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Here we go again!!!
I know there aren't that many members in the area, but I want to remind those that are close by, that Lester & I are once again part of the Open house Tour in Delaware and Pennsylvania respectively.
Here is the link to the schedule:
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I'm open October 26th and Lester is open November 9th and 10th... There are a mind boggling (mind numbing??) 124 layouts of all scales in the area and some are open 2 or 3 times (Like Lester) that provide 202 opportunities to visit other layouts... For the first time, on October 27th there is a Live Steam club open..
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I'm already planning my visit!!
Note that you guys in New Jersey do have a few close to you!!!! If you go - Take pics and post them here!!! They are open November 9th.
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I am looking forward to this year. Last year was possibly the best I have ever had and I have been active since 96.
Guys if possible take a day and enjoy model railroading in a way you have never before.
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Well - Now I'm sore!!!!!
- Cleaned all the track
- Had to tune up the trolley - Cleaned wheels and contacts
- Cleaned the layout scenery ------ somewhat
- Tested everything (ran all 4 trains) - Well - I had to test the R/C didn't I??
- Found more track that needed TLC and tweaking and cleaning
- Dusted off the crossbuck and the mountains
- Set a new "hook" in the front of the layout for the new tethered controller I built
- Put Wahl oil down on all the rails - Nice and smooth running now!!!!
So, after more than 2 hours: my back and shoulder are sore...
![Big Grin Big Grin](https://bigbluetrains.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png)
I'd Much Rather "watch them run" than work on them!!
Anyway --- I'm as ready as I can be for the Open House in 2 weeks!!!!
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I'm Ready to run in 1:20.3!!!!
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Anyone in the Philadelphia New Jersey, Delaware or Maryland area go to
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and see if there is an open house in your area!!!
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Man, one weekend too late!
Have fun with the visitors, guys.
David
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Esquesing & Chinguacousy Radial Railway
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Would love to show up at your doors, but it's just a little bit out of my way. But, I do wish all of you success with your open houses and hope that the weather cooperates.
Don (ezdays) Day
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This year, i should actually be free to visit. I'm definitely going to stop in Bill Kachel's layout, which is supposed to be electrified to the max. I may also drop by Lester's.
Our club is also listed now, on November 30th. We have other open house days, but none others in November.
Modeling New Jersey Under the Wire 1978-1979.
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Modeling New Jersey Under the Wire 1978-1979.
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That's when we're planing on going too.... Sunday
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The PA Live Steamers Pics are up -- In the WPF Thread:
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HO Pics are in the HO Forum:
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O scale pics are in the O/G forum:
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