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George Schreyer's Guestbook
Volume 5
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Jan 1, 2002 to Jun 27, 2002

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	06/27/02 05:27:01 PM
What is your name?	Harold Rescoe
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Do you have any comments?	Great site. I have sent you an email. Liked your Alaska pictures. Was there 3 years ago and rode the white pass rail with the Steam loco pulling us.

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	06/26/02 07:53:03 AM
What is your name?	Mike Evans
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How did you find this Web Site?	via link & search engine
Where are you from?	Anderson, CA
Do you have any comments?	Do you have any new info on HO train engineer installation and performance? Have purchased a set and am having trouble with erratic operation, especially through switches and with appropriate power supply to track...
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	06/26/02 04:15:19 AM
What is your name?	Ollie Ahokas
What is the Title of your Web Site:	Railscenes by Ollie!/Ollies Trainstuff
A Description of your Web Site:	A site that is devoted to various RR.sites that would be serious candidate to model.
How did you find this Web Site?	Very active surfing
Where are you from?	Mora Sweden
Do you have any comments?	Hi George. I will take the chanche to congratulate you for your willingness to share us ups and downs, and fixing on the large scale engines. These insightful webpage is insightful and valuable information for people like me who is standing on the edge to enter outdoor modelling. Your page shows the best of what internet has to offer in sharing information and show others that this can be done. And it is nice to see the neutral review you have on the items. I took the liberty to add a link to you in my homepage under Trainstuff section, so I have an easy way to navigate to your homepage to gain more information in the future. Best Regards! Ollie Ahokas
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	06/22/02 06:53:38 PM
What is your name?	Dave Simcox
What is the Title of your Web Site:	D&M Railroad
A Description of your Web Site:	G Scale trains
How did you find this Web Site?	My LargeScale
Where are you from?	Near Hbg Pa.
Do you have any comments?	Thanks George for the most informative site I've seen. My 5th generation Big Hauler started to slip at the axle. You had a pix and the fix. Thanks.
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	06/20/02 08:26:53 PM
What is your name?	Lawrence Ramstad
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How did you find this Web Site?	Looking for info on Arstocraft engines
Where are you from?	Gulf Coast of Ms
Do you have any comments?	Great info available, enjoyed the pictures
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	06/14/02 07:50:40 AM
What is your name?	Mike Rausch
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How did you find this Web Site?	Aristo Craft Forum
Where are you from?	Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
Do you have any comments?	A great site for beginers.

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	06/09/02 07:35:39 AM
What is your name?	DAVID GIRLING
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How did you find this Web Site?	LOOKING ON NET FOR GAUGE ONE STUFF
Where are you from?	IPSWICH IN ENGLAND
Do you have any comments?	YOU'VE GOT A GREAT SITE HERE,KEEP IT UP. JUST ONE THING,PLEASE DONT THINK THAT ALL ENGLISH FOOD IS AS BAD AS YOU FOUND IT TO BE ON YOUR TRIP OVER HERE,IT REALLY ISN'T. REGARDS DAVID

