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First the QUICK FIX! —RAILZIP The way to use it is drag a couple of drops on the track and then run a loco over that area. Go about 15 feet one direction and then 15 back in the other direction. This stuff works fast and keeps the rails from rusting. We also use the clipper oil at the club...

Hey I wasn't gonna write this because I thought it was 'just us' persay in our experience with our Peco code 83 switches. BUT we have 3 staging yards. One is all Peco switches and they can be at times a little fussy. Although I must look closer at these some time soon and take a good look at the...

Just remember All, those 'other' things last only for the moment. I'm sure you all know how long a diesel or rolling stock last, and the family thing, what a bonus. $$$-? I think I will inspire my club to start doing some fundraisers, we won't be washing cars in bikinis but... (I've been...

OK, If you are interested in doing that... All you need is a certain cable. I can find out what that is tonight and let you know. There is a video made by the Sisku-line guy (forget his name). It tells you all about how to hook it up and program as well. DanZ

Hey GEC, If the problem is loss of contact, check in where the axels make contact with the pickups. This is most prevelant on Katos and Atlas. It will affect P2Ks and Athearns as well but they can take a lot more fuzz before you loose power. If the decoders are actually forgetting who they...

YUP! Proto 2000 axels especially. I tried to put those in Walthers RD 4s and they were too long. So, after spending $100 on axels I had opened, the resolution I got from Walthers was to grid off about 1mm from each point of the axel. THEN they fit. As far as for code 55, wow, we only go down to...

you can do that in 5-10 min; wow

-Don't forget; money isn't as sweet if you have to go through things you dislike to get it

I know there's a lotta people sayin this but GREAT JOB! Not only will he enjoy spending time with Dad, but you're doing him a favor. This will engage his imagination as opposed to what video games do. I like how you kept it small so as to not overwhelm a youngster.

Hey raj824, As stated above MRC packs are great; the new ones have a feature that keeps your locos from stalling (a little) AND there is an on/off switch built in to most of the packs, not to mention inexpensive sound for a small room. alexbnfan, BN is my favorite road, maybe you'll post a pic...

hey rhtastro, ya so I'm actually just now (finally) constructing the layout, our club is in a 65'x35' room in the basement of an apt building. Not ideal condidtions, but again NYC space is worth more than gold these days so we're very lucky; I won't complain. It's warm in the winter because of...

you have a HOUSE dedicated to trains : | wow here in NYC having a spare 10x13 bedroom is like having an extra galaxy to play with; which is where my layout is.

hey rhtastro (all), I was explaining this to one of the members of our club the other day... Yes for me trains is an escape because as a graphic designer/painter and the things that I design (graphics especially) are subject to the clients, art directors and countless others comments...

yes, the insulation is there, but Atlas can be well... lesser quailty as far as the circuit board is concerned. (they also have DCC enclosed, master series ect....) Andrew thats funny! the older style P2k is actually DCC unready. I just wired mine like a blue box athearn since those are...

hhmmm. just wondering, since i plugged in a digitrax decoder into my atlas and its been running fine. it's the old atlas from 1996 - a C30-7. I will look at the motor but it should already be isolated. just thought I'd let you know; TCS decoders are great and offer a 1 year goof proof no...

Bnsf -9 hey nice work all. anyone have any ideas to add to the below I am adding details west and some scratch built parts to an Athearn -9 (BNSF). The aspect that will make this special is the amount of detail I am attempting to add to the underframe. Working from photos (thanks...

I forgot to mention I don't order from ebay, but when I do order online the shipping usually is about the same as the tax would have been. With the discount online it is still less expensive.

Hello All, We have 5 local hobby shops in the area. 2 being Trainworld and Trainland, the same org. but about 20 miles apart. I visit them for my major purchases. If I just want a few Kadees ect. I hit Red Caboose, even though....... some of you out there know what I mean. I order from Klien...