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Is There Space for a Church on Your Model Railroad?
Plans for the middle church above available at https://www.modelbuildings.org/wild-west-town-pack-deal-c
The left and right churches above available at https://www.modelbuildings.org/more-building-plans-pack-deal
Using Atlas Contols with Atlas Turntable and Reverse Loop
Ernie models HO and has this question for readers:
“When I connect two controllers in sequence (reverse loop first then turntable) I cannot get second controller to work. If I separate it from first controller and connect power pack to it, it works. When I check second controller with my amp meter when connected to the first there is no current. Idea on problem?”
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Building A Civil War Train Scene
Michael asks readers for advice:
“My main focus has been building terrain of Civil War battle sites; recently I have decided to include Civil War rail site battles. Is there any sources of this era detailing Engine / Cars / etc and how the tracks where laid? At this time I not sure if I am going to build an active train layout, just a static scene.”
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Track Traction
Bob asks:
“I have a very old Santa FE stream liner with 8 passenger cars. It’s in beautiful condition but it will not move. The wheels just spin. I have oiled the axles, and cleaned the wheel on the engine. the cars are heavy but they were made that way. I have even tried rosin on the track. Anyone have any ideas?”
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Bachmann SD40-2 Windows
Len asks:
“I have a Bachmann SD40-2 (HO) and plan to it strip it back with Isopropyl Alcohol to paint it. I don’t want to damage the glued-in windows in the process. Is there a safe way to pry them out to remove them?”
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See the Range of Retail Stores You Can Build in the Background or Foreground of Your OO Scale, HO, or N Scale Layout
Plans for the background shops featured in the above video can be downloaded here:
https://www.modelbuildings.org/naturally-weathered-shops-pack-deal
Plans for more background and foreground shops can be downloaded here:
DCC Conversion
David writes:
“I plan to convert my small (and modest) N scale layout from DC to DCC. I’ve read scads of articles on the most popular DCC systems available. Can someone recommend the most-preferred or most-used system for a 4 by 8 N scale layout?”
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Resister Size For Various Voltages
Ron models HO scale and asks:
“What size resisters do I need for various light voltage? I have purchased a few 1000 ohm resisters for my lights. I am building a layout that’s is a squared circle 12’x4’ by 4’x4′ and the other side is the same. I have well over 500 lights. Thanks in advance for any advice.”
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Passenger Diesel Engine – DCC
Richard writes:
“I am looking to purchase an engine that would be equal to Athearn. Had a Broadway Limited engine, but there were many problems and it could not pull what my Athearn did. It should be F-3 or F-7. So far I have not been able locate anything in the USA. Does someone know where I should go to locate one?”
Kemtron Brass Mogul Locomotive
Michael writes:
“I have just bought a Kemtron brass mogul loco O scale which I think is a model of Wabash number 573 almost fully built, (in a shoe box). Some parts are missing, like the air pump, coal bunker, etc. etc. Can anybody please tell me where I can get spare parts ? Thank you.”
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How The Car Types and Brands Compare
Steve is starting off with HO and writes:
“”How do you rate the car types and brands in terms of detailing and reliability? Which brands or models stand out, and which brands should I avoid? US 1960s and 1970s era interests me. I will be avoiding plastic wheels and knuckle couplers based on what I’ve read.”
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