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	06/08/02 06:42:38 PM
What is your name?	ROBERT (BOB) LORAN
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How did you find this Web Site?	THROUGH BIT-SWITCH.COM
Where are you from?	SYRACUSE, N.Y.
Do you have any comments?	THE ARTICLE ON THE INSTALLATION OF DCC INTO THE SD45 AND THE SIERRA SOUND SYSTEM INSTALL WAS GREAT GEORGE. THANKS FOR THE TIPS IT WORKS GREAT.
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	06/01/02 02:32:38 AM
What is your name?	Martin Ellis
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How did you find this Web Site?
Where are you from?	Near Bergen western Norway
Do you have any comments?	I am a devoted G scaler with only Bachamnn equipment. I have all the varieties of the 4-6-0 and it it's great to be able to see other G scalers expieriences on the web. Your technical pages are very interesting. One thing Bachmann have let us down on is that they never have supplied factory produced updates to improve older versions. This is a pity as not everone can afford to buy a BBT chassis even though these are very good. Tha lates anniversary 4-6-0 is undoubtedly the best yet but it looks like he same old can motor is still being used. Does anyone know ?
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	05/30/02 11:55:39 AM
What is your name?	Tim Rutherford
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How did you find this Web Site?	On a Yahoo group
Where are you from?	Savannah GA
Do you have any comments?	Great pages George! I've bookmarked your site -- it'll be a great reference as I begin my own garden railroad.
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	05/29/02 02:43:22 PM
What is your name?	Robert S LOGAN
What is the Title of your Web Site:	coals @ steamengine.com.au
A Description of your Web Site:	World wide interest in Live Steam and Model Engineering.
How did you find this Web Site?	One of our Australian lady engineers, requested information on LEDs
Where are you from?	Northland, New Zealand
Do you have any comments?	I am contemplating building a 1/3rd scale Bagnall live steamer, on "Sweet William," drawings, with a marine type boiler. (round firebox.) posted 30 May, 2002. 0943am NZ
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	05/24/02 10:08:38 AM
What is your name?	John Wetmore
What is the Title of your Web Site:	consturtion of garden railroad
A Description of your Web Site:	the building of the railroad from day one
How did you find this Web Site?	surfing
Where are you from?	Jacksonville,Florida
Do you have any comments?	George I find your site very helpful in finding out answers and information a new comer has starting and building a garden railroad. I did use your suggestions and added the magnets to my C-16 tender axle to get the chuff working and sounding pretty good. I was about to pull my hair out trying to set it up by using the voltage method. Thanks, John
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	05/24/02 07:07:31 AM
What is your name?	Grover Smith
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How did you find this Web Site?	Jig Stones links
Where are you from?	Gonzales, Louisana 70769
Do you have any comments?	I have seen no sites that recomend a excellent product called DiamondCRET. You can purchase it at Hobby Lobby and stain glass mosaic sites. It is a very dense and exceptually hard product. Dries rapidly to removal hardness in your molds. Testure very smooth , replicates mold details perfectly. A superior product for use with jigstone molds. Try and you will never use any thing else, even makes strong doors haven't tried on windows yet. Enjoy

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	05/21/02 06:12:43 PM
What is your name?	Gilbert Buras
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How did you find this Web Site?	Google
Where are you from?	New Orleans, LA
Do you have any comments?	A fantastic resource. I constantly return to your site to learn more about the mechanics of garden railways. Your tip on drilling out the Lionel Atlantic to retrofit LGB brushes made serviceable an engine that has given me fits for 15 years. A heartfelt "Thanks"!
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	05/20/02 02:58:36 PM
What is your name?	Steven Adby
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Where are you from?	Nottingham, England
