What are the functions of different pieces of scrap metal?

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Building in an insulated shed

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Determining the right-hand side of a boxcar

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Re-building and operating 20th century steam and early diesel locomotives

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Fixing free floating wheelsets

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Added benefits of modifications

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Do passengers trains or freight trains have priority?

Larry Johnson asked if in the US, do passenger trains or freight trains have priority?...

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Difference between an SW7 and a SW1500

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Info on installing a switch machine

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Why are there four digit numbers on locomotives?

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Trouble with locomotives on back-order

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Are you planning an interlocking towers special edition?

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