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    O gauge outdoors in the Australian sun

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      Scratchin' The Surface

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  9. Building Structures

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    4. Specifically for scratch builds

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      Latest: Railtec 3D builders plate transfers. York Paul, Aug 4, 2018

  10. Rolling Stock

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    2. Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds

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    3. Reviews

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  11. Permanent Way

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      Latest: Experience of curved points? Dr Tony, Mar 11, 2019

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      Latest: Railmodeller (software for Mac) paul_l, Nov 29, 2018

    4. Track maintenance

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  12. The Prototype

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  13. Model Railway Control Systems

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      Latest: Options for connecting power across baseboards Wolseley, Jan 8, 2019

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    4. Other Electronic Interfaces

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    6. Non Sound Decoders

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    7. Welcome to the DARK side

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