Just in time for Christmas… an original LGB Christmas Train set, complete, about 15 years old, but unused the last 13 years, and hardly run in the first 2 years. Includes 4 additional LGB Christmas cars plus lots, and I mean lots, of extra track. Also available separately is an Aristocraft Howe Truss bridge (G scale, assembled), and also available separately are 7 G scale turnouts, two of which are “wide radius”. $300 for the train set and extra cars – that is a great deal (check eBay prices). Package deal for the set, cars, track, bridge, and turnouts is possible. Contact Al Carter at: tabooma10@gmail.com or leave a message at: 425-577-1570. I’m in Mount Vernon; prefer pickup in person or I’ll go a short distance to meet the buyer. I can’t figure out how to post photos, so if interested, I can email photos.
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Jeff Moorman passed August 9, 2023
Dennis Terpstra
Jeff Moorman passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 9, 2023, in his home in Ferndale, WA. He had recently celebrated his 75th birthday.
Jeff was a friend to many within the Fourth Division. He was the leader of the Seattle-North Clinic. He was co-leader of the Pacific Center Science Train Show for more than thirty years. He was the 2007 recipient of the 4D Golden Grab Iron Award. We will always remember Jeff with his positive attitude and vibrant personality. For the last few years, he was a member of the 4D-NTrak Modular group. Jeff was a great gentleman to all.
Jeff’s participation in the 4D began before 1990. He served as the first 4D modular program coordinator for many years. He, along with Frank Dekker, Co-Chaired the Pacific Science Center Train Show from 1998 until 2017, with his last seven years Co-Chairing with David Yaddock.
Jeff was instrumental in getting me involved in 4D initially as a volunteer at the Pacific Science Center show and then with me helping him in the Seattle-North clinic. He traveled with me to two National NMRA conventions, the last in Salt Lake City in 2019. He was always helpful in answering my many railroad questions – some more than once. We were good friends and got along well together.
Jeff will truly be missed.
His obituary is here.
Eastside Clinic Rescheduled to Friday
Ron Hopkins who presented his beautiful On30 layout last month will share how he builds those terrific O scale structures this Friday at a joint meeting with the Olympia Clinic. Our regular Thursday meeting of the Eastside Clinic has been invited to join the Friday evening Olympiia Clinic. So, all on our Eastside list have received that notice together with the zoom link. If you do not have the link, contact me at russseg@gmail.com
Russ Segner 206 200 2211
S scale kits featured
Many of you know that I am a S scale narrow gauge modeler. My layout is finished and so, I have a large number of unbuilt structure and rolling stock kits I will never use. So, I am bringing them to the Boeing Swap meet this Saturday.
These kits are from manufacturers you will not normally see unless you have been working in S scale for awhile. So, now is your chance to build one of these very fine models in a scale you may have wanted to try. Build a contest model or start a small diorama as a break from what you have been doing.
The models are appropriate for any S scale layout or display, not just narrow gauge. I will even have some narrow gauge trees and vehicles. Stop by and chat for awhile and take a chance on something new, or should I say different.
Russ
Bargains. Bargains
Saturday is the Boeing Swap Meet. The 4th Division will have tables with many BARGAINS for sale. These are items donated to the 4D from estates of members and the public to see that many fine models will live on some layout in the area.
Thee sales have generated very important funds for the 4D. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP by manning the tables for awhile. please contact me right away.
Russ Segner. 206 200 2211
russseg@gmail,com
Whidbey Clinic 8 NOV 2023 – Scenery Detail for Effect
November 8 at 7PM Dick Haines will be presenting a in person multi part clinic on scenery subjects from his layout. Subjects will include:
1. Building a Mine in a Mountain – How to plan and build an angled mine using an internal mirror with flickering overhead lamps and other details.
2. Merging a 3-D Mountain with a 2-D Wall – Planning the viewer’s perspective, Painting the wall with matching color and details.
3. Creating Realistic Day-Night Layout Lighting – Using overhead (daylight) and horizon-valence (evening, night, morning) for smooth, controllable effects.
November 8th @7PM, This one will be held in the Oak Harbor Senior Center at 51 SE Jerome St, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.
Eastside Clinic List
The email to all on our Eastside list has been sent with the link to this Thursday’s meeting has been sent. If you did not receive the email, you are not on the list. if you wish to receive our notices, please email me at russseg@gmail.com or Doug Oldenburg at douglas.oldenburg@yahoo.com
Russ Segner
Ron Hopkins at Eastside Clinic October 19
By Russ Segner
Here are some pictures of Ron Hopkins’s On30 layout. It features a small coastal village served by a logging branch line.
Our meeting will start at 7PM.
If you have pictures to share let me know and I can let you share your screen.
The meeting link will be posted Tuesday afternoon to all on our list.
Zoom link to this morning’s 10:00am PST “Second Saturday” presentation by Burr Stewart
Burr will be giving the layout tour today (Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am), on the creation of his HO scale “Burrlington Northern” model railroad. Here is the Zoom link to attend:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87210657142?pwd=ZHhIWnZGMUU0YnAwNVUvMENheEZSUT09
Meeting ID: 872 1065 7142
Passcode: 805577
EASTSIDE CLINIC – OCT 19
Ron Hopkins has a very nice On30 layout in Edmonds. It is a logging theme based on coastal towns of western Wahington.. Ron will share pictures of his award winning structures and describe some of his modeling techniques.
We start at 7PM with introductions, some announcements and latest news of vendors. Be prepared to share your pictures of your recent model building.
We will send a link to all on our mailing list. Contact me if you want to be included. russseg@gmail.com