Do you have any comments?	Please could anyone tell me/ e me what scale the LGB F units work out at - and do they match up against the USA and Aristocraft freight cars or do they just look silly and oversized! Am looking for something to eventually pull the USA-Trains streamliners when they come out but I don't want to end up wasting my money. Am i better off going with the USA Trains F3s? Many thanks for any help you can offer me. Steve.
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	05/16/02 08:03:34 PM
What is your name?	John Lilly
What is the Title of your Web Site:	Don't have one.
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How did you find this Web Site?	Surfing
Where are you from?	Lynnwood Washington
Do you have any comments?	I've visited your site a number of times before and just finished a Howe Through Truss Bridge per your instructions. It looks great. Thanks for the great information.
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	05/13/02 07:51:21 PM
What is your name?	dean sleeper
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How did you find this Web Site?	garden railway magazine
Where are you from?	southwick ma
Do you have any comments?	truly a great site for a begginer like myself with a few small problems which you seem to have known about and i appreaciate you sharing those tips,it put the fun back into railroading and made it more interesting THANKS
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	05/08/02 11:13:30 AM
What is your name?	Peter Harding
What is the Title of your Web Site:	Great Gosh Lines
A Description of your Web Site:	Information on large-scale and garden railroading.
How did you find this Web Site?	From g-scale-links
Where are you from?	Pennsylvania
Do you have any comments?	Some really great info here. If there are no objections will put a link from my site to share the wealth.
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	05/04/02 10:54:45 AM
What is your name?	Steven Adby
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How did you find this Web Site?	Model Railroader - June 2002
Where are you from?	Nottingham, England.
Do you have any comments?	What a wonderful and inspirational site! Many thanks, George, for all of the hard work and helpful information you have put into this site. It will really help me as I intend to start a layout in the near future (based on Santa Fe practice). Is there any chance you can/will be doing a review of the USA trains F3s...and has anyone heard any news about the USA trains 'streamliners' yet and which prototypes they are modelled on? Best wishes, Steve.
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	04/29/02 03:29:08 PM
What is your name?	Gary Walford
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How did you find this Web Site?	June issue of Model Railroader
Where are you from?	El Paso Texas
Do you have any comments?	Really enjoyed your site and I know I will back again as I am in the planning stage of a garden railway. Put address in my favorites.
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	04/28/02 10:24:56 AM
What is your name?	Doug Cannon
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Where are you from?	S.W. CANADA
Do you have any comments?	Thanks again George for your very informative LS site !! Been having probs' with the AC knuckle couplers but recalled mention of a 'fix' ...lo and behold there it is. Generally I (presently) use H'nLs' but decided to use the knuckles for mating the snowplow to the SD-45 for snow clearing operations on the RBRR. the plow tends to be left behind when backing off from a temporary plug of snow ...for another run at it. It is likely that "lump" you mention that is causing this prerelease. Now that the snow is hopefully gone for another year repairs and upgrades to the snowplow can be done w/o affecting 'operations'. Doug C
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	04/24/02 09:08:13 AM
What is your name?	Alan Wright
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How did you find this Web Site?	Linked, can't remember where.
Where are you from?	Valencia, CA
Do you have any comments?	Very interesting site, informative. I especially liked your photos of your layout and the construction. Will refer you to our other members of Santa Clarita Valley Garden Railroad Club.
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	04/23/02 05:08:42 PM
What is your name?	John Voorhees
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How did you find this Web Site?	browser
Where are you from?	Downsville N.Y.
Do you have any comments?	Thank you for a great site. It' a big help & very interisting.

