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Yesterday, 12:48 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Southern Crescent 4-6-2 in HO Scale

Haven't seen that set, Alan. But it doesn't matter. The last month that Champ was in business, I ordered over $300 worth of SRR decals, to go with...

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Yesterday, 10:06 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread forclose motherload in HO Scale

I know of what you speak! Last year, there was an estate sale near where I live that I wasn't aware of, and the deceased was a closet model...

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Yesterday, 09:54 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Southern Crescent 4-6-2 in HO Scale

Rod, If you want a loco to truly match the SRR "Crescent" locos, you'll have to go brass, or an older AHM/Rivarossi heavy pacific. The IHC version,...

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Yesterday, 08:51 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread CoffeeShop XXXVII-5/1/2013 in ANPL Coffee Shop

It's nice to see that someone is still playing with the old Apple II series computers Jeff. I still have my first computer the Apple IIc. It came...

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06-16-2013, 08:34 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread CoffeeShop XXXVII-5/1/2013 in ANPL Coffee Shop

Well, its been a quiet Father's Day for me. The kids and the grandson all called and wished me a happy one. Grandson, who is now 3 going on 23,...

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06-16-2013, 07:38 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Juneco CN Cartierville station in Structures and Buildings

Glen, The station is looking very good! I only have 13 Campbell building to build, and this Juneco structure has inspired me to start on them. The...

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06-16-2013, 07:31 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Testors’ Model Master Line To Add Railroad Colors in Painting, Detailing and Weathering

For anyone who hasn't seen this, its just out from Microscale. Floquil Conversion Chart

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06-16-2013, 07:20 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread MTH loco in General Discussions

Rod, One thing you should keep in mine if you change out to another decoder. All the mth electronics have to be removed, including any secondary...

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06-15-2013, 04:16 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Model Power Parts in Locomotives and Rolling Stock

One suggestion Stoker. I would take the tubing, and instead of using one big piece between the trucks and motor, shorten the tubing so approx 1/4 the...

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06-10-2013, 07:44 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread CoffeeShop XXXVII-5/1/2013 in ANPL Coffee Shop

Nice pix Ken! Are you and the family coming down this year? I'd like for you to come by here and see what progress had been made. I had another...

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06-10-2013, 07:04 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Adding DCC sound to a Bachman RS3... best options? in Wiring, Electronics and DCC

I won't be buying any of these, as I have the Hobbytown version, which is still one of the most accurate bodies of these Alcos out there. But I do...

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06-10-2013, 06:43 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Roundhouse Question in Structures and Buildings

I believe that the 130' TT is designed for the modern roundhouse. However, I personally believe that any turntable can be made to work with any...

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06-10-2013, 06:32 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Best Compressor in Painting, Detailing and Weathering

Looking forward to it. If you do send it to the Captain, why don't you just have him get it to me?

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06-10-2013, 06:29 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread U.P bigboys/challengers in Locomotives and Rolling Stock

The H8 were built during the steel restrictions of WWII, and not only did Lima pay money to the C&O, but also to the War Production Board and a few...

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06-09-2013, 08:30 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Adding DCC sound to a Bachman RS3... best options? in Wiring, Electronics and DCC

Appreciate the answer Terry. I figured that the tank would be about the only place for the speaker. I've done many sound installs, but haven't had to...

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06-09-2013, 08:25 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Tearing up balasted cork roadbed that's been adhered with acrylic caulking in Layout Design and Construction

Ive always used a putty knife with a 4-6" wide blade. For tough spots, I would use a chisel at least 1" wide blade. None of this was ever on my...

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06-09-2013, 08:18 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Best Compressor in Painting, Detailing and Weathering

Are you going to be in Atlanta next month? With Pam having to retire at the end of this month, all I can do is come over for the train show. Maybe we...

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06-09-2013, 08:08 PM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Lousy Ebay vehicle castings in General Discussions

Glen, If these are direct copies of a pre-produced product, it's downright illegal! Back in the 1970's there was a fellow who made some masters...

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06-09-2013, 11:19 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Turn outs in N Scale

I'm not that familiar with Atlas 'N' scale products, but I would suspect that one may be electrically thrown and the other is manual.

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06-09-2013, 11:16 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread New to N Scale in N Scale

Hey Ken, long time no see!

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06-09-2013, 11:15 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Is this still "model railroading" ??? in N Scale

Someone tried earlier but after he had a lobotomy he quit.:rolleyes:

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06-09-2013, 11:13 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Recommended set - Marklin replacement in HO Scale

Here's another good reference site for beginners. http://www.nmra.org/beginner/

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06-09-2013, 11:06 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Coal Tenders in HO Scale

You could also check other vendors like Bowser, to see if they still have some tender kits available.

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06-09-2013, 11:03 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Mehano Steam locos in HO Scale

If your power pack was one of the cheaper packs with just a crude speed control, that may explain the jack rabbit start. Many of the locos produced...

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06-09-2013, 10:50 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Adding DCC sound to a Bachman RS3... best options? in Wiring, Electronics and DCC

When you get the loco open, I would measure the current circuit board that's in it. Then I would go to one of the sound decoder sites, and compare...

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06-09-2013, 10:42 AM

Cjcrescent replied to a thread Wilson's HO Turntable. in Wiring, Electronics and DCC

Are you sure that it's AC to the motor? Most AC motors take some special circuitry to make them reverse. What I would do first is wire DC to the...

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