Gary wants to hear from anyone who knows of a stockist of trucks:

“I have built cars that were in an article in Garden Railroad. Where can I get the trucks? My local dealer does not stock them.”

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Aaron wants information on replacement trucks and wheelsets and asks:

“I am looking for replacement trucks and wheel-sets for HO. I would like information on all metal trucks and wheel sets too. Also does anyone know of a resource that explains what types of trucks are used and in what era they were common? A timeline of sorts?”

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Bob has a question (or is he just passing on some advice)?

“Does anyone use servo mechanisms in their O gauge layout? I know that servos are used in HO layouts for track turnouts and semaphores, but I am not aware of any significant use in O gauge. I have used them extensively and they are a joy to work with.”

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Patrick has an unusual question for readers:

“I am trying to locate a tool for rolling model corrugated metal roofing. Have seen a photo of one. It is hand held, and looks something like a can or jar top opener. The rollers operate by a thumb screw. The makers name looks like ‘Alexander’. If somebody can give the name of a supplier I would be very grateful. I have searched but no success.”

Neil wants to know where he can buy some parts for train set. Can he purchase them on eBay or would he be best to buy from one of the many online train suppliers? What do readers think? Neil asks:

“I need marker lights and piping detail under each side of cab for a top of line Norfolk and Western J to add to my Williams model. Also MTH General locomotive only (I have the tender). I have contacted MTH parts department but they can’t help.

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Wayne wants to convert couplers and asks readers:

“I want to convert all of my N scale couplers to the magnet type couplers. When I look at internet listings they show several different sizes. How do I tell which one that I want?”

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Thomas has a scenery construction question for readers:

“What type of paint can be used on polystyrene and what type of glue do I use on it when fixing the grass and trees etc.”

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A readers asks:

“What I would like to know is – are there many accessories for fastrack. I use to have standard “O” gauge. I switched to the new fastrack some time ago. Due to the construction of the fastrack I cannot seem to find any accessories that go with that track. All my “O” gauge accessories do not fit the fastrack construction. Can someone offer and ideas I will appreciate them.”

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Gary has a question for readers and asks:

“what size of coupler do I need to use with my HO scale train? I am using Bachman’s gray roadbed e-z track.”

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Steve has a question for readers on train couplers for LGB, Aristocraft and RailKing and asks:

“In the past I have purchased only LGB, however my taste is changing and am looking for more contempory trains. I have purchased several deisels and cars from Aristocraft and am looking at products from RailKing and USA Trains. Since all these manufactures use different couplers, I would like to zero in on one type of coupler that will work on my set up. Can anyone recommend one brand that crosses all manufactures? I would like to mix and match my train combines.”

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Ray would like to hear some personal opinions on buying trucks and asks:

“When my dad, a model RR’er, passed away, I inherited his layout. He has a lot of cars, and some of them consistently go off the track. Are there some trucks which are “el cheapos”? If so, which ones should I get so my trains will stay on the track?”

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Mac wants to hear some opions on coupler options:

I need help to decide which couplers to use where - mechanical-magnetic release, electromagnetic as an option or the new dcc controlled coupler. I need help to decide which to use where. All the help would be greatly appreciated.

I am setting up a new HO gauge layout. I have been out of touch for a while. Need some discussion on use of electro-magnets in roadbed to selectively uncouple cars, also info on the new dcc controlled couplers. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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Fred wants a solution to uncoupling cars and ask for reader's opinions:

After all these years of RR modeling, why hasn't someone come up with an easy way to uncouple cars?

I am heavily into HO but, running a consist around in circles gets boring real soon. I have a complicated switch yard and I would like a simple electronic way to uncouple cars and do some switching of cars to make up different consists.

I can't reach over and use the stick in all areas and that isn't fun or proper anyhow.

I have tried magnets placed in special spots, I have tried electromagnets also.

I have had some good results but, it is not reliable at all. There is too much running back and forth trying to uncouple.

After all these years, I just can't justify all these master engineers out there not being able to have a fix with this problem of uncoupling.

I have watched a film of European RR uncoupling and when the consist stops, I hear a loud click and then the consist moves forward and has uncoupled.

Why not over here?

So you see this engineer and others I am sure, have the same problem and wish someone out there could give us an answer.

I have a simulated train game. Called Trainz Railroad Simulator or TS2006.

In this game you can make up consist via coupling and uncoupling and sure adds to the fun of RRing.

I need help.

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GailAnn would like feedback from others and asks:

“My brother had an HO train where there was a building with a man that came out and a bell would ring and he had a latern swinging as the train went by. Also coal loaders and unloaders. Are they around any more?”

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Larry has sent in these photos of his layout and has a question for others in the hobby.

Larry said:

Thanks for your Model Train Help ebook. It has been a great help in building my first set. (See attached photo). I’m now in the process of installing the accessories.

My question is this: I have the conventional culvert loader & unloader #6-12983 and #6342. Can someone tell me, is it possible to operate these through my Legacy system with the SC-2 accessory channels. The instructions for the unloader indicate NOT to connect to the SC-1. Has anyone tried this and if so, can they tell me how. I do not want to damage the units. Thank you in advance for any help in this matter.

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Rose has a Lionel Icing Station

“I bought an Lionel Icing Station of Ebay. I have questions but no instruction leaflet or directions came for either set up or operation. Can anyone help?”

Rose, I don’t know if it is what you are looking for, but I just spotted an instruction sheet for a Lionel Icing Station on eBay.

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Bob sent in a question for readers to answer. There is quite a bit of info on google which I presume Bob has already researched. He asks:

“What are Bobber Caboose’s and what railroads had them?”

Jim has old couplers and some new ones and wants advice:

“I have n-scale engines & cars that are 30 some yrs. old. The couplers on the newer stock look nothing like my old ones. Can the new be matched with the old?”

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