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	The "Royal Hudson" and the story of railroading in British Columbia - booklet	-	$2.49	15m
	Model Railroader - April 1992 - Nice!!!		$3.99	41m
	Model Railroader - February 1991 - Nice!!!		$3.99	41m
	Model Railroader - April 1991 - Nice!!!		$3.99	41m
	Model Railroader - August 2000 - Nice!!!		$3.99	41m
	Model Railroader - July 1992 - Nice!!!		$3.99	41m
	Model Railroader - June 1991 - Nice!!!		$3.99	41m
	MODEL RAILROADER - August 1974		$3.99	43m
	MODEL RAILROADER - December 1969		$3.99	44m
	MODEL RAILROADER - December 1973		$3.99	44m
	MODEL RAILROADER - January 1974		$3.99	44m
	MODEL RAILROADER - June 1974		$3.99	44m
	MODEL RAILROADER - November 1973		$3.99	45m
	MODEL RAILROADER - September 1974		$3.99	45m
	2002 THE MAGIC OF LIONEL MODEL RAILROADING (TRAINS), BROCHURE-MINT-LI2002-4		$6.95	48m
	"The Model Railroader" Series Magazines (1941)	-	$15.99	1h 6m
	MODEL RAILROADER - April 1985		$3.99	1h 7m

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Description Slot cars are usually models of actual automobiles, though some have bodies purpose-designed for miniature racing. Most enthusiasts use commercially-available slot cars (often modified for better performance), others motorize static models, and some scratch-build, creating their own mechanisms and bodies from basic parts and materials. Drivers generally use a hand-held controller to regulate a low-voltage electric motor hidden within the car. Traditionally, each car runs on a separate lane with its own guide-slot (though recently-developed digital technology can allow cars to share a lane). The challenge in racing slot cars comes in taking curves and other obstacles at the highest speed that will not cause the car to lose its grip and spin sideways, or to deslot leaving the track altogether. Some enthusiasts, much as in model railroading, build elaborate tracks, sculpted to have the appearance of a real-life racecourse, including miniature buildings, trees and people. Hobbyists whose main goal is competition often prefer a track unobstructed by scenery. Model motorcycles, trucks and other vehicles which use the guide-slot system are also generally included under the loose classification of slot car..