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MODEL RAILROADING TIPS & TRICKS!!!

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QUESTION ANSWER AUTHOR DATE
Observations about Coupling Cars on Curves Have you noticed that couplings often can't be made when attempted on a curve? Even on 72" or large.... Glenn Nixon  18:54
Sept 19 2001
Need a hard impact to couple cars? A new Lionel (O gage) box car would only connect with my engine with a hard impact (when the engine .... Glenn Nixon  18:52
Sept 19 2001
Making a simple Scratchbuilt Structure As I model the American scene, which is based loosely on high Mountain ranges, I find I have to make.... Shaymus  14:17
Nov 06 2001
Tree Making The need for tall trees on my railroad, from 12" to 18" tall, led me a merry dance for many weeks. I.... Shaymus  13:57
Nov 06 2001
Does anyone have an idea of what is the easiest route to color water My lakes/rivers have always been made using "High Gloss Yacht Varnish" with a painted river bed. Fir.... Shaymus  05:15
Oct 27 2001
How do you make lifelike roads inexpensively and easily You can buy nonskid tape in 2 or 6 inch wide tape and makes nice black top road and then you get whi.... Trainman  04:46
Oct 27 2001