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where can i get a glossary

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where can i get a glossary
Posted by driver117 on Sunday, September 14, 2003 11:23 AM
Its been 20 years since ive pulled my trains outta the closet. I have a 6 yr old daughter who is developing an interest in the trains so i would like to start a layout. I was just trying to decipher some of the terms that are used these days. ie, DCC, helix, frog,etc..

Also was wondering if I have to use a separate power supply for each individual locomotive I would like to run.
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    September 2003
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where can i get a glossary
Posted by driver117 on Sunday, September 14, 2003 11:23 AM
Its been 20 years since ive pulled my trains outta the closet. I have a 6 yr old daughter who is developing an interest in the trains so i would like to start a layout. I was just trying to decipher some of the terms that are used these days. ie, DCC, helix, frog,etc..

Also was wondering if I have to use a separate power supply for each individual locomotive I would like to run.
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Posted by wp8thsub on Sunday, September 14, 2003 5:10 PM
Try the glossary on the Model Railroader site:

http://www.trains.com/glossary/glossary_search_user.asp

"Also was wondering if I have to use a separate power supply for each individual locomotive I would like to run."

Nope. Unless you're running a lot of locomotives on the same track at the same time you shouldn't need more than one.

Rob Spangler

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Posted by wp8thsub on Sunday, September 14, 2003 5:10 PM
Try the glossary on the Model Railroader site:

http://www.trains.com/glossary/glossary_search_user.asp

"Also was wondering if I have to use a separate power supply for each individual locomotive I would like to run."

Nope. Unless you're running a lot of locomotives on the same track at the same time you shouldn't need more than one.

Rob Spangler

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