While a kid, I had a double decker set-up of model railroad equipment: Top deck was HO, bottom deck was post-war Lionel O gauge. I lost interest and let it go…
Several years ago, I reclaimed all the stuff from my Dad’s basement, intent on redoing a layout. Hard times forced me to get rid of some of the stuff, and a leaking roof ruined the rest [B)][xx(]
Due to my change in professions, I decided to get some model railroad equipment again for decoration and pleasure…although I skydive and that impacts on my costs for the model railroad lol…
I got some Lionel track off Ebay (is that a sin here?). I’ve been trying to bring myself up to speed on the latest information. I’ll focus my O gauge questions here, and HO stuff in another topic.
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Has anyone heard of a transformer called DGT Powermaster 7000? Pros/cons?
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I’m partial to the older Lionel rolling stock, engines, etc. However, I saw something in the local hobbystore that looked like a remote control device. I know HO and N gauge have DCC…but does Lionel have something similar? I’m really looking for a cheap transformer to work one or two trains running around basement walls…about 15X20 room…just a couple tracks, maybe a small yard…nothing fancy. Needing opinions on size of transformer, etc.
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What’s a good way to remove the rust of some of the 3-rail trackage? Sandpaper I know is one…but anything new on the market?
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The black plastic of the switch’s base…what’s a good way to clean it up? Toothbrush? Soapy water (ack! is that bad?), or some type of cleaner available?
I’m 39 years old, and just retired being a cop for 20 years lol…now I’m going into the railroad industry. NO, I didn’t tell them that my playing with trains is why I wanted to become a conductor lol…
Looking forward to the comments and suggestions!