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Anonymous
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April 2003
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I need help
Posted by
Anonymous
on Monday, January 6, 2003 3:04 PM
I am putting a train around the top of my son's room. It is 12x13. Anything I should be aware of?
Also, I am looking at the G trains. Where is the best place to find them cheap?
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:19 AM
I would presume this will be a G scale train. I would also presume there would be no turnouts to operate. The only other consideration would be to ensure the track is derailment proof so your son isn't injured by falling trains.
As far as cheap places to buy them, most of the model railroad magazines list many sources. Going on line can provide even more. Its just a matter of price shopping and reputable dealers. The price comparing is easy, but knowing if a dealer is what you expect takes a bit more research. I have found that typing the name of a business in the search window of my browser turns up information about it, both good and bad. Then its a matter of what is fact or imagined.
Ken, D&J Railroad, Stafford, VA
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nfmisso
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December 2001
From: San Jose, California
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Posted by
nfmisso
on Saturday, January 11, 2003 2:25 PM
Put some sort of wall on the sides of the layout to catch derailed trains.
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Nigel
Nigel N&W in HO scale, 1950 - 1955 (..and some a bit newer too) Now in San Jose, California
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cprted
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January 2001
From: Canada
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Posted by
cprted
on Sunday, January 12, 2003 1:55 PM
Something to regulate speed wouldn't be a bad idea (i.e. a resistor to lower the voltage in the track).
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