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  1. J

    online stores

    Ok, Thanks for the reference, I'll go check them out. Thanks Again -Joe
  2. J

    online stores

    Thanks Tom, You've helped me out a lot in the past day's Thanks -Joe
  3. J

    H.O Athern engine

    Great ! Thanks so much for your imput. I'll take it from here. -Joe
  4. J

    H.O Athern engine

    Ok, thanks. The rectangular caps on the trucks seem to have four clasp type retainers. Do you know if you need to squeeze each pair togther or if the cover plate needs to be lifted off of each catch? Thanks a lot -Joe
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    online stores

    Hello all, I am new to this, I am interested in finishing a layout that my father started before he passed away. If I could get some opinions on online stores that carry H.O. I am looking for an outlet that would carry cars, engines and just about everything else. Your opinon...
  6. J

    H.O Athern engine

    Ok, I just looked at my engines and I do see the covers on each of the trucks, Thanks so much for your help and I am sure I will have more questions LoL -Joe
  7. J

    H.O Athern engine

    Hello, I just recently received a setup with several engines. These engines are Athern H.O. They have never been run and are about 15 years old. I tried them, they work perfectly but, I am sure they need some sort of oiling after sitting all those years. As I said they are brand new. I bought a...
  8. J

    Beginner H.O

    Ok, Sounds like I know what I need to do. Thanks for all of your help Guy's. I am a newbie to this, I have been flying Radio controlled Helicopters for 20 years but have never messed with trains. Have a great night Joe
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    Beginner H.O

    Ok, so the hooks don't get ibnterlocked. To connect these cars I should just be able to pull a car up to the car in front of it and when it locks, that's it? These cars were never used ever ! that's what was throwing me for a loop. Like I said if I keep the speed down. they seem to stay hooked.
  10. J

    Beginner H.O

    I have the one on the right. Looks like the knuckle coupler
  11. J

    Beginner H.O

    Hi All, I have inherited a H.O set that was partially started. My father ha)d built around 30 car's or so. I thought it would be nice to set up for my 2 year old son and just simply run a circle around the christmas tree. I bought a transformer and some track. The couplers on the...