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	04/22/02 02:17:46 PM
What is your name?	E W Reddekopp
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How did you find this Web Site?	just surfing for info.
Where are you from?	Peachtree City, Georgia.
Do you have any comments?	George, I have spent the last two nights reading your tips. I am just getting started in garden railroading and this site is a great help. I am sure I will use it as a constant reference... Thanks George.....Wayne P.S. Do you know any good shops where I can get wood kits for cabooses etc. ?
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	04/22/02 11:48:32 AM
What is your name?	Tom Dunlap
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How did you find this Web Site?	Given to me by Gary Hann
Where are you from?	Pickerington, Oh
Do you have any comments?	George, what is your email address. I have a question for you. Thanks, Tom
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	04/20/02 01:59:56 PM
What is your name?	Lorenz Rütten
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How did you find this Web Site?	I find your Web Site by the gartenbahn-forum in germany
Where are you from?	Schöneck, near Frankfurt in Germany
Do you have any comments?	I visited your web site . It is very good. You are real train scale fan. Myself, i have two scales: LGB the great und Fleischmann the little scale. My wife und i are living in small house with four rooms, so we have not so much place for trains. When I saw your pictures, I want to live in america, there is more place for houses and it is not so expansive like in germany. last year I was the first time in USA and I am facinated of your country. Where do you live? I m happy, if you send a little e-mail to me. My LGB was build up for four month in our rooms, but now , I have to clean up the rooms from my toytrains. It was the very last moment before my wife will be angry. Have a nice day. Good night from europe yours Lorenz
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	04/19/02 06:57:11 AM
What is your name?	Bryon R Rodgers
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Where are you from?	Hampton Va.
Do you have any comments?	I'm just starting out in my new home and she who must be obyed has given me permission to construct a garden railroad so I'm surfing the net for as much info as I can gather, your site is top notch.Thanks for all your hard work.
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	04/15/02 09:16:28 PM
What is your name?	Cindy Smith
What is the Title of your Web Site:	n/a
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How did you find this Web Site?	surfing
Where are you from?	Chattanooga, Tennessee
Do you have any comments?	Thanks George! Yours is the best sight We have found with G Scale info. My husband and I have not started on our garden train yet and according to your guest book, we are not the only ones wth no clue as to where to begin. We are on a very tight budget and plan to begin with Bachmann starter set ETN & WNC. We want to us Aristo track because of durability. Anyone with advise please email
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	04/15/02 03:37:57 PM
What is your name?	Harvey C. Boss
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How did you find this Web Site?	from tate at aristo craft trains
Where are you from?	varnville S C
Do you have any comments?	(no comment)
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	04/09/02 07:01:07 PM
What is your name?	leroy herr
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How did you find this Web Site?	aristo for.
Where are you from?	brainerd mn
Do you have any comments?	nice site, very helpful. tks lee
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	04/08/02 06:50:34 AM
What is your name?	Michael Marache
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How did you find this Web Site?	TATE (Aristo) told it to me
Where are you from?	Gemmerich, Germany
Do you have any comments?	Great!! I found all the tips i needed for my SD45 !!
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	04/08/02 06:36:48 AM
What is your name?	Cris Wells
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How did you find this Web Site?	Aristo Technical Help folks
Where are you from?	Keller, Texas
Do you have any comments?	This is really good tech help site. Keep up the good work... Thanks! Cris W. Wells
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	04/03/02 02:16:31 PM
What is your name?	Ed Keene
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How did you find this Web Site?	friend
Where are you from?	Modesto, CA
Do you have any comments?	Help for the electrically challenged- George, on page 36-37 of your how-to guide to the Aristo-Craft Train Engineer it says that "... even with a double gapped crossover track, they (loops) are not separate". I'm lost because looking at my Aristo ART-11300-01 30 degree crossing it looks like it should make a loop separate. What don't I know? Thanks, Ed
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	04/02/02 01:32:11 PM
What is your name?	Anonymous Surfer
What is the Title of your Web Site:	SKV
A Description of your Web Site:	ME
How did you find this Web Site?	LOOKING FOR YOU
Where are you from?	THE SWAMPS OF SOUTH CHICAGO
Do you have any comments?	YES, I CAN NOT SPELL. SO, YOU WILL SEE MY MOUNTION LATTER. 8 X 23

