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As my previous post mentioned, I just pulled all my N-Scale trains out of a 15 year hibernation that was done in less-than-perfect conditions. With the trains was my stash of track and it has been exposed to a lot of dirt and moisture. With that being sstated, the track is very dirty. I did...

Well said RailwayBob. I realized after posting yesterday that DSL is nothing like DCC. LOL! Oh well... I will add a comment to my previous post.

Well, I got most of my locomotives running. I setup a small break-in loop on my counter, lubed the engines, and started working. This one (below) won't run. It lights up but the motor can't turn the wheels. It tries real hard though. Any help fixing it would be appreciated. I...

Being that I am an IT professional I understand how this works. -------------- Comment: After further thought, DCC and DSL are not similar. -------------- This technology is very similar to DSL used for broadband internet connections. As an example, how is it that your computer can use...

I realized that without the internet and a forum like this one I would be so lost. In fact, I would have stuck with the hobby when I was younger had this kind of resource been available. rcwatkins- Thank you! Something that I do recall from years ago is that a good locomotive is a must. The...

Here is a pic of the old layout.

Photos Ok, I uploaded all my pictures to my website. http://granitepc.com/ngauge/images/gallery.htm The Chessie System loco is missing the rear coupler. The BN loco has a small plastic decoration that fell off one of the wheel assemlblies (wrong terminology and no picture of it). The steam...

Hello Model Railroaders! I am just getting back into model railroading after a 15 year hiatus. I'm not that old so it really hasn't been that long. But before I go on, let me tell you of my history in model railroading. When I was a boy, my two brothers and I were bitten by the model...