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Cliff Green, Grab Iron Editor

Welcome, new 4^th Division (PNR) NMRA members (or former members recently renewed)! An e-mail notification is sent out to all subscribers every time a new Grab Iron post is made, so this may be one of the first messages you see from our Division. Our 4D web site has clinic info, modular group info, an events calendar, some excellent model train photos, and many pages of other related info as well as all of our Grab Iron posts – click here to navigate to the front page.

The 4^th Division Spring Meet is on May 14^th at Tacoma Community College, and there are three tracks of great clinics presented by multiple well known (and very skilled) 4D members. The clinic info is complete and up to date – click here to view. Lunch is included (if registered by May 1^st) – click here to register and reserve a lunch.

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Mt Vernon Clinic April 14

April 6, 2016Written by John O'Connell

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By John O’Connell

Diorama Build Challenge

It’s been fun and interesting to watch the dioramas evolve over the last many months. Tonight each builder will present their final effort.

Mini-Clinics

Ted Becker sent out a request to advise him if you have a topic for a mini-clinic.

Show and Tell and Tool Time

We encourage attendees to bring models for “show and tell” – show us what you’re working on, even if it is not complete. And, if you have a tool or gadget that you have found useful, bring it along and share it with us. We also encourage folks to bring along items for sale or swap, or even “freebies” – we’ll have a table for those items.

When? Thursday, April 14
Time? 7:00 PM
Where? Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Street, Mount Vernon
Click Here for map & directions

Mt Vernon Clinic

Ross Tabor Passes

April 5, 2016Written by Cliff Green

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Rob Staples

Ross Tabor, one of the original members of the 4D HO Modular group, has passed. Services will be on Saturday, April 9, at 2 PM at Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51^st Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001.

His obituary at Cascade Memorial:

Ross Tabor was born on May 4, 1930 and passed away on April 2, 2016 in Des Moines, Washington. He is survived by his loving wife, family, and friends. He is and will be dearly missed.

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Learn About Track Warrants at the Next Seattle-North Clinic – April 7, 2016

April 4, 2016Written by Jeff Moorman

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By Jeff Moorman, Photos by Jeff Moorman

Next Clinic:

The next Seattle-North clinic is this Thursday, April 7. The main topic will be Track Warrants. Come learn about this scheme used by railroads to control what train is allowed on what track and when. Depending on the era and prototype you model, track warrants can also be applied to operations on a model railroad. Time permitting the program will also include another installment of our continuing series on fallen flags.

Seattle-North Clinic

5th Division Free-mo Activities

April 1, 2016Written by Cliff Green

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Alan Ashton

Editors note: Thanks to the Free-mo e-mail list of Alan Ashton (to join, e-mail Alan at inwafreemo@gmail.com), here’s a sampling of Free-mo activities in the 5^th Division.

On Sunday, April 3^rd the Inland Washington Free-mo Modelers will join the Idaho Free-mo group for a layout at the Lewis Clark Train Club’s Model Train Show at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds in Lewiston, ID, 1229 Burrell Avenue. The show runs from 9:30 am to 4 pm. Click here for additional event info including a map.

On Friday and Saturday, April 15^th and 16^th, the Inland Washington Free-mo-N Modelers are hosting their Spring open house at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave, from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is free. Click here for a poster of the event.

Free-mo

Day Out With Thomas Tickets Now On Sale at the Northwest Railway Museum

April 1, 2016Written by Cliff Green

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Peggy Barchi, Marketing/Events Manager at NWRM

Start your engines! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to team up with him for a day of family fun at Day Out With Thomas: The Ready, Set, Go Tour 2016 (presented by Fisher-Price). Children everywhere can join Team Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into The Northwest Railway Museum on July 15-17 & 22-24, 2016.

The Northwest Railway Museum is the only venue in the Pacific Northwest to offer this special event for little engineers to enjoy a day with Thomas the Tank Engine.

Northwest Railway Museum

Newcastle Clinic Apr 14, A Potential NEW 4D CLINIC in South Bellevue, Issaquah, and Renton Area

March 31, 2016Written by Russ Segner

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Thursday night, April 14 at 6:30 pm
Newcastle Public Library
Social Hour from 6:30 to 7:30

Join us on the 14^th for a potential new 4^th Division clinic for the area south and east of Lake Washington, serving South Bellevue, Issaquah, Renton, Kent, Tukwila, Burien, Des Moines, and anyone interested from surrounding areas. If you can, arrive at 6:30 or so and we’ll visit and meet new members and guests from this area before the presentation starts at 7:30. Let’s also discuss making this an ongoing 4D clinic, including the best day of the month, potential venues, and a descriptive clinic name.

Burien Clinic

A Narrower View – Short Lines and Resources

March 30, 2016Written by Cliff Green

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Syd Schofield

Editors note: Welcome to the 14^th article of a series on narrow gauge by Syd Schofield. The previous article is available by clicking here, or by filtering with the category “Narrow Gauge”. Syd welcomes discussions and feedback, which can be made by clicking on the comment link at the bottom of the post.

Narrow gauge short lines can be isolated from or linked to other narrow gauge roads. Those linked may eventually be taken over by the main road or become divested due to business interests. Then there are the lines connected by rail and business interests but chartered and named differently. These arrangements often changed frequently and were reflected in subtle name adjustments. Physical changes range from destruction by natural forces, re-gauging to standard, surrendering to automobile and truck roads (often taking over the roadway) or played-out markets of mines or lumber.

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Help Complete the Rails Meet Sails Exhibit at the Foss Waterway Seaport

March 29, 2016Written by Cliff Green

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Bud Thompson

The work on the new HVAC System at the Foss Waterway Seaport (FWS, at 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA) has been completed over the “Rails Meet Sails Exhibit”, and we have received word that we can proceed with the completion of our exhibit. We are building an HO scale model of the Northern Pacific’s “Half Moon Yard” that is located across the street from the FWS. We are also building a G scale layout that visitors to the FWS can use to demonstrate their switching abilities.

We are still needing help! To expedite the construction process:

Railroad History

Olympia Clinic March 2016 Report

March 29, 2016Written by Cliff Green

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Robert Grove, Photo by Mer Manson

A tree created by Mer Manson following Walt Huston’s instructions. The penguins invaded after she took the tree home.

26 persons attended our Clinic in March. MMR Walt Huston brought “deciduous tree makin’s” to Olympia so we all could create a tree to take home.

This “Make N Take” used Azalea bush fall clippings as armatures to which we attached Woodland Scenics material of appropriate colors with Tacky Glue. When cutting the Azalea bush, trim it to suit the affect desired for the landscape. Save all the clippings. Big, small, short or tall – most can be used somewhere. Only after the layout scenery is “done” should we throw away leftover material.

Olympia Clinic