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Eastside Clinic is Thursday, October 27 at 7pm

Aritcle & Photos By Russ Segner

Our clinic is set for October 27 at 7PM .  It is a Zoom meeting. The link is posted below.

We will take time to discuss what you are modeling, talk about upcoming events and have a clinic.

Our clinic will be about my model of the Coal Creek Lumber Mill which is the major scene on my layout.

Coal Creek Lumber Mill on Russ Segner’s Sn3 layout. It is scratchbuilt using stripwood.

Constructing Coal Creek Lumber Co. Mill

The Coal Creek Lumber Company mill is the major feature of my layout.  It is totally scratch built and was inspired by photographs of a mill in north central California. I drew plans for the structure as well as made drawings for the layout of machinery and lumber handling.

The clinic will discuss my research to accurately model all the associated structures and trackage. So, here is a list of things I will discuss:

  • The prototype
  • The plans
  • The overall mill site
    • Log dump
    • Dam and Pond  
    • Trackage
    • Boiler House
    • Green Chain
    • Dry storage
    • Oil supply track and building
    • Office and dispatch building
  • The mill itself
    • Substructure pilings and floor
    • Roof trusses
    • Walls and windows
    • Interior lighting
    • The dock and loading platforms

Here is the link:

Topic: Eastside Clinic October 27
Time: Oct 27, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Railroads, Art and American Life presentation at the Northwest Railway Museum

You’re invited to explore the unique relationship between Railroads, Art and American Life on September 17th at 3 pm. Railroads provide us with more than just transportation and art shows. This illustrated presentation begins with historical railroad advertising art to remind us of what we once had and gave up. Contemporary rail art then opens a window on what we have now and/or could have. Presented in partnership with the Pacific Northwest Railway Archives and the Northwest Railway Museum, passengers will begin the round trip experience at the Snoqualmie Depot by climbing aboard historic passenger cars to journey west to the top of Snoqualmie Falls, pausing at the crest for a view of the lower river valley. Returning east to the Railway History Center (RHC) for a visit the Train Shed Exhibit Hall, artist J. Craig Thorpe will present a fascinating look at how Railroads, Art, and American Life impact each other in the past, present and future. After the program passengers will hop back aboard to return to the Snoqualmie Depot. Tickets are available at: TrainMuseum.org.

J. Craig Thorpe is a Seattle-area artist who, over the course of 30 years, has produced paintings and drawings for noted clients such as Amtrak, General Electric, White Pass & Yukon Route, Grand Canyon Railway and other public and private clients. His realist style invites the viewer to ponder the relationship of the railroad to our national landscapes and the common good.

For more information on train schedules, special events and operating hours, visit: TrainMuseum.org or call 425.888.3030.

Peggy Barchi

Snoqualmie Days Festival Returns on Aug 19 & 20

By Peggy Barchi, Education Coordinator

Snoqualmie Days Festival Comes Alive on Friday evening August 19 and ALL day on Saturday August 20! – Come join the fun as the Snoqualmie Days festival returns in all of its full-blown fun this year. Snoqualmie Days (formerly known as Snoqualmie Railroad Days) is the annual celebration of Snoqualmie and the Snoqualmie Valley, its people, and its culture! The festival began in 1939 as a way to raise funds for Snoqualmie’s first fire engine. Since that time, it has grown into a full-blown festival with events and activities for the whole family. So, we invite you to come visit and enjoy the beautiful views of Mount Si and the Snoqualmie River, while enjoying many different activities in the historic downtown area of the city of Snoqualmie. Find out more at: Snoqualmiedays.org

Friday August 19th

  • Historic Snoqualmie Music Crawl, Downtown Snoqualmie, 6pm-11pm

Saturday August 20th

Peggy

David Yadock’s Dry Gulch & Western Update 11

Article & Photos By David Yadock

Dry Gulch & Western, Update 11

It has been a while since my last update.  In this latest edition I’ll show you some of the new scenery that has been added to the Dry Gulch & Western layout.  The alcove portion of the layout was targeted for scenery completion for the National Narrow-Gauge Convention.  The convention will be held in Tacoma on September 1-4 of this year.  My layout is one of many fine local layouts in the area that will be open for tours.  If you haven’t already signed up for the convention, I really do recommend it.  There will be lots of things to see and do.  Here is the link for the convention www.seattlenngc.com , check it out today and sign up!  

I decided to work on this portion of the layout to allow visitors a more complete view of my layout’s mountainous region and attempt to complete the town of Hayes River.  The completed scenery in the alcove also tied together two large sections of the layout that already had scenery in place for a while.  Naturally this is a progress report, some structures still need to be built, but most of the major scenery items are in place.  I will continue to build structures up until the convention.  Hopefully I’ll have all of them in place by September.  Please don’t hold your breath on that one but I will give it my best shot! 

