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I just want to make sure before I buy like 4 of these. Just got this email from Litchfield Station: A large shipment of DSD-101LC decoders arrived earlier this week. All back orders have been filled and they are available for sale. CLICK HERE TO BROWSE the various prime mover and steam...

Hey guys with my little 4x4 Christmas layout winding down (Hopefully before Christmas is over.) I'm back at planning my actual layout. I'm interested in grain operations. I'd like to make this a module. Maybe a Freemo module because I have preliminary plans to move next October to a...

I pretty disappointed. I discovered scenic express carries a slag ballast but I read... Real stone and natural aggregates. Ideal for HO-Scale. Also available in 1/2-gallon size (SS4030-6). CAUTION: Slag has a residual iron content and could cause damage to track and DCS electronics. Bummer.

I scored a great new job today. One problem. 90% of my work is from home!!!! Can anyone tell me why that's a problem? :rolleyes: Maybe I can put a time lock on the train stuff. I "have" to build a train to go around my home office right? I'm doomed!

- If I have say 5-10 items that are to be lighted on my layout. Do I connect up another transformer? Do I connect it to the transformer directly? Isn't it hot all the time? Do people put switchs in line to turn the accessories on and off? I think I understand you need to wire...

Does a manufacture exsist that creates a control and sound decoder all in one? I've always purchased NCE but I have a need to install control and sound now. :)

Can someone explain CN - IC Repaint's....I'm assuming they are former IC engines now working for the CN railway???? Why leave the rements of the IC?

Anyone have suggestions for creating icicles in ho scale? I tried hot glue and it was difficult to get it formed and was to flexible. I was wondering if magic water would work or maybe clear silicone? Does it dry hard?

Tis’ the Season ! BEWARE Thought this may be a helpful tip to pass on: Well the crooks have found a way to rob you of your gift card balance. If you buy Gift Cards from a display rack that has various store cards you may become a victim of theft. Crooks are now jotting...

I'm starting some new projects this week and need a good source for LED's and resistors....Also would be nice if they sold the "rice" lights also. Is www.miniatronics.com a good place???

I'm in a holding pattern on my Ho layout. (Deciding if we should move.) In the meantime I'm working on a small around the tree layout. I have a few buildings to paint. Can someone recommend a brand? I'm familar with scalecoat II paints because I've had to touch up my loco's but I have...

If you pick up the occasional tool from Harbor freight PM me. Great sales after Turkey Day. :D

I'm hoping I can word this question and it make sense. I'll give it a try. I wondering if there is a prefered way of starting a new layout? For example you have a plan.... Do you draw it out on the benchwork then lay roadbed then track? At what point do you glue down the roadbed? Do you...

I know this sounds silly but I think this is a good thing for the hobby. Seeing trains back in the mainstream stores like Target makes me think the train industry will get some new growth. I'll bet other stores follow...

Walthers # 255-49103 Micro Engineering Solution for weathering nickel silver or brass rail I'm very curious to see the end result. I have a bottle on the way just to check it out.

I have a small 4 x4 Christmas tree layout I'm working on. I ordered some supplies from my favorite online store. One of the items was ballast. I believe most people use different size ballast and maybe even colors... What sizes do you use for Ho? I bought fine and it seems too small...

I'm looking for the above coach cars in the Illinois central roadname. I see a set on ebay right now but the seller for some silly reason broke up the set into single auctions. My question does MDC still exsist? Walthers doesn't seem to list them. I went to Roundhouses web sight and...

Small 4 x4 around the tree layout question I'm working on a small around the tree layout that is about 4x4. It has a small mountain and a tunnel. I plan to cover the layout with Woodland scenics snow. My question...should I ballast all of the track or just small sections? Should I be...

Any Arizonians going to Railfair this weekend? Any chance you could take some pictures for me? Specifically the GCSMR setup. It will be a large HO layout. I'll be in Illinois visiting family etc. Anyone recommend some cool train shop up near Rockford?

Any doctors here? How in the world do I get a cold when it's 105 + degrees out. I had such plans this weekend and now I fear I'm laid up in bed. Everyone else have a great weekend.