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	03/30/02 02:49:48 PM
What is your name?	Jerry McColgan
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How did you find this Web Site?	Long time user
Where are you from?	Austin, Arkansas
Do you have any comments?	Hello George, I have not filled in a sign-in form for some time and felt it worth commenting that in the past several years since I got into Garden Railroading yours was, is and will most likely continue to be the Premium Source of Information, Help and General Guidance for those New and Old to G Gauge. Many Thanks.

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	03/27/02 06:14:18 PM
What is your name?	Gordon Wenger
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How did you find this Web Site?	Rick Sester
Where are you from?	Southern Michigan
Do you have any comments?	Three months ago I pulled your 36 page tips off the line (SD45 redo). I now have in hand the 45 and I am having a hell of a time understanding the decoder/sound board hookup. Your pages help to a point, but leaves me bewildered. However, it is a good set of tips and a welcome to my library
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	03/27/02 01:42:13 PM
What is your name?	Tom Guy
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How did you find this Web Site?	word of mouth
Where are you from?	San Jose Calif.
Do you have any comments?	First thank you for all you have done, dont know how you have the time and I have the impression you still have a day job??? Have you ever looked at accucraft stuff, cause I think if fits your bang for the buck criteria, especially their live steam stuff (I have a ruby and C-16 and will get a shay as soon as their available. Just a suggestion from a vapor head Thanks again
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	03/26/02 05:02:09 AM
What is your name?	Shimon Blackman
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How did you find this Web Site?	Search for British Rail Timetable! (still haven't found it)
Where are you from?	Israel (Once from Engand)
Do you have any comments?	Your diary of your rail holiday in Britain kept me chuckling all afternoon! Filthy, crowded trains, foul weather, expensive hotels and inedible food just about sum Britain up as a tourist destination. You were too kind to the Scots on their culinary prowess. A haute cuisine meal in Glasgow is "Chips with curry sauce, and for sweet,fried Mars bar. Like a Hershey bar dipped in batter and fried!"
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	03/22/02 06:22:55 AM
What is your name?	Sean
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How did you find this Web Site?	Yahoo Search
Where are you from?	Berkshire UK
Do you have any comments?	Great website. Your information on the White LEDs was very informative and useful. I also saw the following hint from a company called Micrel. http://www.micrel.com/_PDF/App-Hints/ah-43a.pdf . I found this useful for lighting some white LEDs form a low voltage NiMH battery. Cheers Sean
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	03/17/02 12:49:45 PM
What is your name?	David Perier
What is the Title of your Web Site:	Daves G trains
A Description of your Web Site:	my garden railroad layout
How did you find this Web Site?	I got it from a friend
Where are you from?	Modesto Ca USA
Do you have any comments?	Thanks for the teck info it has been a grate help to me.
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	03/16/02 04:51:47 PM
What is your name?	Jim Daniels
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How did you find this Web Site?	Google Search
Where are you from?	Chicago
Do you have any comments?	The amount of information and detail on this site is amazing. I'm just getting started in large scale and have found your web site to be an excellent source of information and inspiration. Many thanks for sharing your experience and knoweldge.
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	03/15/02 09:10:19 PM
What is your name?	bill beck
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Where are you from?	Chicago
Do you have any comments?	Great review of Chatanooga, good mod advice on passenger car lighting. Do you know if the motor and gearing in the 0-4-0 Porter and/or the 2-4-2 PRR are similar in design or Quality to the Chatanooga, which you seemed to think was OK?
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	03/14/02 05:10:16 PM
What is your name?	MARK C. WILLIAMS
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How did you find this Web Site?	ebay seller recomended
Where are you from?	DAKOMA, OKLA.---HEART OF SANTE FE COUNTRY
Do you have any comments?	WOW!! SUPER NICE OF YOU TO SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE--I HAVE ALL MY ROLLING STOCK--LAYING OUT PLANS NOW---THANKS!! I LIVE A FEW MILES FROM THE OLD SANTE FE DEPOT AT WAYNOKA OKLA. THE ORIGINAL HARVEY HOUSE HAS BEEN FULLY RESTORED-I CAN EMAIL PICS TO ANYONE INTERESTED
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	02/21/02 09:24:28 PM
What is your name?	Hoyt Duff
What is the Title of your Web Site:	All the Hoyt You'll Ever Need
A Description of your Web Site:	Just a place to keep my computer stuff.
How did you find this Web Site?	Through an AltaVista search.
Where are you from?	Virginia Beach, VA
Do you have any comments?	A great site full of information. I'm thinking about getting into G guage railroading as a hobby and want to benefit from the experiences of others before I jump in. Thanks for all the insight
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	02/20/02 03:24:32 PM
What is your name?	Bob Martin
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How did you find this Web Site?	Comments in Bach-Man message board
Where are you from?	Dunlap, Tn.
Do you have any comments?	I really appreciate the time you have taken to put out your information with pictures to go with it. It has been real helpful, as I hope to get started on my outside railroad in the near future. I have all LBG trains so far, but am interested in the Bachmann Shay. I really love those engines. Your in-depth explanations on how to install the electronics and different modifications will help a lot. I find myself going to your site over and over again. Please keep up the good work. You have provided hours of pleasure for me and I wish you the best of luck in all your endeavors!
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	02/19/02 08:04:12 AM
What is your name?	TOM OWEN
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How did you find this Web Site?	Browsing
Where are you from?	LAS VEGAS NV
Do you have any comments?	(no comment)
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	02/15/02 04:51:34 AM
What is your name?	Ross Buchanan
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How did you find this Web Site?	Links from D&L website
Where are you from?	Great Britain
Do you have any comments?	Fantstic site, I'll be back
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	02/07/02 06:29:47 PM
What is your name?	Steve Johnson
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How did you find this Web Site?	I found it via a search on Yahoo regarding Garden Railroads
Where are you from?	Gibbstown, NJ, directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia
Do you have any comments?	I recently purchased an older ART-5470 TE with an ART-5471 Trackside Receiver and an ART-5472 Accessory Controller through Ebay. Can you fill me in with some facts about this older TE and potential problems that I may encounter with it? Also, while the original documentation says the receiver will handle 10 Amps, in the Aristo book about the Train Engineer I read where it says that this older model is only rated for 3 Amps. I want to confirm or deny this fact if possible.
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	02/06/02 05:15:11 PM
What is your name?	MR. MARLYN JAY GEESEY
What is the Title of your Web Site:	N/A
A Description of your Web Site:	N/A
How did you find this Web Site?	YOUR BOOK ON THE TRAIN ENGINEER
Where are you from?	YORK, PA.
Do you have any comments?	I like all your info on large scale railroading, it is very helpful. Keep it comming.Thank you.

