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    What a ride!

    Now thats sad, but funny - lol
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    Controller scale---

    The numbered scale, is just that, a numbered scale. As far as scale miles per hour, I think not.
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    Which Direction Do You Run Your Trains?

    I guess my layout is a lil different and ok to run in Massachusetts - I have two loops and they go both ways - LOL
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    Circuitrom FL-2 alternating flasher

    Hiya handyman - any chance of scanning the schematics on here? btw - welcome to the gauge!!!!..
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    comments?

    sorry i meant a 5 by 8 layout... thats a lotta track, looks good though...
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    comments?

    can u make your layout larger? bigger than a 4 by 8? then you be able to create a town in the middle and have a few buildings on the sidings... this is what i believe squidbait was referring too.
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    DCC Starter Sets...

    I am really happy with my NEC dcc system - inexpensive ($150 ) and can be upgraded easily... The decoders are a tough nutt to crack with the price. I got a few elcheapos for about $15 a pop. They just regulate the engines speed and the headlight can go one solo w/o the engine running. my $0.02 .
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    Atlas Turntable Motor - Voltage Issue

    prof100 - i believe an electronic dimmer ( the kind that you use for light dimmer for a chandelier ) will not work.. The dimmer utilizes some simply electronics that require a preset voltage and wattage... Therefore a simple ac turntable wont be able to be controlled by a dimmer. the...
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    having feelings about this hobby

    To me its a matter of how you put your hours to work for you. It seems for me that I can just get online for only a few minutes and wham, I am online for several hours. I know of a lot of ppl who have imaginary layouts, thats right, all of their equipment is still in their boxes just waiting...
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    progress in SW PA

    Very impressive use of space !!!! The buildings and landscaping are well laid out.
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    Maybe a new way to make Decals?

    That machine looks pretty sweeet !!!!!!! I wanna get one as soon as i can get my hands on one. Ill do a product review for you all once i get one.
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    My old train!

    Great train !!!
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    Has anybody used fresh lychen?

    Hi, I had read somewhere, perhaps here on the gauge, that any fresh lichen, twigs and shrubs, will develop bugs over time. I believe the quick fix to this is a few seconds in the microwave..... hope this helps...
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    My son"s first efforts

    The site and layout looks Wow !!!!!
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    Bill's Trolley Layout

    Bill, Hello and welcome to the Gauge. Very nice work you have there !!!
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    Successful Use of Electromagnets?

    i got an idea folks --i believe that they want you to use AC instead of DC because electrically, when you Charge an iron or steel core, you align the electrons to create an electro magnet. We all realize this. With DC, every time you energize the coil, you consistently Align the electrons to...
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    Winners for Nov/Dec photo contest

    everyone did a great job !!!!!
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    New Member says Hi.

    Welcome aboard David !!!!!
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    Finally, the "Pictures at 11:00" or quick, Noah, get the boat...

    Wow ,That water looks awesome !!!!! Nice job !!!!
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    Thought I ought to Introduce Myself

    Welcome Aboard Nick !!!! That is a serious engine you have got there. Good luck with your layout. The Gauge has talent from all corners of the world ..