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STORAGE CABINETS

Sun, 2015-11-29 12:50 — Bill Wehmeier

Hello,

Anyone have a suggestions on storage cabinets for HO scale trains?

I have too much rolling stock on the layout to run a operating session smoothly.

What I need is some sort of storage cabinet I can put cars in between sessions.

Ideally it would have thin drawers so I can lay a HO car on its side, but with not a lot of excess height.

Be nice if it was on wheels and ft under my layout, but right now I am just looking for ideas.

Thank You

Bill Wehmeier

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SECOND Monster Review of the REPLACEMENT MTH Dash 9-44CW

Sat, 2015-11-28 22:49 — monsterrailroad

Modeling general discussion

Well without further ado. Here is my SECOND Monster Review of the replacement MTH HO Dash 9-44CW engine I received on Friday November 27th.

Fool me once, shame on You, Fool me twice, Shame on ME...

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New video and updated layout web-site for the Durango, Rico & Northern RR

Fri, 2015-11-27 18:47 — toysandmore

NEW website for the DR&N has just been published, check it out!
http://www.durangoricoandnorthernrailroad.com/

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Weekly Photo Fun - November 27th to December 3rd, 2015

Fri, 2015-11-27 16:32 — AnEntropyBubble

Great work everyone last week! Time to start of this week's photo thread!

As always, we get as much out of your in-process photos as we do the highly polished "all done" shots!

Andrew

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Layouts in Topeka?

Thu, 2015-11-26 21:43 — JerryRGS

I am visiting in Topeka. Any layouts here to visit that would welcome guests this weekend?

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Has anyone tried using one of the small ultrasonic cleaners that are marketed for jewelry/watch cleaning to prep models for painting? There are several on EBay for $20-$30 that look like they could hold an HOn3 locomotive their cleaning tray.

Ross A

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Selling trains on the internet

Wed, 2015-11-25 11:37 — mecrr

Hi, the recent RMC mentions selling trains on the internet with no resources mentioned. Other than eBay, have folks had any luck with other resources.

As an aside, I wish I had a local hobby shop! live in rural Northern California and all decent stores are hours away.

David

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Modeler's Tip: Possible source for free tools

Wed, 2015-11-25 06:50 — rickwade

I'm always looking for free / cheap tools and supplies. Yesterday when I visited my dentist for my semi-annual cleaning I was able to score some dental picks the same kind that they charge a couple of bucks for at train shows. On my previous visit I asked the dental assistant if I could have any leftover tool that they normally throw out and she said sure! She said that they even sterilize the tools that they throw out so they are safe. I use the picks for carving rocks and other chores so they come in handy. Oh, by the way - the mirror is the magnifying type.