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Expertise
I am happy to answer all types of model railroading questions. My specialties are DCC, modeling tips, valuation tips, brass trains, operations, and railroadiana. 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. I am NOT an expert on Lionel, Marx, American Flyer, and older tintype trains. I know some values for these but cannot diagnose operational problems via this service. Usually these trains need to be seen in person for servicing. Old plastic HO trains have little value. These are not like Lionel and generally have little value because they are not as well made as modern HO locos.
Experience in the area
I have 27 years in the model train and railroading hobby and have a large network of specialty contacts.
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Recent Answers from Chris Coscia
2012-02-07 Bachmann electric train Ho Sacle:
Hi and thanks for your question. You have a model of a diesl EMD F-7 in Santa Fe Railroad scheme. Sadly these have little to no value as this Bachmann locomotive is very crude and toy like with no collector
2012-01-20 running consists without dcc:
Hi and thanks for your question. The only bad thing that will happen is if the locos run different speeds at the same voltage applied to the rails, then they will fight each other somewhat. Will any
2012-01-01 Dcc wireing:
First, please check with your DCC system manufacturer as to whether or not they allow common return wiring with an AC or DC system. I suspect the answer is going to be no, because it is too easy to make
2011-11-26 Bachmann suwannee river special:
Hi, Thanks for your question. When discussing model trains, please all provide the scale, HO, G, N, etc. you are inquiring about. I looked up your Bachmann Suwanee River Special to determine it
2011-10-17 Question about 027 track:
This track is O-gauge (1:48 scale), three rail, meaning power is picked up using AC current from the center rail. All Lionel and K-Line trains can operate on this rail. Older large rigid frame locomotives
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