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    Hiding an antenna

    I have an NCE Power Pro with radio. I have a small to medium layout 8 x 14.5. I have no difficulty with the radio reception with the base antenna siting on top of the train table. I would like to hide the base antenna. I have a Walthers Champion packing house, located next to where the antenna...
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    Securing a backdrop

    I don't know if I am using the right term on the title line. I have a piece of 3/16 tempered masonite that I plan to screw to the back edge of the layout along an aisle. It will extend above the layout table top 10" and below, down the back of the layout table 6" There are vertical supports on...
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    Positioning of Uncoupler Magnets

    I have a small turning wye and my heavyweight passengers won't quite negotiate it. This means that I will have to turn the observation car on the turntable. all of my turntable leads have a slight curve in them and I am not certain that I can work the uncoupler and get it into the delayed mode...
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    Kadee Electromagnet uncoupler

    What kind of success have you had with the Kadee electric uncoupler. I want to place one on the main and I know that a regular uncoupler may cause false uncoupling as a train passes over it on the main. Any advice? Thanks, rhg
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    Sand delivery systems for steamers

    I have just completed the Stewart #102 Sand Tower. No I am not sure how to mount it. I have a sand bin and sand house and a new Walthers diesel fueling facility, which I have modified by shortening it and removing the "shed". My question is how did sand get delivered from the tower tank to the...