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	02/04/02 02:12:32 PM
What is your name?	Peter McMaster
What is the Title of your Web Site:	None
A Description of your Web Site:	None
How did you find this Web Site?	Search against NWSL
Where are you from?	London, England
Do you have any comments?	I model European 1:32 finescale, though I have an interest in the wonderful USA large scale scene. Your thoughtful and carefully put together website is a superb resource that I much appreciated stumbling across. I've visited every day for the last 5 days. Pull up a chair and grab a beer ... who could refuse! Thanks for making the effort. Peter

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	02/02/02 02:34:54 AM
What is your name?	Douglas Baty
What is the Title of your Web Site:	Don't have one
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How did you find this Web Site?	Google search on battery-powered train controllers
Where are you from?	Sacramento CA
Do you have any comments?	This is by far the most informative and detailed site I have stumbled across in my search for operational details about garden scale trains. Great insights; excellent illustrations; Much better web site layout/operation than even the big name train manufactures. It's even entertaining reading! Author obviously has both a love of the hobby and LOTS of experience he like to share. Love the candid comments. Thanks
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	01/31/02 03:34:59 PM
What is your name?	Sherry Fields
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Where are you from?	Douglas WY
Do you have any comments?	Thanks. Most helpful to a rookie. We are planning to install 250' system in new reatil business. Still trying to decide on brand of engine, etc. Hard to know what to buy so your tips are really welcome.

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	01/31/02 10:14:50 AM
What is your name?	Brian Hatfield
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Where are you from?	Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Do you have any comments?	Great site for a newcomer like me. I have used your "Big Hauler " tips several times. Keep up the great work George. It is really appreciated.
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	01/26/02 06:38:57 AM
What is your name?	Todd Strecker
What is the Title of your Web Site:	na
A Description of your Web Site:	na
How did you find this Web Site?	Provided by a friend
Where are you from?	Lexington, Kentucky
Do you have any comments?	Being new to G scale and garden railroading (HO experience only) your site is a great resource for me. I'm working on layout design now, looking to begin work in my yard as soon as weather allows. I'm glad to hear from others new to G scale or interested in being helpful.
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	01/25/02 02:11:06 PM
What is your name?	Bob Maisey
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How did you find this Web Site?	a friend
Where are you from?	Chesapeake, Va.
Do you have any comments?	I am interested in your technical tips(large scale}.
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	01/25/02 12:49:46 PM
What is your name?	bill griff
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Do you have any comments?	I installed a raidoshack voice module $10.00 in my rail bus with reed sw. @ magt. in track to say greeating to vistors

