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Model Railroad Open Houses - ngauger - 10-04-2013
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..
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.
Re: Model Railroad Open Houses - Lester Perry - 10-05-2013
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.
Re: Model Railroad Open Houses - ngauger - 10-13-2013
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...
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!!!!
Re: Model Railroad Open Houses - ngauger - 10-25-2013
I'm Ready to run in 1:20.3!!!!
Anyone in the Philadelphia New Jersey, Delaware or Maryland area go to <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.modelrailroadopenhouse.com/modelschedule.html">http://www.modelrailroadopenhouse.com/m ... edule.html</a><!-- m -->
and see if there is an open house in your area!!!
Re: Model Railroad Open Houses - BR60103 - 10-25-2013
Man, one weekend too late!
Have fun with the visitors, guys.
Re: Model Railroad Open Houses - ezdays - 10-26-2013
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.
Re: Model Railroad Open Houses - Green_Elite_Cab - 10-26-2013
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.
Re: Model Railroad Open Houses - ngauger - 10-26-2013
Nice - That would be great to run into you at Lester's
I had 12 visitors, so I'm doing a bit better each year
Looking forward to my 4th year - next year
Re: Model Railroad Open Houses - Green_Elite_Cab - 10-26-2013
ngauger Wrote:Nice - That would be great to run into you at Lester's
I had 12 visitors, so I'm doing a bit better each year
I might have stopped by, though I had to be in Staten Island today. I'll definitely try for next year! I'll definitely be able to visit Lester's layout on a Sunday
Re: Model Railroad Open Houses - ngauger - 10-26-2013
That's when we're planing on going too.... Sunday
Re: Model Railroad Open Houses - ngauger - 11-01-2013
The PA Live Steamers Pics are up -- In the WPF Thread:
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Re: Model Railroad Open Houses - ngauger - 11-03-2013
HO Pics are in the HO Forum:
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O scale pics are in the O/G forum:
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