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    N Scale Tram Questions

    Other than Modemo and the European trams carried by Aspen Models I'm not aware of any modern N scale trams. There in fact have been very few N scale trams other than Modemo in recent years. I do not have the Aspen Model trams, but I hear the N scale versions are not as good as the HO models...
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    N Scale Tram Questions

    Modemo has just announced another version of the Tokyu 300 series LRV for February 2008 delivery. Production runs are short in Japan and models typically sell out in less than 6 months. You can reserve these through Hobby Search. Translated version of http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/J-index.htm...
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    Any KIT of Walthers Golden Valley freight house ?

    You might try checking out the Helijan A/S web site. Helijan is a Danish manufacturer who produced many of the kits Walthers offered in recent years. I heard about 2004 as kits came up to reorder amounts, Walthers was moving to having Helijan cast the pieces and then the pieces would be...
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    I'm looking for an automobile bridge...

    I would suggest Rix Products also, but I think there are more than two versions available: Wrought Iron Overpass Wrought Iron Highway Overpass Early Highway Overpass 628-0103 Early 150' Hwy. Overpass w/piers H 29.95 Modern Highway Overpass 628-0113 Modern 150' Hwy.Overpass W/Piers H 29.95...
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    Purchasing Tomix EasyTram Track

    Plaza Japan is back eBay Store - Kato: Tomix, Microace, Modemo Search under tram or street car (two words) for the listing.
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    So what is "narrow?"

    This does not match the facts. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html#Trans Gauge Total KM 1435mm....... 3,204 km 1372mm....... 77 km 1067mm....... 20,264 km 762mm....... 11km On a percentage basis. 1435mm 13.60%...
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    Purchasing Tomix EasyTram Track

    There are some track configurations for the Easy Tram track that will probably interest you: EasyTrolley-N/EasyTram-N Drawings Tomix / EasyTrolley Modelers' Site :cool:
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    Has anyone bought from www.1999.co.jp

    Yes I have purchased from Hobby Search five or six times with no problem. It takes a week or so to process the order, but then they ship EMS which can be tracked on the internet. I'm very happy with my purchases. Mail Tracking Service EMS shipments arrive within a couple of days in North...
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    Purchasing Tomix EasyTram Track

    You can buy from Plaza Japan as mentioned before or from Hobby Search. Hobby Search takes credit cards and ships EMS. For Road Parts Kit 1 suitable for Mini Curve and Super Mini Curve Tomix 3076 Structure N Gauge I have posted a thread on Tomix Easy Tram track in the Traction Thoroughfare...
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    Reliable source for Overhead Wire

    Good to hear, Will!
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    Reliable source for Overhead Wire

    Customtraxx now carries Richard Orr track and other traction supplies: customtraxx.com Another source of traction supplies is Miniatures by Eric: HO TROLLEY PARTS :cool:
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    Reliable source for Overhead Wire

    You can get overhead wire, poles and fittings from Jason's Brass Poles: index Brian Weisman carries a lot of products he doesn't list on his web site. Alpine Models also carries overhead wire and fittings: Trolley Supplies The ultimate traction supply source of information is the East...
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    Toronto Transportation Commission photos

    More TTC photos during the days of red and cream PCCs! 4701 in Hillside Wye during June 1980. world.nycsubway.org/Showing Image 73345 4433 on Queen at Neville Park, December 1975. world.nycsubway.org/Showing Image 73343 4415 on Nursewood leaving Neville Park Loop, December 1975...
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    BachmannHO Peter Witt

    Bachmann has announced an HO scale Peter Witt based on the 1930 Brill Master Unit Peter Witts for Baltimore. Here are some photos of one of the models: Bachmann Photo Gallery :: Peter Witt Streetcar Samples: St. Louis The car will be ready to run for two rail or overhead. Prototype photos...
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    Ready Built Structures

    Maybe you can find something at a web site like Hobbyinc Model Trains Buildings N Scale Some models formerly offered by Walthers are now available from Heljan, who actually made the kits offered by Walthers.
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    Modern Era Kits?

    Japanese N gauge models by Kato and Tomix would fit your requirements quite well. These usually have to be ordered from Japan. Plaza Japan: eBay Store - Plaza Japan: Structure: Wooden built School - Greenmax No.48-5 1 150 scale Some Kato structures are available through Kato USA Kato USA...
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    Ready Built Structures

    Didn't IHC have N scale buildings at one point? Remember what's gone on the internet may show up at local shows or in local hobby shops.
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    Ready Built Structures

    Kato offers some American styled brick houses. 2258 Seaver Lane - Kato 23-404B - (eBay item 6009801616 end time Sep-21-07 06:14:35 PDT) 909 Jefferson Street - Kato 23-404A - (eBay item 6010234089 end time Sep-23-07 01:21:34 PDT) 630 E. Liberty Street - Kato 23-403B - (eBay item 110051494009...
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    Ready Built Structures

    Kato and Tomix have 1:150 structures, but these have to be ordered from Japan. Two sources are Plaza Japan and Hobby Search. Plaza Japan eBay Store - Plaza Japan: Structure: Rural Freight Platform Set - Kato 23-221 Hobby Search Hobby Search Railroad Models Online Store I have ordered from...
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    Halton County Radial Railway

    Expo Rail as is it is called is located in Saint Constant on the south shore. There is a huge indoor pavilion with tracks of trains and streetcars on display. Exporail | Bienvenue / Welcome Exporail | Climb aboard! | Touring Exporail | Access Site maps...