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• KATO GE C44-9W New engine, quick failure

  11. Oktober, von invalid@example.com (MrWobbly), MrWobbly
  I purchased two of the KATO GE C44-9W engines some years ago when they were in short supply. About 8 months ago, I took them out of the boxes to run them. One of the engines ran about 48 feet and stopped running. The other has run continuously. Upon inspection, all connections look (…)

• Hi beginner

  11. Oktober, von invalid@example.com (Wrex343), Wrex343
  Hi im a little bit of a beginner but not much I can build scale but never really ran scale except for hobby lobby rail. Hits why my other post is up. So the more help the better. I chose ho for the fact of detail and hobby lobby size ran was ho.

• Just thought I’d.....(Fallen Flags Included)

  11. Oktober, von invalid@example.com (2Tracks), 2Tracks
  I named this thread that because it seemed appropriate for a spot to post odd stuff that comes out of the blue with no specific agenda. I included the fallen flags so it would be easier to remember they are in here..... Don't see this too often, ok, not at all, (other than spiderman)....ha (…)

• Gateway Subdivision

  11. Oktober, von invalid@example.com (2Tracks), 2Tracks
  Hello all. Since I'm starting a new layout build, I'll start this new thread, Gateway Subdivision. I had already built 1 layout, (first one,) an around the room w/peninsula, split level, HO, 12x20 ft room, circa 1939-1952. (Lots of first-generation diesels) Here is the peninsula, split (…)

• Fighting the sierra grade up to "Dog Soldier Pass" : An ongoing struggle.

  11. Oktober, von invalid@example.com (Frenchie), Frenchie
  ATSF 2804, an EMD GP35, and companion GE U36C 8755, emerge from under the road bridge and enter the scene, leading a relatively short westbound "mixed merchandise" train. After a long journey through the harsh desert, the train arrives at the tiny desert community of "Yaqui (…)