Walt appreciated the work done to make his work station more accessible, but after working with it a couple weeks it became obvious there was more work that needed to be done to make the train room really work for him.
Click here to read the complete article.
Kurt
Click here to read the ninth article on Chuck Ricketts Fantasy Island Railroad.
Eastside Virtual Get Together Clinic will be held on THURSDAY, November 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM (lobby opens at 6:45 PM ) PDT
I’m happy to announce our next Eastside Clinic will be held virtually on ZOOM next Thursday, 11/19, starting at 7:00 PM with our virtual lobby opening at 6:45 PM. Since our clinics are virtual these days, I would like to extend an invitation to all the 4th Division to attend next Thursday. So be sure and save the date for the November Eastside Clinic next Thursday, 11/19 at 6:45 PM! The log in info for the clinic is below.
Topic: Eastside November 2020 Get Together Clinic
Time: Nov 19, 2020 06:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/92346692557?pwd=YkVQOU5rZ0pLVGw2Tzc3YXB0dlQ1Zz09
Meeting ID: 923 4669 2557
Passcode: 538882
Our Clinic this month is titled “Steam Locomotive Appliances” and will be presented by Ted Becker. This clinic will finally answer: What is about all that “stuff” hanging on the locomotive with all those pipes running all over the outside, compressors, turbos, injectors, feedwater heaters, pumps, turrets, and why they are there. The clinic will also cover a little bit on how a steam locomotive works with a touch of history.
After the Clinic, we will have some time for other folks to show off their latest model work in our “Show and Brag” segment.
Alex Brikoff
Unfortunately, our Zoom layout tours meeting on November 14 was Zoombombed. I want to apologize for any upset feelings this may have caused. We are taking quick action to maximize the security of all online meetings.
I appreciate your patience and understanding. We have provided the clinic chairs with revised recommendations for their Zoom security settings. If you have any comments, please send them to communications@4dPNR.com.
Russ
It’s happening, the Mount Vernon Clinic is going virtual.
Topic: Ted’s tub of tools, tips & tricks, the new revised version. You are guaranteed to pick up at least one new idea.
Time: Nov 16, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Meeting goes live at 6:30 for chit chat. Bring your own refreshments.
Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97369530769?pwd=SE83QTZvYjIwaWRVMm1zYlVVazI0dz09
Meeting ID: 973 6953 0769
Passcode: 666212
Mike Donnelly has been a volunteer at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie for many years now. The Museum has acquired an O scale layout from the former Bellingham Railway Museum.
They are looking for “experts” to reconnect the track and accessory wiring, and to refresh the scenery. There is a little bit of trouble-shooting on the lower level, which has reportedly never been fully reliable.
The entire layout is Lionel 027. The Northwest Railway Museum will provide any materials needed.
Anyone interested should contact volunteer coordinator Emily at emily@TrainMuseum.org
Russ
Join us Saturday Nov. 14 from 10am to 11:30 PDT for two 4DPNR layout tours. The first will be Dave Woodrell MMR, showing us his photogenic Sn3 RGS layout. He models the First District of the RGS, which was the northern end of the line from Ridgway, CO south to Rico, CO (His latest Gazette article appeared in the Nov/Dec 2018 issue). The second will be Greg Wright MMR, with a presentation on how he re-graded part of his back yard to make a “table” for a G scale outdoor layout. To join the meeting use this Zoom info:
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Meeting ID: 619 355 3125
Passcode: 4DPNR
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As usual, if you miss the live presentations, you can watch them a few days later on the 4DPNR YouTube channel, along with most of our past 4DPNR layout tours during the Covid era.
Burr
Congratulations to Tyler for his completion of all the work to achieve his MMR. He is #663 and joins a large number of MMRs here in the Fourth Division.
Tyler has hosted many open houses and always amazes us with his beautiful model building. Here a few pictures that make that point.
I look forward to seeing this work up close soon.
Russ
Join the Skagit Valley and Whidbey online clinic this Veterans Day 11 NOV 2020 at 7:00. Rich Blake will be our presenter with the topic: “A Brief History of US Army Spruce Production in Washington”.
During World War I the allied aircraft industry was in critical need of the finely grained and light weight spruce lumber to support production of aircraft needed defend the skies above the Western Front. To overcome organizational difficulties with local logging companies in Washington and Oregon, the US Army formed the Spruce Production Division in order to coordinate logging interests and greatly bolster lumber production. Their efforts can arguably be credited with winning the air war in Europe. Rich will review some of the locally interesting logging sites, equipment, railroad grades and history in and around the Olympic mountain range related to this massive effort.
This meeting will be on Zoom and is open to anyone reading the Grab Iron. We also encourage any short “Show and Tell” segments for anyone who would like share their modeling or stories related to Veterans and Railroading.
Below is the information for the Zoom meeting. The lobby will open at 6:45pm and the meeting will start at 7:00pm.
4dpnrOrganizer SkagitValleyWhidbey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Whidbey Monthly Clinic
Time: Nov 11, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98344008662?pwd=VmFnUEZwUnVmNjlyNEIxeUFmT3Q5dz09
Meeting ID: 983 4400 8662
Passcode: 738084
The Seattle North End Clinic will once again meet virtually for November. There will be no in person meeting.
This month’s presentation will be on 3D Printing by George Hinchliffe. We have had the pleasure of seeing samples of George’s teeny tiny works of art for his Japanese N-scale layout during the show-and-tell segments of earlier clinics. We look forward to his sharing some more.
These meetings are for NMRA members and guests. It’s a great way to introduce your friends to the hobby. Also, with our meetings being virtual, you don’t have to drive to North Seattle. A win-win all around.
Below is the information for the Zoom meeting. The lobby will open at 6:45pm and the meeting will start at 7:00pm.
Topic: North Seattle NMRA Clinic
Time: Nov 5, 2020 07:00 PM (Lobby opens at 6:45pm) Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97256376128?pwd=cVlpWnF5bjhtNzBxMjk5cEdhZ0VwZz09
Meeting ID: 972 5637 6128
Passcode: 780317
See you soon!