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Automatic switch control for HO layout using IR (Infrared) sensors and LEDs

I have two return lines coming back to one mainline Is there a "automatic switches control" to switch my Tortoise Switch Motor for the turnout of each line when the train approach's the single main. I watched a older video on this, what manufacture? Would like some input,

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Norfolk Southern HO Passenger Cars The Business Train

The Norfolk Southern railroad issued a HO Bachmann Silver Series passenger car for their employees, I believe the year was 2007.  These NS passenger cars are hard to find. Has any other manufacture produced a HO NS passenger car for the public?

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HO Elevated street car station?

Elevated Street Car/Trolley Station

Does anyone know of a design for a covered elevated trolley/street car station? I've seen a pic of one, but can't remember were. A covered station/stop with step down to the main level.

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Street Running

What is the secret to making the trolley line or street running tracks look real? (so the ties are now shown)

Thanks

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New Track Layout

Hello, I've started a new layout after 30 + years, Questions I have. Today's layouts have a lot of foam base over plywood.

Would you suggest laying track on the foam base or will I still use cork road bed on foam?

Can I use any of my old DC Atlas & Peco turnouts for DCC, if so what is needed to convert?

What is the ideal curve for my longer cars?

What is a good source for track design? or (custom design company)

Any ideas would help.

Thanks Homer


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