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    Control Master 20

    Hey all, I just purchased a MRC Control Master 20, I want to run a two more modular jacks around my layout. Can you tell me how I can do this. Thanks :wave:
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    Its Monday 5-15-06, Weekend modeling accomplishments!

    weekend Had a busy weekend, even though it rained ( all weekend ). Had hockey and soccer for my boys. Not alot done on the layout. I did however got the O.K. for my wife to build a room for a larger layout. So well go from a 4 x 8 which we just started ( my son and I ) to maybe an 8 x 12 " L...
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    18" radius curve and long locomotives

    Would it be hard to or can I even use flex track with bachmann EZ track. I'd hate to have replace all the Bachmann track right now. Although I do plan on replacing it, I was hoping maybe next year. Can I use flex track with cork bedding to match the height of the EZ track?
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    18" radius curve and long locomotives

    I think I'm going to have to try it out and see. I ordered it this morning ( couldn't resist ) if I have to I can replace the 18" with 22". Don't really want to though, that will lessen the width of the river I was planning on putting in. What to do, what to do?:curse: :confused:
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    18" radius curve and long locomotives

    Green_elite_cab Are those 18" curves or 22"?
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    18" radius curve and long locomotives

    Thanks guys, Thanks for the pic. Green_elite_crab. They are really helpful. I think if I add longer couplers I'll be fine. My switches are far enough away and they're Bachman, so there is no motor in the way. I am however, going replace the bachmann track with Atlas shortly, so those pic are a...
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    18" radius curve and long locomotives

    Hi, I want to buy a new loco, maybe a Dash 8-40 or a ac4400 ( twelve wheel drive ) I have not owned either, am I going to have a problem with my 18" radius curves?
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    info on atlas Dash 8-40c silver Norfolk Southern

    Thanks alot guys. I think I will get this.:thumb:
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    info on atlas Dash 8-40c silver Norfolk Southern

    Hey all, I'm looking to purchase a Atlas Dash 8-40c. I can't find any info on it. Like what kind of motor, does it have a flywheel, and is it 6 wheel drive. I looked on Atlas' web site and a couple others, couldn't find anything. Is anyone farmiliar with this engine?
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    Name Game

    My user name is also my nick name Scoobie. Has nothing to do with the cartoon. My first name is Scott, so as a kid everyone called me Scooter. The first three letters in my last name are B-i-e. A friend of mine put 2 and 2 togehter, ego" Scoobie" and the spelling.
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    Its FRIDAY 5-05-06, Weekend Modeling Plans!

    Weekend This is busy one for me also. Wife is Floral Designer and has to work all weekend for Mothers day. That leaves me running my 14 yrs old son to Hockey games Fri, Sat, and Sun. Then Sat my 7yrs old son has Hockey and soccer. I have to play some golf with Dad ( if I can ). I going to stop...
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    PLEASE stay off the tracks!!

    Loud music That is a great question MasonJar. I know everyday I see ( hear ) cars driven by teenagers ( new drivers ) with music so loud it vebrates my car. They drive around in thier own loud world not paying attention or caring about anything or anybody. There should be a law on " how loud...
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    Gauge Railway

    Thanks for the advice Gil:thumb: . Can use all the help it can get. We're new at this model train thing, and lovin it. Wish I would have taken care of the one I had when was a kid:curse: Live and learn, I quess.:oops: :rolleyes:
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    Gauge Railway

    Going over the river that is in progess
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    Gauge Railway

    We finished the Tanker today. My son thinks it's cool, so we might do one of each style of rolling stock.
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    Gauge Railway

    Second Pic Here's a second pic. Time to get a new camera.
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    Gauge Railway

    Man, that pic stinks. I'll try and take another pic. Sorry
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    Gauge Railway

    Here a pic of my first Gauge Railway Reefer. Also working on a Tanker.
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    up date on my boy

    Hey Scoobyloven, My prayers are for you and your family. God bless!!
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    Modeling trains keeps me sober

    Good for you Gil. I to gave up the bottle ( 6 yrs ago ). I can say if I still drank I wouldn't be making our ( my son & I ) first layout. I am have a blast with him doing it. I love it. Good luck to you in the future