my HO layout. 1. A DeLorean (exactly like the Back to the Future one). I want to put it in front of my steam engine, like was done in BTTF3 2. Any Doctor Who stuff. That is my favourite show, and would be nice to have some...
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    Under a train

    Under a Train This is not my video, but i just came across it now and thought I would share it. Do NOT try this. Raistlin
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    A Bridge Over Troubled Waters...HELP

    Hey all...it's Raistlin, the anti-handyman needing some bridge help. Here is the situation. I have a 4% grade going up to 3 inches high, to a gap where I plan to put a bridge. The bridge will connect to the other side which is also three inches high. The bridge that i have is a 9 inch...
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    Double J&R Railroad open for business

    Double J&B Railroad open for business Well I finally got my new layout started. There still is a lot of work to do before I will start building the scenery and start on the roadbed, and i am still experimenting with what looks good. Attached are a few pix from it. The engine is a Hudson J1E...
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    Rolling stock size

    HI there. I am running an HO scale setup, with 18" radius curves, and was wondering what the maximum scaled size of rolling stock I can use without derailments. I have some 40' and 50' and they are fine, but I don't want to buy any bigger yet until I know how big I can safely get. Also, as...
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    My layout

    If you read my previous thread, I had to take down my layout becuase the table started to sag. The table has now been fixed, and I have my layout backup. I thought I would share it, ask for opinions etc. Firstly though, please remember, this is my first layout. It is on a plain white table. No...
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    Questions from a novice

    Okay here is the situation... I had my layout all designed and got my train going, but found a couple repated issues, as I ran it. Frequently the cars would uncouple all in the same part of the track. I checked the track and they were all connected tightly. After standing back however, I...
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    Introduction

    Hello, I just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Raistlin and I have been a model RR-er for about 2 weeks. Recently I went the Winona Peach festival and a gentleman was setup showing his train set, and on a whim I decided I wanted one. I have decided to go with HO...