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beginner tips/info

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 10:57 AM
Charles, thank you for your reply.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 10:56 AM
Charles, Thank you for your reply.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 10:55 AM
Roger,

thank you for your reply. I went to the site that you reffered me to and quickly found what I was looking for, thank you very much!
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Posted by rogerhensley on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 7:14 AM
There are numerous track laying tips and how to's on the NMRA web site in the beginner section. Try http://www.nmra.org/beginner/

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 25, 2001 8:58 PM
Before the book store opens, try the home page you are on. Trains.com At the top of page, click on model trains, scroll down to model trains, assuming HO, click on HO, then scroll down to modeling reference and click on track plans. This home page has many tips, but you have to search them out.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 25, 2001 8:40 PM
Look for any of the How To model railroad books from Kalmbach Publishing (the Model Railroader magazine people). Your local hobby shop should have several to choose from, or you can try to order one of them online. They have general info books on track laying, scenery & structure details or electronics, as well as scale specific books that show how to build a layout from start to finish.
Good luck.
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beginner tips/info
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 25, 2001 8:07 PM
Where can I get some basic information on laying out and mounting track? I have done so and am having numerous problems with engines and cars derailing and it seems like an endless process of trial and error to fix each issue.

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