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    What do you use for fascias?

    Im getting to the point where I'm ready to cover the exposed foam edges on my layout. I see lots of pictures with nice, thin fascias. Some of it is even bent to follow the cruves of the layout. I don't need to bend anythng since I have all 90 degree corners. I do want something thin and...
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    Hobby shops or layouts in SE Michigan?

    Hi all, I am visiting Michigan for about a week and thought it would be fun to find some train stuff. Mostly, I will be northwest of Detroit (Novi, etc.) but can get around to other areas as well. I've been to the Henry Ford Museum a number of times, any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. Mike
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    Bachman warranty service - good?

    I ordered a Bachman loco (N scale 4-8-2) that was DOA. The retailer sent me another in exchange. It lasted 30 secs, then also went DOA. The retailer is great and offerred to refund my money, but I would really like a loco that works for more than half a minute. Rather than continuing to make...
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    Trabuco Canyon Railway started

    OK, we have finally started on this layout. Trackplan was discussed here: http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=25746 Some pics are below. Track is still temporary, but the risers are in. I didn't have a hot wire cuter, so I dealt with the little white balls. Nothing the shop vac...
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    Scenic Ridge Question

    Hi. I asked this on another forum but couldn't get an answer. Does anyone know what the % incline is for the risers that come with the Woodland Scenics Scenic Ridge kit? I was thinking of using the kit as the base for my new layout. Even though the trackplan is a bit different, many of the...
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    Help identifying engines

    Hey guys, can you please help me identify these 5 engines shown below? These are HO models, and I know the manufacturers of all but one. However, I don't know the slightest thing about diesels, so I'm hoping you can tell me what model of engine the protos would be. Please forgive the childish...
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    Hi. Newb looking for advice

    Hi all. I've been lurking for a while, but I am ready to start building a layout and would like some suggestions (you all haven't heard that before, right?) I've been out of trains for 25 years. Used to have HO, but the current house doesn't have room. But, my 11 year old really wants to...
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