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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Larry Weinberg U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.67 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 40	I can answer many questions regarding N scale model railroading with specific emphasis on the New York Central System. I am familiar with almost every NY Central model made except those made of brass.
Rem Heck U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.85 Clarity of Response 9.92 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 262	Model Railroading. I'm sorry I can't help with valuations, Lionel/Flyer or specific DCC systems technical questions. I can help with any modeling technique, most two rail wiring questions, and principles of DCC. I'm best at true scale and realistic finishing techniques and consider "museum quality" to be an excellent standard. I consider "rivet counting" to be excessive and counter-productive to the enjoyment of the hobby.
Jerry Loman U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 9.91 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 143	Any questions on American manufacturers of wind up cast iron floor trains, track trains and their litho tin cars and accessories. This would include manufacturers of the following; American Flyer,Hafner,Ives,Lionel,Marx,Dorfan and AMRR. I can identify variants in casting methodology and have experience in determining almost all manufacturing dates within catalogued identifiers. I have extensive experience in the litho tin variants of passenger and freight cars that go with the wind up sets and also many of the early electric train sets. I do not have extensive or specific experience on variations of European wind up toy trains but can help with most general questions on european cast iron wind up trains.
Frank Edgcombe U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.93 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 894	I CAN NOT DIAGNOSE equipment problems or ESTIMATE DOLLAR VALUES of your equipment, by email. I have been active in model railroading for forty years. I can answer, or find answers, to questions on most aspects of model trains, railroad equipment or buildings. I have a good knowledge of prototype railroads. I have been employed by five model railroad equipment manufacturers/suppliers and worked for a prototype railroad. I have served, twice, as the president of a local model railroad club. I have been employed as a Reference Librarian, at a university, for the last fifteen years and am used to tracking down resources for patrons.
John Schaub U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.50 Clarity of Response 9.00 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 28	I can answer most anything on: Scenery, Structures, Lighting, Historical Content, Concept and Design. My area of expertise northeastern modeling. Transitional era (steam to diesel) and up and including modern eras. I can not answer questions about wiring or other related electronics issues.
Chris Coscia U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.73 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 9.82 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 55	I am happy to answer all types of model railroading questions. My specialties are repairs, modeling tips, valuation tips, DCC, brass trains, remotoring, painting, operations, railroadiana, historical. My emphasis in modeling is western railroading (SP, UP, WP, PE, etc.) but I can help with all areas. I am a lifetime model railroader and a model train business owner.
Bob Williams U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 55	My area of knowledge is with the N Scale Aurora Postage Stamp train line that was sold from 1967-1973. I can answer 99% of all questions about this line.

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2009-11-21 Marklin 2902:

Hi and thanks for your question. There is a Marklin 2902 set on eBay right now: http://tinyurl.com/ycs6buk Although this set is from 1988, it should give you an idea of value. There is not a lot

2009-11-20 Lubrication:

Hi! Charles. Thank you for your question. We used to use sewing machine oil in former days. Hopefully it is compatible with the plastic gears in modern models. Some light oils will deteriorate plastic

2009-11-19 Lionel:

Hi and thanks for your question. The modern ZW transformer is made to current UL specs so one would anticipate it to be safer and not cause grief as your old one did. Your old one can be rebuilt and

2009-11-19 HO compatablilty:

Hi! Craig, thank you for the question. The answer is probably not dependent on the couplers used by Tyco. Most Tyco train sets used a rather poor quality coupler called a "hook-horn" coupler, sometimes

2009-11-18 pre war no 91 circuit breaker:

Hi! Ed. Thanks for your question. I think you are correct. I'm presuming that the High and Low allow you to choose how many amperes of current can flow before tripping the circuit breaker. Probably