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Before posting, please take a moment to review our forum rules.

Stay on topic – model train talk only, please

Stay away from divisive topics, like graffiti, hoboes, train-hopping, and what makes a “real model railroader.”

Avoid controversial off-topic subjects like race, religion, ethnicity, sex, violence, guns, abortion, politics, unions, and immigration, even in signatures. This extends to images, as well.

Be civil. No name-calling, insults, or put-downs (including accusing others of “trolling”).

Keep it clean. No “bad words,” even if you replace them with $¥Mߨ1$. And no racy pictures or discussion of adult topics.

No selling or advertising. That means no links or references of any kind to items or services for sale or auctio