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    HYRAIL around the world

    http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/10/cool-road-rail-vehicles.html JR&SON
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    FL9 question

    I have not run the big guns, We power the PWM cabs with 5 amp 14 volt supplies, that plenty of power and speed for the &SON. They wont stay on the tracks with what we have. JR&SON
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    FL9 question

    When the &SON wants to strut his stuff, He will normally run all 3 of the Red Bonnet Sante Fe F9's, the 2 RB SF B units, The 2 C&O F7s, both the F3 and PA-1 Army specials, the Army B unit and then just for good measure throw the 2 GP-40 UPs at the end. Thats right, 12 engines on the Mainline...
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    FL9 question

    SO In the what if world of the Flat River and Red Mountain Rail Road, My classic F9's could be followed by "B"s or slugs. Since we are still running on a wing and a prayer, cobbling together lash ups to make it over the 5+% grade at Red Mountain, maybe the &Son and I should procure / manufacture...
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    FL9 question

    Whats the difference in a "B" unit and a "slug" JR&SON
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    FL9 question

    I guess the MU set up is more or less a wired remote control? JR&SON
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    9V DC power supplies putting out 13 - 16Volts?

    It has a resistor in the housing already JR&SON
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    FL9 question

    Have I stumped the experts? JR&SON
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    FL9 question

    If you were running an FL9 on the "shoe" could your F9B unit be run from the A's "shoe"? JR&SON
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    Using bigger wire!

    On computer networks, the wires must be twisted to stop interference. Not really sure of the DCC process, just wanted to add my 2 cents worth. JR&SON
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    Does Anyone Want To Loan Me $12,000?

    Its not steam powered, the tender is powered, by Im guessing a small 4 cylinder auto engine. The were complaining about a hydraulic pump giving them fits over Halloween. So the wheels must be power by it. JR&SON
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    Does Anyone Want To Loan Me $12,000?

    This is about 1/2 between Omie and Ompas house and ours. Needless to say the &SON has been on it a few times Train Rides at Hill Ridge Farms - Youngsville, NC JR&SON
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    Track Cleaning

    Good Vodka works for me Either for cleaning or for drinking if I get really frustrated. JR&SON
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    electricaly stupid

    Got an old Cell Phone charger? Many are around 4 volts, good starting point for N JR&SON
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    How to dissassemble a TYCO Caboose

    I have a thought RBFH should do the trick JR&SON
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    Russian Train Derailment

    A modeling option? http://englishrussia.com/?p=1240#more-1240 JR&SON
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    Russian Train Derailment

    Need to move a little faster? http://englishrussia.com/?p=1316#more-1316 JR&SON
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    Russian Train Derailment

    http://englishrussia.com/?p=1473#more-1473 And now for something completely different Monty Python JR&SON
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    Russian Train Derailment

    America is not immune Train Traveling to Rocky Mount Derails in Baltimore :: WRAL.com JR&SON
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    Russian Train Derailment

    http://englishrussia.com/?p=1368 JR&SON