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    question about maker

    Just tell us the loco type, roadname and number, and we can probably figure it out from there........
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    Videos... how'd you do that?

    The easiest way is to use your cellphone's "Bluetooth" wireless to transfer the video to a compter that also has "Bluetooth" wireless. (many new laptops have "Bluetooth") There might be a problem seeing the video on the computer because the cellphone uses a different type of video file...
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    Diesel I.D. Question

    Here is the thread where you can find the photos: Tyco Collector's Forum - NdeM GP18
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    Diesel I.D. Question

    Check out this Forum posting: Tyco Collector's Forum - Need EMD dynamic brake blister? Is anyone interested in obtaining resin cast brake blisters? I made these to fit on AHM GP18 shells as well as Tyco/Mantua GP20s. They should fit well on all other early model Geeps with a scale width...
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    Diesel I.D. Question

    They were built with the older style fans and then later they were modified and the dynamic brake was removed. (notice the filled in grills on the side blisters)
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    Diesel I.D. Question

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    Diesel I.D. Question

    Those two fans are 48" cooling fans. EMD and GMD switched to this arrangement with the last phase of the GP-9.
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    Diesel I.D. Question

    That looks like it must be an IHC/Mehano GP-18: Mehano A CNR or CPR GP-9 locomotive looks a little different mainly because of the large fan in the center of the long hood. This is called a "Dynamic Brake" fan.
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    PHOTO FUN week of 5/18/07

    Accordring to this website, the original was made from a Lincoln-Ford Concept car named the "Futura". The Original 1966 Batmobile website 1955 Lincoln Futura Concept Car Later versions of the car were built from 65-66 Ford Galaxie Convertables.. The 3 Barris Replicas and more...
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    cleaning brass track

    Brass track is collectible. I put it by the side of the road for "Collection".
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    Fast Passenger Service

    Rocky Mountaineer Vacations - Media - Media Kit - Development Highlights 1996... "The Rocky Mountaineer sets the record for the longest passenger train in Canadian history, consisting of 37 cars. The record is later extended to 41 cars in 1999."
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    Fast Passenger Service

    I counted 11 and 14 cars on those two trains. I have seen prototype photos of 26 car passenger trains.
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    How much are they worth?

    To answer your question, I would say that the entire collection could be worth well over $1000 if you were to sell each item separately on Ebay. Buying all of them in a large lot like that would probably cost less.
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    Bachmann EZ Track N scale Turnout ???

    Is it possible that Bachmann N scale EZ Track turnouts are "Route Selective" but don't require special wiring considerations because they are wired like Peco Insulfrog? (which are also route selective)
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    Bachmann EZ Track N scale Turnout ???

    Someone else on another forum said you must insulate the diverging tracks N scale Bachmann EZ Track Turnouts just like Shinohara's or Peco Electrofrogs. I can't believe this is true because EZ Track is aimed at the beginner market. Can someone please confirm that N scale Bachmann EZ Track...
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    What kind of Engine?

    Here is a photo of one on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/HO-LOCOMOTIVE-BOX-CAR-TANK-CAR-CABOOSE_W0QQitemZ290098734767QQihZ019QQcategoryZ19132QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
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    What kind of Engine?

    The 48" dynamic brake fan in front of the four smaller 36" radiator cooling fans means it is a phase II or late model F7. Earlier F7's had a 36" dynamic fan as modelled by Athearn.
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    For Diesel, Steam, And Gear Driven Loco Lovers

    It takes awhile, but there is a multitude of interesting locos if you can follow all the links. http://home.att.net/~berliner-ultrasonics/bw-apoc8.html#selkirk2 Check out this DDDDP45 BERLINERWERKE APOCRYPHA INDEX http://home.att.net/~berliner-ultrasonics/bwapocdx.html
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    Another brain-teaser

    Here is a clue.... "nine-fifty" is really 9:50
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    Have You Seen This Layout?

    Here are a few more from this gallery link.... http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Hobbies