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    How to kitbash a steam engine?

    So how does one go about making a steam engine as close to a prototype as possible if you can't find the one you are looking for? I imagine you start with something as close as you can get, but from there, how do you modify a plastic model to include the details of your prototype? If you go...
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    Source for miners' cars?

    I'm considering modeling a yard in which they used some old miners' cars as storage sheds and offices. These are the ones with some windows down the sides and a curved roof. Would anyone happen to have suggestions on a source for kits like these in HO? There is a picture of what I am looking...
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    Modeling Bevier & Southern's Yard

    I just picked up a little flyer that had two pictures and a diagram of the Bevier & Southern's yard from around 1958. I was wondering if anyone else had modeled this yard and might have some additional photos (prefereably color) that would be a good reference for putting this yard together. It...
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    How does one find a local train yard?

    So I know a set of tracks goes through town, but how does one go about finding the nearest train yard?
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    Hand laying tracks and meaning of #6 vs #7?

    So I love the way real wood ties look. Are Fast Tracks the only way to take advantage of real wood ties or are there other options? Secondly, can someone please explain the difference between the size numbers on turn outs and other intersection track...like #4 vs #7 turnouts etc? I...
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    Outside of brass, who makes best Steam engines?

    Outside of brass, who would you say makes the most detailed and to scale steam engines?
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    Best online source for HO scale steam engine?

    Looking for a few particular models and just trying to get some ideas where would be the best place to order from with the largest selection. I've noticed that the American style 4-4-0 early steam engines are pretty tough to find unless you want a Bachmann. Anyone got any suggestions for a...
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