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    How to solder?

    Sounds good, how does it flow into the joiner though if its flat, it wont go far in will it?
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    How to solder?

    I dont know what you mean, binding up against the ties?
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    Wiring bus and feeders question

    I remember aomse stuff at wiringfordcc.com where it showed a small table for wire gauges for feeders and buses. I am in HO and using a 4x8 table with 2 mainlines and a few track pieces in the center. If someone cannot find this page can someone please tell me what fire gauage I should use... I...
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    How to solder?

    I am not sure at what points to solder at... Please modify this image and circle at which points i should put solder on... I resized it and uploaded again. :) sorry
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    How to solder?

    http://www.handlaidtrack.com/documents.php <---he used acid flux stuff :P, well it had acid in it or something...he says its not a problem as long as u "clean it up" or something lol...
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    How to solder?

    What is a good solder gun to buy? I dont want a really expensive gun but not a cheap gun either... Does anyone have a website for a tutorial on how to solder flex track for the turns? I did a search on the forum and didnt find specific posts...I found "solder" a lot but nothing detailed...
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    After glueing roadbed... Nail it?

    Easy question, after I glue down my roadbed with laytex stuff, do I nail it down? or is it fine?
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    Starting my layout!

    The turnouts are of course a lot sharper and are "standard" turnouts for bachmann. What turnouts should I use for Atlas? http://www.atlasrr.com/Trackmisc/hocode100.htm The only thing I can think of is using #4 turnouts... I want to use under table switch machines for all my turnouts.
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    Starting my layout!

    Okay im done putting down cork for both mainlines... Im am going to my LHS soon either tonight or tomorrow to get more supplies... (more cork and a few turnouts) EDIT: I forgot to ask one question. Should I wire two turnouts to 1 switch? So that they both move at the same time. (going from 1...
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    Modern Diesel Locomotive Length

    Maybe hes talking about scale wise when it comes to real trains. Lol cuz I dont see real trains make 22" curves at their scale I dont think... maybe im wrong i dunno :P ...ya im going to soon be running 21.125 " (custom lol i had to measure ;\) and 22"...or something like that :P)
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    Modern Diesel Locomotive Length

    I havent seen 6 axels anywhere, i thought that was old stuff lol ohwell :S
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    Modern Diesel Locomotive Length

    I am no expert but most modern diesel electric locos are 4 axels total like in this picture. Also I see GP38 are common freight locos around here...
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    Hi. Newb looking for advice

    I like that inner loop line, pretty interesting how it goes over the middle area. Im also HO, but a newbie :P lol
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    Wye's for passing sidings??

    question: why wouldnt it work? Im no expert but I dont see why not...
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    Switch question + wire solder question

    Thanks, what is what im going to do. :)
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    Switch question + wire solder question

    Bump! Bump!
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    Amtrak F40ph

    Please lower the caps and bold, Does it run at all? or just slowly and crappily (lol) It could be the track from bad conditions, or maybe its just old and the connections inside are corroded (my old engines have rust inside on some connections; woops nvm u said u bought it lol) If its brand new...
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    Kato stack cars

    I like em, dont have any but like seeing them in the desert going by :P lol
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    G.E.C's layout pictures

    Looks exactly like my GP-38
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    Switch question + wire solder question

    Oh ya, I dont think I said so but I wanted those momentary switches like in this picture the other guy displayed. Except without the LEDs