To be a little different than previous updates I’ll show a photo progression of the scenery in this area.  This will give you an idea of all the changes that have occurred over the years and how the scenery has evolved.

Photo 59 is a really old view of the layout looking down the aisle leading to the alcove.  This photo shows the framework and track position.  The photo also shows that the major bridges are being placed in position.  Please note the large mirror in the room corner.  Just a sprinkle of scenery and it is all done!

Photo 59

Photo 60 shows the same general area with the plaster applied.  Application of Hydrocal plaster-soaked paper towels was messy but rewarding.  It gave the general shape of the mountains and topography.  It also reflected the overhead lighting quite well!

Photo 60

Photos 61 and 62 now shows some of the area with varying shades of paint applied to the plaster.  This helped with the general appearance of the layout.  This whole area was left dormant for quite a long time while I was concentrating my time applying scenery to other areas of the layout.  The good thing about holding off with scenery application in this area allowed me to plan the types of terrain that will form the final scenery.  Since I delayed scenery application I was able to re-adjust a critical access hatch.  The hatch was condensed in size and shape.  The retaining mechanism for the hatch was also changed to a simpler system.  By changing the hatch, I gained some space to allow for another siding to be added.  This increased operational capabilities in the small town of Hayes River.

Photo 63 shows the latest version of scenery in this area.  The track has been ballasted, ground cover has been applied, and various trees have been planted.  Yes, structures still need to be built and installed.  In the photo you can see that the town of Hayes River now has a station!  It is the green structure partially hidden behind the rock outcropping.

Photo 63

Photo 64 Is a great view of my version of the Canyon Diablo bridge.  This bridge carries the mainline to the town of Alpine and beyond.  As many of you know my layout is loosely based on the famous Gorre & Daphetid layout that John Allen built.  On John’s layout the bridge was never completed.  Due to the lack of a bridge, he never had a fully operational mainline.  Early on I decided to construct all the bridges so that the mainline would be complete.

Photo 64

Photo 65 This is the view of a completely new hamlet on the layout.  It is called Silver Hill and boasts a small flag stop station and mining operation.  After the convention more structures will be added to this portion of the layout to add visual interest.

Photo 65

Photo 66 is a partial view of the Dry Gulch & Western layout.  This is what the attendees of the National Narrow Gauge convention will be able to see during their visit to my layout.  My layout is only one of the 36 excellent layouts open for tours during the convention.  Everyone in the 4D should take advantage of this convention since it is right in your own backyard.

Photo 66

After the convention I plan on continuing scenery application to other areas of the layout.  My two largest cities are still without structures!  This will be my next targeted area to complete.  I also have a large engine service facility to construct.  So, the future holds many projects that will require my attention.  I hope to see all of you 4D folks at the convention and especially when you visit my layout.

David

Northwest Railway Museum Model Railroad Plans

By Ed Ives

A visit was paid to the railroad as there had been a call for help with the Lionel layout there. The layout has been moved from the south side of the building to the north side and in the process the wiring was unsympathetically cut. This needs to be repaired as the museum would like for the layout to be operational for the Thomas event in July. I need to recruit 4D members for the task of repairing and running the layout during the event.

As to the museum’s long term plans for this layout, it seems that it is destined to be mobile at least within the building. To avoid the current difficulties, electrical disconnects would be desired under the layout. The life of the layout is expected to be only (in their words) 5 to 10 years (sound permanent to me).

The Railway has started construction of the roundhouse where several 12″ to the foot pieces of equipment will be on display. In the floor above there is a plan for a large HO (I believe) layout representing the local historic scene. When complete the Lionel layout will be decommissioned but the existing N gauge layout will be retained, or that is the current expectation.

Please if you have some spare time, do volunteer to assist in the repair of the layout (wiring and scenery) as well as operating it during the Thomas event. All volunteers must register as such on the railway website. It only takes a couple of minutes.

Questions? Call Ed Ives 425-391-3313 or email Gresley7@gmail.com

Ed

Narrow Gauge Convention Volunteers Needed

By Gregory Wright

To all modelers!  We need volunteers to help support the 42nd National Narrow Gauge Convention in Tacoma on September 1 to 4, 2022.  You don’t need to be a narrow gauge modeler or even a train enthusiast to appreciate the high quality of this national (international) model railroad convention.  If you are wiling to serve as a volunteer you will have a front row seat to a world class event. 

I can use people that are registered for the event and others that would just like to see it first hand for a day.  If you are a single day volunteer, you will not need to register, so even if you only have one day to share with us, we need you!

Please email me that you would like to volunteer.  I will create a schedule that covers assignments in areas such as registration, clinic room, contest room, and vendor room.  Feel free to call me if you have any questions. 360-870-9449

https://www.seattlenngc.com/

Gregory
Safety and Security Coordinator, 42nd National Narrow Gauge Convention