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    After glueing roadbed... Nail it?

    It should be fine. An hour or so and it is really stuck. I put down track the same way, but tack it to hold for an hour or so. Makes it real easy to get straight. IT stays soft enough to slide around while you tack or pin it in place. Lynn
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    Foam Plastic

    The tool SantaFeJack is talking about is a wood rasp. Works realg good for final shaping. They also come in different sizes and shapes. Lynn
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    Model Power flextrack?

    I have used lots of MP flex track and I'm very satisfied with it. I got mine from Hobby Land. Lynn
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    coupler height issues and wheel sizes

    I've used flat washers from the hardware store to shim up the wheels. Adds a tad of weight to the car, too. Lynn
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    Very basic question from a non-handyperson

    Others will give you advise on the soldering, but I have a few questions. Is your track permanently in place? If not, I would highly recommend redoing it, or the bad parts. Soldering can give you continuity of power, but poorly fitted joints will (can) give you derailments forever. After many...
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    Snap Switches

    switch switch Jeff, if you have never used these before, that momentary switch is MOMENTARY. NEVER hold it down or you'll burn the coils and ruin the remote part of it. Lunn
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    First Train on the Hillside

    all coal cars Hey Tom, I was wondering, how much coal does that red, box y car on the end haul? Sure must be hard to load and unload. :D :D :D :D Lynn
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    Utility poles?

    Steve, how many do you want? Lynn
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    plaster cloth and hydrocal not sticking to blue foam

    foam film It sounds like yours doesn't have that plastic film. Well, that shoots a good suggestion in the head. I tried. Lynn
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    plaster cloth and hydrocal not sticking to blue foam

    foam film It may vary in different parts of the country, but every new piece I have ever bought has had this film on it. You can't tell by looking as it is virtually invisible. The reason is that this foam is for insulation and the film keeps the moisture out. If you ever see a damaged sheet...
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    plaster cloth and hydrocal not sticking to blue foam

    I assume you are aware that the foam has a plastic sheet on it. I had lots of problems until I found this out. Flick a fingernail at a corner until you see the film seperate. It is a very thin film, but tough, and will peel easily once it is started. I found this out by accident when I painted...
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    Wasted detail

    I think the roof has got to be the answer to this. Spifire did an awesome job on a corner diner. It was lit up to show it off, but the biggest thing is that a diner could have large windows. She milked it for all it was worth, but it looked like you could just walk in and order coffee and pie...
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    Wasted detail

    I have had that question in my mind for a long time. I have a building with a lot of inside detail, with no roof. I don't want to roof it, but seems illogical to have a roofless bldg. What's to do? Lynn
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    Careless LPB's

    Did you have insurance? Lynn
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    Rivarossi UP Big Boy exploded parts diagram

    The old one IS weaker and slower. I havea newer one with the motor in the middle. It has pulled 75 cars on an oval 7 X 24 track. The challenger is more powerful, 103 cars. Lynn
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    Essentials

    Tiny screwdrivers, small pliers and nippers, long thin needlenose, a dremel, and old, clumsy fingers need a magnetic screwdriver. These would be necessities for me. Lynn
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    I hope no one followed these instructions...

    I appreciate you telling us about that red triangle in the corner. I never used it until now. I saw that spam early and popped right on that triangle. You guys do a great job of keeping us clean. Lynn:thumb: :thumb:
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    Your help please

    Some fabric shops have a fine veil that is easier to work with than screen. Lynn
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    Cutting Track

    I'm a bit mixed on who's what on this. I use a Dremel to cut rails and make sure I never get it too short. Then, if both rails don't match perfectly in length, then it is easy to grind the long one to length. Lynn
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    Cutting Track

    I use a Dremel with a cutoff disc. If one rail is just a mite long, touch the end and it grinds perfectly. Lynn
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