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    Width of Roads

    Hi When making roads what width should they be in HO. Thanks in advance. Brian
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    Lighting Buildings

    Hi: I am wanting to put little led lights inside buildings. I looked at Radio Shack. They had two different voltages available. I am going to power them from an old power pack. Any help appreciated thanks. Brian
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    Lighting Buildings

    Hi Guys: Thanks for the help getting my several power sources sorted out. I ended up using only one of the cads on the tech 11. Thus I also used the walk around thanks it works great. I have about 12 buildings with leds inside. What is the best way to wire these to a power source. I do not...
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    Wiring

    Hi Folks On my layout I have a 6 track yard that is wired with two cad atlas controllers. It runs off off a dual power pack. The main line is powered by walk around set up. My question is I have a track from the main line going into the yard and I have it insulated with one plastic rain joiner...
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    Building a Fence

    Hi: I was thinking of building a chain link fence to surround my yard. Any ideas. I was thinking of using screen wire and finishing nails soldered to the wire screen. Maybe hardware cloth but is it to big. Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance. Brian
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    Making plaster of Paris Molds

    Hi I have a black rubber mold that I fill with plaster of paris to make rocks for mountains. The problem is I have trouble at times getting it out of the mold without it cracking. Any one have any suggestions for making this job easier. Thanks in advance. Brian
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    Ground Color

    Hi: I have just built my tables. i have plywood with pink 1/2 inch glued on top. Before I go any further I read that we should paint the layout in ground colors. Is that dark brown, black or something in between. I read earth colors should be used but what color is that exactly. Thanks for your...
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    Track Cleaning

    Hi I am new to this hobby and am having trouble with trains stopping on tracks then they go with a little push. I am planning to clean the track with Goo Gone or wet baby wipes. I would wrap them over a small piece of plywood and do the whole track layout. I also heard that the pink school...
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    Yard Construction

    Hi Any one know how far apart tracks should be when I am building a yard. Thanks. Brian
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