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	01/21/02 06:16:45 PM
What is your name?	john tyler
What is the Title of your Web Site:	spiesoflife.com/ rm audio.com
A Description of your Web Site:	band and work related sites !
How did you find this Web Site?	original LSOL which crashed a couple of years ago
Where are you from?	atlanta GA
Do you have any comments?	George, have read and re-read your tech tips over the last few years. Disagree on couplers, I like USA the best; small, stout, and you can push a consist without the coupler swiveling on its shank (like AC). Reading connector tips thought I'd mention this. As you know, MUing engines greatly helps operations; I use "sub-mini" connectors like small guitar plugs, and a 4" length of wire, jack mounted on each end of all road engines. Polarity issue solved by dpdt switch in line with "external inputs" so a flip of the switch(hidden under bottom of engine) feeds correct polarity to motor power. This small two conductor "jumper" in line between each engine allows 2, 3 4 or more lash ups-heats up those power packs- Still looking for the best way to clean those AC wheels-USA seems to stay cleaner ! Harder coating ? happy railroading, great site. john tyler
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	01/19/02 08:51:26 AM
What is your name?	Michael Robertson
What is the Title of your Web Site:	Not built yet
A Description of your Web Site:	Not built yet
How did you find this Web Site?	Search on G scale trains
Where are you from?	Alexandria, VA
Do you have any comments?	My wife and I just inherited her family home. It had gone to rack and ruin in the ten years her brother had it. We have completely gutted the backyard, except for some brick pathways, a couple of tall, venerable maples and the 19,000 gallon inground pool. My train-enthusiast neighbor suggested a large scale train for a hobby. I went for it. I'm looking at a roughly 50'x75' space for a perimeter layout (three sides of the yard) with an oval/switchyard in the SW corner of the yard and a reversing loop in the NW corner of the yard. The yard is not flat (Fairfax County required natural drainage through all the properties in the development). So, I have a lot of terracing and trestle problems to solve. My wife and I are going to landscape with the usual flora and fauna used in Virginia, both annuals and perrenials. If anyone has any suggestions on where to start, please let me know. My first search is determining proper turn radii for a Bachman electric set (not sure of the scale yet) so that I can begin a CAD layout. I'm going to the train show at the Maryland fairgrounds in Timonium next weekend (1/26/02) to get some ideas. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
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	01/13/02 10:04:23 AM
What is your name?	Bill Lessig
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How did you find this Web Site?	Searched the web
Where are you from?	Reading, Pennsylvania
Do you have any comments?	I am an old HO railroader and just recently got interested in garden railroads. I have an ideal area near the rear of my residence complete with pond and waterfall. I'm really enthused about getting the project started. While getting my ideas together for the layout, I have ordered two Aristocraft SD-45's, some track and freight cars. Thought their presence in my shop would keep my incentive alive. My compliments to you, George. Your attention to detail, photos, analysis, and narratives are the best I have seen anywhere. I was totally impressed and cannot say enough to tell you how much I appreciate the effort you have expended in sharing you vast knowledge and expertise. I will be visiting you often and hope, as time goes by, I may find a way to repay you for helping me. Thanks, Bill
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	01/13/02 09:34:53 AM
What is your name?	Dexter Benton
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How did you find this Web Site?	Desperation
Where are you from?	US
Do you have any comments?	George, Without doubt you at least give a glimpse of what hardware is doing from Aristo-Craft. I'd like to see more applications on interfacing to other equipment. As LGB Electrical switches versus the motor kind with the Aristo craft. The ART5475 switch receiver, and ART5474 Accessories to be specific, or Links to where a non electronic person can find help. Your links page comes up with some misses, even though sites are listed. I'd like to see an update there. Your E-mail address for personal contact comes back as invalid. More's the loss for me. I think your site more than accomplishes what you set out to do. I enjoyed your family history page as well. Other's should look in a a guy's history that does so well a job as you. Respectfully, Dexter Benton
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	01/08/02 06:40:53 PM
What is your name?	Jim Metcalf
What is the Title of your Web Site:	na
A Description of your Web Site:	na
How did you find this Web Site?	from garden railway site
Where are you from?	Needham, MA
Do you have any comments?	this is just a great site!
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	01/01/02 07:43:55 PM
What is your name?	Peter Cardwell
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How did you find this Web Site?	via Ron Wrigglesworth
Where are you from?	Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia
Do you have any comments?	Am also commencing planning/building a garden railway so any help/ ideas are appreciated I will be spending more time at this site later thank you

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	01/01/02 12:22:18 AM
What is your name?	Ron Wrigglesworth
What is the Title of your Web Site:	Ron and Jan's home page
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How did you find this Web Site?	Australian LGB Group web page
Where are you from?	Bayswater, Victoria, Australia
Do you have any comments?	Thank you for the information gathered so far. I am just starting to construct a "G" scale garden layout and have been surfing the web for information, tips and help. Your pages have certainly helped.
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	01/01/02 12:21:19 AM
What is your name?	Ron Wrigglesworth
What is the Title of your Web Site:	Ron and Jan's home page
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How did you find this Web Site?	Australian LGB Group web page
Where are you from?	Bayswater, Victoria, Australia
Do you have any comments?	Thank you for the information gathered so far. I am just starting to construct a "G" scale garden layout and have been surfing the web for information, tips and help. Your pages have certainly helped.
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