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N Scale Gradients
Bill asks a question similar to others that have been asked on this blog (use the search box). Would someone like to answer this for Bill:
“I am about to build my new N scale railroad, can one of your readers advise me the gradiant ratio as i wish to climb into a mountain terrain?”
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Benchwork
Sam wants to hear from others in the hobby and asks:
“I have started on my layout and I’m using Sievers Benchwork. I have started with a turntable and Roundhouse. The turntable is Walthers 130′ and I will sit it in 2″ foam and will use 1/4″ plywood/w/1/2″ Homasote. I will use ceiling tile rail to hold in place. That way I will be able to lift out and clean or preform maintenance when necessary. I just wanted to know if your readers think that should work?”
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Loss Of Power On Layout
Cosmo has a question that has been covered several times before on this blog (see search box). Would a reader like to comment and offer further help:
"My layout is on a 4X8 plywood. At the end away from the transformer, train slows and stops. Why?"
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Running Two Train O Gauge
Lou has a question for O Gauge model railroaders and asks:
“Does anyone know if on a track with switch tracks, can I run two trains, with two separate transformers? I am a new to model trains.”
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35 Year Old Train Couplers
Tim wants to hear from readers who can assist him with couplers and asks:
“I have just got started into model railroading. I am using train engines and cars that were made 35 years ago. The couplers on them will not stay hooked. Can these old style couplers be changed to something that will not cost me an arm and leg?”
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Z Marklin Diode Equipped Tracks
Max is hoping someone with experience in the hobby will answer his question:
“I have two Z Marklin Diode-Equipped Tracks and I don’t know how to use them in a layout or what the are exactly used for. Can someone Explain them to me?”
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501 Pulse Throttlepack
Colin wants advice from others in the hobby and asks:
“Im trying to restore my train set I had as a boy. It used a 501 pulse throttlepack. Are these still available as secondhand packs, as mine has been mislaid over the years.”
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McHenrey Knuckel Couplers With Kadee Couplers
Jim wants to hear from anyone with experience of couplers:
“I have been wondering if McHenrey Knuckel couplers are compatible with Kadee #5 couplers? I need to know so I can brace myself if I have to start changing couplers on my engines and rolling stock.”
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Powering Cars On RR Layout
Barry wants to power cars on his layout and asks readers for help.
“I want to power a roadbed for autos for my N scale train layout. Does anyone know of commercial kits to do this, or jury rig one?”
If Barry searches the blog he will see previous postings on this topic. Here is a recent posting http://modeltrainsetshelp.blogspot.com/search?q=wunderland
Analog To DCC
Thomas wants to move from analog to DCC and wants advice from those with DCC experience and asks:
"I have a great deal of analog equipment, and am gathering some digital. I'm just beginning to build a pretty large layout. Why can't I run analog and digital engines on the same track, at different times, with different transformers? Can't I use the same wiring, just with different power? (Just switch between the two transformers)."
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Locomotive Address Change
Troy wants help from experienced readers and asks:
“I have purchased 2 broadway Engines and have tried to change the address but I lose the sound when I do. Does anyone have any suggestions?”
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Driver Wheels Slipping On Grades
Richard needs help from anyone experienced in wheel traction and asks:
“I have problems with driver wheels slipping on grades when I have more than 4 coaches. Is there any way to increase loco driver wheel adhesion? I have weighted my locos as much as possible. Is there some treatment for the driver wheel surfaces that would prevent slipping?”
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Insulate For 6 Crossover
Can someone help Donald with his question please:
“I have Bachmann 6 crossover I want to insulate one side from the other. I cut gaps in the turnout rails, but that didn’t do the job. Power applied to any leg powers all legs. I contacted Bachmann. They told me to disconnect the black wire on the back side of the crossover. The black wire was not connected as comes from the factory. he wire is only used to polarize the frog. Can anyone help me solve this problem?”
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Multiple Switches
Mike has a question but I am not sure what he is asking. Perhaps one of the readers could try and help him:
“I have aquired a train layout with wires that are not connected and multiple switches. It also has a transformer. I was told it could be controled by a computer and it has a telephone connection on it.”
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Double Throw/Double Pole Switch
Bill has a question although I am a little confused with the last part???
“How do you wire a double throw/double pole switch so I can isolate sections of my track?
Also, I need parts for old locomotives. Are there sites for parts- Trucks for a 4-10-4 Check made engine, typical question?”
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8 ft x 8 ft Layout Plans
John asked:
“I would like to make a layout for an 8 ft by 8 ft area, HO scale. are there any computer programs or books that have different layouts?”
Cleaned Locomotive And Track
Michael needs some advice from those with experience in the hobby:
“My diesel locomotive was recently cleaned at the local shop. I also cleaned the tracks at home. After an hour of running smoothly the locomotive started to hesitate and eventually kept bucking. At one point it just stopped running. Can anyone advise me as what to do with this?”
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Locomotive Motors
If you have experience with locomotive motors then you might be willing to assist Tom with his question:
“I am new to model railroading and I am looking at various locos. What puzzles me is there are different types of motors used. Can anyone shed some light on this question and explain the differences?”
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