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    New 4x8 layout

    I just did the benchwork for a 4x8. It is possible to have 2 lines with 22" curves? Or, does one have to be 22 and the other 18? I'm just making up my own configuration not modeling after any peticular railway. I was thinking of having a passenger train on the outside and a freighter on the...
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    TGV dressup kit?

    About 15 years ago, my Grandma bought me a Lima TGV set. It doesn't have windows or anything covering the engine lights. There are alot of details missing that I would love to add to it. She bought it brand new so I'm the only owner. Just wondering if there is a dress up kit still available...
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    Crest Train Engineer

    Does anyone one know anything abotu the Crest Train Engineer. I saw it in the Walthers catalog and was wondering if it's easier than DCC. The only difference I can see is that instead of the info comming through the rails, it's radio controlled. Is it worth the time and money?
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    Crest Train Engineer

    Everyone debates the issue of DCC and DC. Does anyone have an opinion on this new system from Crest? I guess it's the same thing as DCC except the inofrmation to the engine is radio contrlled instead of through the rails. Is this easier to learn and do than DCC? I do know you need a DCC...
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    Looking for son

    I have a 2 1/2 yr old. He loves his Geotrax from Fisher Price. He also loves watching Daddy's trains go around. I've been looking at getting him the Thomas and Friends set from Bachmann. Does anyone have any pros or cons to that set. Thanks, Tim
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