There will be an online presentation this Thursday evening at 7 PM showing the history of how coal was moved in the 1870’s from Newcastle to Seattle. This was a major effort beginning with construction of a tramway and incline to move coal to Lake Washington. Coal cars were then moved on barges to Lake Union and then by another tramway to a pier at Pike Street for ships to San Francisco.
Members of the Newcastle Historical Society have put together an excellent program with photographs, newspaper articles and maps, many of which have not been shared before with the public.
Here is the link:
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ec9c4cd6ae8e7450013c80f
Please check it out.
Russ Segner your 4D Superintendent
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Eastside Clinic – Reminder
TONIGHT at 7PM is our online Eastside Clinic.
Presenter is Lee Marsh. This is a great presentation of his beautiful HO Great Northern layout. He shares many ideas of how he built a large layout for photography and operation. All scenery is complete and as good as I have ever seen. There is a helix and hidden staging as well a main yard and engine facilities. Heavy electrics are featured with long trains – passenger and freight.
I have seen this twice now and am really looking forward to another look.
Here is the Zoom link. Call me if you have trouble reaching the site.
You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 4D/PNR Eastside Zoom Meeting
Time: Jun 18, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84616222559?pwd=c21qSXBkb2h3amt5Z0x3cVdWZTFTUT09
Meeting ID: 846 1622 2559
Password: 300890
Russ Segner
206 200 2211
NMRA Virtual Convention This Weekend!
By Lisa Murray
Hi everyone!
This is Lisa Murray, 4D Communications Chair. With my new role, and the fact that I now have access to post things directly to the website, you will certainly be hearing more often from me. Thanks to Anton Faulk for getting me all set up.
As mentioned in the recent board meeting, I plan to post regular announcements about virtual meetings being held throughout NMRA. I wanted to get this one out ASAP, since it’s tomorrow.
Tomorrow, June 13, the NMRA is broadcasting twelve hours (yes, TWELVE hours) of model railroading clinics and layout tours on both Facebook Live and YouTube. Here is the information that you need to know:
NMRAx Virtual Model Railroad Convention
When: Saturday, June 13, 2020 6am to 6pm EDT
Where to watch:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmra.org
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NMRAORGModelRailroading
Here is the schedule (note–times are EDT):
Yep, for those of us on the West Coast, it starts at 3am in the morning. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!
Lisa Murray, 4D Communications Chair
communications@4dpnr.com
Calling All Clinicians
By Russ Segner
Now that we are doing more meetings online, I want to encourage all of you who are willing to present on a topic to let me know.
Presentations can be on any topic related to model railroading. Each session would be about 45 minutes total including time for some questions. Sessions could be live at your layout or workbench or prepared ahead of time by video and/or Power Point
Please email me with your thoughts or comments and any specific topics to present.
Russ
206 200 2211
russseg@gmail.com
June 6 Layout Tours start at 11:15 after Board Meeting
Topic: 4D Board meeting and virtual layout tours in 4D PNR NMRA
Time: Jun 6, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86122246585?pwd=Z0NFTWZ6L2hMcHI5MnhCQWZlWmRaQT09
Meeting ID: 861 2224 6585
Password: 082481
One tap mobile
+12532158782,,86122246585# US (Tacoma)
+16699009128,,86122246585# US (San Jose)
For Help call Russ Segner
206 200 2211
4D Board Meeting Followed by Virtual Layout Tours
By Russ Segner
Topic: Board meeting
Time: June 6, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) The meeting will be chaired by Russ Segner, Superintendent. It is open to the membership of 4D PNR. This is a budget meeting.
The virtual tours will start at the conclusion of the Board Meeting, approximately 11 AM. These are layout tours of Bill Sornsin (HO) and Janice & Barry Dupler (HO/HOn3)
Check your Grab Iron email for the Zoom meeting information, or contact Russ at 206 200 2211.
Russ
Layout Tours – June 6 Sorinsin and Dupler
By Russ Segner
This Saturday on June 6 we will feature two impressive layouts.
These are virtual layout tours of Bill Sorinsin (HO) and Janice & Barry Dupler (HO/HOn3) These follow our scheduled Board Meeting.
Time: Jun 6, 2020 – The virtual tours will start at approximately 11 AM.
Check your Grab Iron email for the Zoom meeting information.
If you need help, call Russ at 206 200 2211
Russ
New Book By CJ Riley – The Art Of Illusion
By CJ Riley
I have a new book out from Kalmbach. Since I can’t visit meetings I can provide signed copies.
The book is $25 including shipping.
Send checks/money orders to 190 Masonic Hall Rd #4, Port Hadlock WA 98339 or PayPal: cjrileyauthor@yahoo.com.
CJ
ANNUAL MEETING – Saturday May 23
By Russ Segner
We are going high-tech! This year’s Annual Meeting cannot be held at a hotel, so no mediocre lunch or uncomfortable meeting room chairs. In fact, it’s FREE!
You can attend in your casuals, just need tops for sure. We will meet online using Zoom. All you will need is a computer with built in camera and audio or a tablet or smart phone. Many of you have already been in such meetings and know how it works.
All 4D Board Members will be there. We will convene a brief business meeting which will give opportunity for any members to ask questions.
A brief review of last year will be given and some ideas of how we will go forward, including any changes required to deal with the current health crisis.
We will present the Golden Grab Iron Award, as well as some special recognitions by the Superintendent.
Editor’s Note: The Clinic details in this section were revised on 5/19/20
The meeting will be followed by two online clinics, each 45 minutes, including time for questions.
- The first one is a visit with Mike Stepner who will show us his new On30 layout depicting the Magma Arizona mining railroad.
- Then Jim Younkins will take us on a tour of his wonderful layout – The Mud Bay and Southern.
So, save the date. You will receive an invitation a few days before the meeting via email with a link to the meeting and the password you’ll need to get in. SAVE THIS EMAIL AND PASSWORD!
So mark your calendar: May 23 at 9:30 AM
Russ Segner
206 200 2211
russseg@gmail.com
Be Careful, Be Safe
With the current issues with a virus running around and so many affected, the hackers and scammers come out in force.
I received a note supposedly from one of our officers asking for Gift Cards to support our health care workers and first responders.
I also have received notices from other groups and NMRA regions that they have been seeing requests going out from their group. Watch out for these.
Keep your (computer) antivirus up to date and use caution with any suspicious email.
Be careful and stay safe.
Hoping we can get back to having activities soon,
Al Turnbull