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Soldering Iron | Soldering Tips | model train tips

December 18, 2009 Posted by 1 Comment
model train soldering iron

Apply a dash of flux before soldering | keep tip clean | Use damp sponge between uses

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Problems with Aftermarket Sound Installation : By Fred Krause

December 18, 2009 Posted by 1 Comment
bachmann EMD dda40x

Recently, a customer purchased two of Bachmann’s EMD DDA40X Centennials with DCC on board. It’s a beautiful model compared to older Bachmann locomotives and is quite detailed. The customer had asked us if we could install sound in the engines and as it said “designed for aftermarket sound installation we said yes.

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Trouble Shooting | DC Power Packs | How Your Train Works

December 17, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
Model Train DCpower Pack

If you ever run across a situation where your model train or trains don’t run… it’s wise to have the knowledge of how your train works under your belt.

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Decoders | decoder installation | checking decoders

December 16, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
model train decoder

If you have a drop in place decoder, testing will require you clamp your (alligator) monster clips to leads on the decoder. Their are attachments designed to assist you in finding the connections. To make this an easy task, the NMRA has harnesses designed for just such a task.

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Model Train Electronics | model railway electrical supplies

December 8, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment

In reality classic model train layouts are the combination of three distinct hobbies bound together by voltage. The act of planning and creating scenery is an unmeasurable thrill for hundreds of thousands, yet the act of laying track and operating your model train set can be just as breath taking for millions. The single element that binds these two distinct hobbies is electronics.

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Model Train Display Cases | Modelers Display Racks

November 12, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment

You must to see this collection to believe it, and the prices… YOU wont believe how affordable these heavy duty protective cases are.

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Structures and Trains By FRED | HO, N, Z

November 7, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment

Fred has forged relationships with a number of dealers and manufacturers to bring you… the end user, savings and discounts that will make you want to cry, laugh, and jump for joy!!!

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Model Train Software | Automate Your Layout

October 31, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment

You can punch in commands and watch your plan come together. Be the talk of your next modelers show when you un-veil your hands free display and locomotives are hanging on rails and switching lines at will.

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DCCTrain.com | Model Train Electronics Shop

October 30, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
DCCTrain.com Model Train Electronics

These guys rock! They’ve got all it takes to rule the rails in hands free style. Atlas, Bachman Digitrax, you name it they carry it!

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Model Train Scenery | model railway scenes and supplies

October 7, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment

Realistic scenery is everything when it comes to building authentic, life like miniatures. There are a handful of tricks used to create active, moving layouts. ClassyModelTrains.com will share these tricks of the trade with you in the form of informative how to articles.

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