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| (...) I've pulled 25 (2 4 wheel truck) on the flat, and 15 with a running start up a 2 plate per track grade. What gets you here is jerk. To successfully start a long train, first reverse the engine to bunch the slack. If you try to start quickly (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) I suggest you skim over the past discussions, as this topic comes up frequently, but I'll repeat my general reccomendations: Call up S@H and get 4565 and/or 3225. There is also a slight bargain if you get the controller and extra track at the (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| I know I am going to regret doing this, but I would very much like to get into trains. My only regret is that they seem to be a money pit! I was just curious... Is the 4561 a decent starter set? If not this one, what else? I am looking mainly for a (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) hehe.. if anyone can shed some light on this, i'm sure it would be Larry P :) J (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
| | |  | | Thanks for the heads up on the Target sale
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| I forget who posted and I do not feel like looking it up, but thank you for posting about the sale Target was having on 4561. We do not have a Target near us, but while visiting my parents for Thanks Giving in I picked up a set. I didn't like the (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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