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    #844 UP 4-8-4 HO scale

    I was posting to see what the opinions are on the best non-brass HO scale 4-8-4 #844 UP locomotive is there out to buy. I am replacing an older (motor in cab) Rivarossi 4-8-4 #844. The motor never worked right and the replacement was not suitable for the locomotive, meaning it went all out when...
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    best airbrush set

    I am looking to buying an airbrush to paint locos, rolling stock & structures. I was wondering what the best one to buy ? I am looking for sporatic use and durability and quality. Thank you all in advance, the advice is appreciated. Sincerely Jaijef
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    rivarossi big boy & challenger manuals

    Thank you everyone for the help The Challenger was built by Rivarossi in 1996 The Big Boy was built in 1998.
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    rivarossi big boy & challenger manuals

    I think the 2-6-6-6 was the closest manual I could find. The motor is in the boiler on my 4-8-8-4 and my 4-6-6-4
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    rivarossi big boy & challenger manuals

    I bet your right, I was just wondering because I don't think DCC equipped locos were that prominent in 2000. Especially a Rivarossi Big Boy for 200 bucks
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    rivarossi big boy & challenger manuals

    I bought a Rivarossi Big Boy & Challenger locomotives in March of 2000 and I have misplaced the manuals. Is there any place online where I can view them or even buy them? If anyone has similar locomotives from around the same time I will gladly pay for copies of your manuals. The Big Boy I know...
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    metal or brass grab irons

    I was writing to see if anyone knows of a company that sells HO scale metal or brass grab irons. The plastic ones I am installing on a Proto 2000 boxcar break easily even with a light touch and tweezers. Thank you for your assistance in advance. Sincerely Jaijef
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    fiber optics

    I was wondering if anyone has used Fiber Optics in their structures or locomotives with a DCC or DC power supply? If so, which manufacturer did you use? I am planning on re-doing the lights on a few Athearn locos and would like to use fiber optics rather than a bare bulb in the cab. Or should I...
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    Sp daylight diesels

    I was writing to see if SP really painted any F units in daylight colors. I have an athearn F7A Dummy in Daylight and was wondering about the numbering. I bought it years ago for about 10 bucks. However when I looked it up online to see if there was a pic of the prototype or the accuracy of the...
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    switches and switch machines

    thanks again everyone. jaijef
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    switches and switch machines

    thank you :thumb:thank you everyone jaijef
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    switches and switch machines

    I have been trying to get my switches and switch machines to work on my 6x9 layout and they are not cooperating. I first tried Tortoise but have had zero luck because the rod going from the switch machine to the switch just pushes up and not over. I tried atlas and get the same problem. The...
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    corner Gas tv show & trains

    I recently began watching Corner Gas on WGN at midnite Eastern time in the US and noticed that the outdoor scenes has a wooden grain elevator with the show's town name on it. However the thing that got my attention was the number of episodes that had shots of a train sitting at the grain...
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    Flea 2 by Cypress Engineering

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hello all,Was just wondering if anyone has used The Flea 2 by Cypress Engineering?I saw it advertised in the new Model Railroader.I also went to CE website.I am thinking about buying one but I did not know if anyone...
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    atlas switch control

    hello all,I have several atlas #6 switches on my layout.I also have several Tortoise switch controllers/motors too.I have a very hard time installing the tortoise on the layout and making it throw the switch.I am writing because I recently got fed up w/the tortoise and tried another route, so to...
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