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Page 8 Issue 517 • February 2010 Seattle-North Clinic Bobj Berger / Photos by Bobj Berger We had such an overwhelming response to “Getting Loaded” at the January Seattle-North Clinic that we are going to have to do it some more just to finish what we started! We had scheduled three “Make & Take” clinics on making loads by Young Sam, his dad John, CJ Riley and Stu Rogers, but we only had enough time to work on CJ Riley’s gondola pipe load clinic. We started with CJ’s clinic first because of the glue drying time. Using black straws, stripwood, glue, and double-backed tape, we produced a very attractive removable load. It was easy to build from the scale-specific, multi-page instructions that included prototype material loading practice drawings and information, plus a reusable template for building a fleet of pipe loads. But it was “Show & Tell” that really put us over the top for time. We were treated to a huge number of entries, primarily following the loads theme. This turned into a whole series of mini clinics on loads: CJ’s assortment of HO loaded gons and flats; Jeff Moorman’s loaded truck; Stu Rogers’ iddy-biddy N scale loads, along with a freight house, and a “House of Pleasure;” Bobj’s load examples in O and HO scales; Bob Rorabaugh’s multiple flatcar loads using everyday stuff recycled as load parts; Joel Lichtenstein’s four creative loads of junk; Chris Fife’s projects under construction, with various phases of paint; and Rob Jones’ amazing 96"x30" N-scale module with loaded vehicles, plus multiple ore and timber loading options. Sherm Stevens had stuff to share too, but did not write down what it was on the list. The second section of this “Make & Take” clinic on getting stuff loaded will be the focus of our February 4, 2010 clinic. Sam and Dad have prepared their own PowerPoint clinic, complete with an excellent color handout for removable gon or hopper coal loads clinic. Stu Rogers’ clinic on creating ore car loads from pencil sharpener shavings will be moved to the March 4 th clinic because of his vacation. Watch a special treat of the new O. Winston Link photographic history DVD. You gotta see this one! Remember, we always meet the first Thursday of each month, 7 PM, in the lower level of the Ronald United Methodist Church, just north of 175 on Aurora Ave N (between the Cadillac dealer & Deseret Industries). Jim will have door prizes, Chris will have great refreshments, there will be more “Show & Tell” specializing in loads, and Roger will have a newly-acquired N-scale estate in the MART. Be there or be an even-sided rectangle. The Alaska Section Marty Quaas For the folks in the Anchorage area, it is just a couple of weeks to the start of the 2010 Fur Rendezvous or, as locals call it, “The Rondy.” There will be several model railroad displays set up around town, one at the Alaska Railroad Depot and in Russian Jack Springs Park, 5200 Debarr Rd. This year, the 2010 Fur Rondy will start on Friday, February 26 and run through Sunday, March 7. At the Alaska Railroad Depot the Military Society of Model Engineers will have a display open to the public each day from 9–6, except on the 26 th and 6 th when they’ll remain open until 8. In Russian Jack Springs Park, 5200 Debarr Road, the Northern Lights Model Railroad Club will have their Alaska Northern Railroad open to the public on Feb 26–28 (Friday through Sunday), and Mar 5–7 (Friday through Sunday), from 4–8 PM on Friday, and 11–5 on Saturday and Sunday. These Rondy events are a great opportunity to get out and see what others are doing as well as showing your friends what the hobby of model railroading is all about. If you have any questions, contact me, cswrrceo@mtaonline.net, 907-355-7414. Skagit Valley and Whidbey NMRA Clinic Gordon Garnhart 22 people attended the January 13 th clinic in the conference room of the Summer Hill Retirement Facility. The meeting was opened by John White with a display and discussion by Dave Laws on how to create land form contours in pink foam, and how to create ponds and streams. The competition for the best 12" x 24" diorama is well underway and results will be judged at our March 10 th meeting. The main attraction for the evening was the excellent video by Rich Thom of narrow gauge railroading in Guatemala, India and The trains are gone but the spirit lives on! Rob Jones’s “Mother of all NTRAK Modules” made an appearance at the January Seattle-North Clinic 1463 Elliott Ave. W Seattle, WA 98119 Kirk & Wanda Holmes, Owners Pacific Rim Hobby 1-800-99 “HOBBY” (4-6229) 138 W. Railroad Ave. Port Angeles WA 98362 Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-5 prhobby@olypen.com All scales stocked, N scale featured Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-6, Sunday 11-4 (206) 283-7886 www.seattlestraincenter.com
Issue 517 • February 2010 Page 9 China. Most of the scenes were of steam operations, with a smattering of diesels and electrics. Rich is a fine photographer who has traveled the world over in search of unusual railroad experiences. His commentary throughout the presentation was interesting, informative and entertaining. He enhanced the experience by distributing a questionnaire at the beginning of his program, asking 27 questions about details to watch for in the video. He reviewed the questions after the show and provided the correct answers. Rich also distributed a handout showing maps of the routes taken, a brief history of each railroad filmed, physical descriptions of the terrain, engine identification information, and several key photographs of locomotives. His program was very well received. John White reported on the status of the ongoing discussions on NMRA insurance coverage and the pros and cons of requiring everyone in attendance to be an NMRA member. He also conducted a survey asking members why they are and non-members why they are not members. On February 10 th the group will meet at the home of Tom Hawkins, who will show his HO layout and demonstrate turnout construction. Westside Local Marion Weston The January 12 th Westside Local clinic featured a clinic by Pete Rowe showing how to scratchbuild HO-sized lumber loads. He models the Pacific Northwest lumber country of 1929, so has lumber in various stages from tree trunks to the finished product. Pete also won the “Model of the Month” for his scratch-built lumber train that looks ready to deliver to the lumberyard. There also was a discussion of the merits of the AP program. Hi-Railers Report Ed Ives We had a successful Pacific Science Center train show with throngs of public in attendance. Successful in that we didn’t drop a train on the floor, although we did have an unintentional cornfield meet. Funny, the public get great delight seeing one $1,600 locomotive run headlong into another $1,600 locomotive. (The owners of the equipment, less so.) The Kiddies Layout worked well and the kiddies this year were less touchy-feely than prior years. Maybe being in building #4 makes a difference. Sunday was a wonderful day, no trailer to drag in, no setup to do, and no teardown at the end of the day, either. Wow. February 6 th and 7 th will see us at Monroe at the United Northwest Train Show. March 20 th and 21 st will see us making the trek to Portland for the Great Train Expo. With just seven shows on the calendar this year we are looking for additional events to attend. We have a couple of possible new venues for August and September but won’t add these to the calendar until they are firmed up. Tacoma Trains & Hobbies In the heart of Tacoma's Historic Proctor District 3813 North 26th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407 Phone: (253) 756-7517 Fax: (253) 756-0794 On the web at www.tacoma-trains.com email to TacomaTrains@aol.com Full Line of in-stock products in √ N Scale √ HO Scale √ O Scale √ G Scale √ Lionel Proud Supporter of the Pierce County Lionel Club Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sundays 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, October through May PACIFIC RAILWAY HOBBIES SOUTH PUGET SOUND’S MODEL RAILROAD EXPERTS G - O - HO - N - Z Marklin, Lionel, MTH & much more DIGITAL COMMAND CONTROL Lenz, Digitrax, NCE, Atlas, MRC, DCS, Trainmaster Installation and application help always available (except Wednesdays) Decoders installed. Monday-Friday, 11 AM - 7 PM Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM, (253) 581-4453 9525 GRAVELLY LAKE DR. SW TACOMA [LAKEWOOD] WA, 98499
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