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    When did Bachmann upgrade their n-scale 8-40CW?

    Hi All, I just received a 8-40CW I bought off eBay. I am very happy with the deal, because it was *VERY* cheap! (And new in the box!) BUT, I noticed it is different than my other, newly purchased (and current production) Bachmann Spectrum 8-40CW loco. The current one is more/better detail, and...
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    Rapid questions about Rapido couplers

    Hi all, I have read that there is an un-coupling "ramp" for uncoupling rapido couplers.. Is this the rapido version of the magnet un-coupler devices? Also, all of my cars have rapido couplers on them, and they seem to work pretty well for me. I'm not excited about the idea of having to pry...
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    Tips for smoothing sectional track..

    Hi All, I know I know, I should be using flex-track, right? Well, for right now, while I am still a total newbie, I am experimenting with the kind of features I want (and that I can squeeze in)to my small layout design, I have been using sectional track. So far, I've just put EZ track...
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    What N-scale 2-8-4 Berkshire's are available?

    I'm looking to find a nice WW-II era Berkshire 2-8-4.. Anyone know if these have been (or are currently) made? If so, by who, and are they any good? :) Jason
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    Old, old Bachmann sets.. Anyone got Info?

    When I was a kid in the 70s, my family used to own an N-scale Bachmann train set that consisted of a red caboose,a coal carrying Gondola, a tank car (I believe it had 3 fillers), and a Boxcar, pulled by a small steam locomotive without a tender. My guess is that the locomotive was an 0-4-0...
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    Opinions on various n-scale gear for noob

    Hi All, New to the hobby.. I would like to hear your opinions on the following: Bachman Spectrum transformers and EZ-track Woodland Scenics scenary/layout kits Kato UNI Track Also, what's a good online N-scale tutorial site? Thanks, Jason