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Is it worth restoring?
I just can't resist a box of junk steam engines in need of TLC! At a train show last weekend, I bought such a box, and inside was (among many other things) an old Mantua 0-4-0, more or less complete. It runs when I power the brushes directly (didn't even try putting it on the track yet), but it definitely needs some work in both the maintenance and detail departments.
Please help get started
Hi, my name is Bob and found this interesting site where I hope someone can give advice. I'm looking to get started in building an 8'x4' layout with possible future expansion. Recently my father died and I went back to the house to take my old HO trains from the house, I had a layout when I was a child back in the 70's. This spurred my interest again.

NEW TOYS FROM YANKEE DABBLER
hello every one....this past week i purchased a digitrax UR90, digitrax UT4 & a DN163K1C from yankee dabbler. i switched to DCC about 5 years ago. after dealing with many venders on ebay i found Bob from yankee dabbler & i have been with him ever since. his service, shipping & prices are great.so i decided to give him a shout out & thank you. here is his web site check him out at
www.yankeedabbler.com....tell him "vinny sent you"

Up Black Creek on the Narrow Gauge
Welcome to my blog covering my modelling adventure in 0n30
I have been an enthusiast of the 0n30 format more or less since Bachmann released their first models in 1998.

Problems with Lenz 3.6 upgrade and NCE ATLS4 and TTX-RS2 Decoders
I upgraded my LENZ set 100 system to 3.6. My engines worked fine before I sent the system out to be upgraded. All my engines worked fine after except a group with NCE decoders ATLS4 and TTX-RS2 ( KRS-SR) in them. I have tried to reprogram them and changing their address , reset to default and I get one of two thing. Nothing happens or in a couple of the engines , after putting in a new address and putting it on the main track it goes at full speed with no control. Even using the stop will not shut it down.
Any ideas??
Tom Wilson

Help on track plan design
Hi friends.
I am in the process of redesigning my layout. I need to use the most of the track work I already done, and tranform it to the american scene.
So, here is some info:
Layout: 140 x 80 cm
Scale: N scale
Track: Peco cod 55 (it is easier to get here in Portugal)
Most of the track is down, but I need to do some changes.
This is how the track is at the moment:

Virginian with a twist
I am now working on preparing art work for some custom made decals to use on my equipment and will be modeling the Virginian with a twist. There will still be lots of Virginian Equipment present as well as equipment for the other railroads that will become part of the new railroad. I have added a blurb about the concept of my revisionist history.
Atlas Custom Line Turnouts
Atlas Custom Line turnouts question. Anyone care to describe the differences between Mark 2, 3 and 4. I have several of each (#6) and would like to know before using them. I have both Code 100 and 83.
Thanks
Wayne
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