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benchwork 2 : This morning, I went out to the garage to begin disassembling this corner unit so I could move it to the basement. I was in for a surpri
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benchwork 2 : This morning, I went out to the garage to begin disassembling this corner unit so I could move it to the basement. I was in for a surpri

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30 Jun 2013
benchwork 4 : So, I switched to what I had on-hand: yellow wood glue. Fortunately, the nearly-dry Liquid Nails matches up with the furrows created in
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benchwork 4 : So, I switched to what I had on-hand: yellow wood glue. Fortunately, the nearly-dry Liquid Nails matches up with the furrows created in

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30 Jun 2013
benchwork 5 : So, the foam and wood underlayment are inverted and on the garage floor while the yellow glue sets up. The five blocks are used to align
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benchwork 5 : So, the foam and wood underlayment are inverted and on the garage floor while the yellow glue sets up. The five blocks are used to align

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30 Jun 2013
benchwork 6 : My modifications to the Mod-U-Rail stand are as follows: 1) I cut longer legs (48") to raise the layout closer to eye level; 2) I used t
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benchwork 6 : My modifications to the Mod-U-Rail stand are as follows: 1) I cut longer legs (48") to raise the layout closer to eye level; 2) I used t

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30 Jun 2013
benchwork 7 : ... and I used carriage bolts, washers, and nuts on other portions of the stand to allow for easier storage and transportation.
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benchwork 7 : ... and I used carriage bolts, washers, and nuts on other portions of the stand to allow for easier storage and transportation.

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30 Jun 2013
benchwork 8 : This is the front side of the stand, which is screwed and glued. It connects to the straight sides with bolts. I'm sure I could have sav
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benchwork 8 : This is the front side of the stand, which is screwed and glued. It connects to the straight sides with bolts. I'm sure I could have sav

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30 Jun 2013
Sculptamold 1: When the foil was peeled back, I had results I would call acceptable. My plan is to make Lightweight Hydrocal castings of prominent roc
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Sculptamold 1: When the foil was peeled back, I had results I would call acceptable. My plan is to make Lightweight Hydrocal castings of prominent roc

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23 Jun 2013
Sculptamold 2: During my search for tips on using this product, I found another neat technique: After applying Sculptamold to a vertical surface to si
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Sculptamold 2: During my search for tips on using this product, I found another neat technique: After applying Sculptamold to a vertical surface to si

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23 Jun 2013
Sculptamold 3: ... and it worked great! After this is painted and landscaped, the structure won't look like it's just sitting on top of the ground. Wh
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Sculptamold 3: ... and it worked great! After this is painted and landscaped, the structure won't look like it's just sitting on top of the ground. Wh

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23 Jun 2013
Sculptamold 4: I knew I wanted to have my structure foundations embedded in the Sculptamold base, but many of my structures are already partially pain
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Sculptamold 4: I knew I wanted to have my structure foundations embedded in the Sculptamold base, but many of my structures are already partially pain

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23 Jun 2013
Sculptamold 5: I wish I owned stock in masking tape! I used tape and paper towels to protect the track from the plaster (though I was pretty tidy toda
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Sculptamold 5: I wish I owned stock in masking tape! I used tape and paper towels to protect the track from the plaster (though I was pretty tidy toda

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23 Jun 2013
Sculptamold 6: Preparing to do a little terrain creation using Amaco Sculptamold. This is a new product for me, so I'm having fun experimenting with i
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Sculptamold 6: Preparing to do a little terrain creation using Amaco Sculptamold. This is a new product for me, so I'm having fun experimenting with i

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23 Jun 2013
SBS test 1 The engineer is creeping past the clearance point, but it's only for a signal demonstration. Any second now, the track occupancy circuit w
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Bruce Adams

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SBS test 1 The engineer is creeping past the clearance point, but it's only for a signal demonstration. Any second now, the track occupancy circuit w

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18 Jun 2013
SBS test 2 Frisco #100, an Athearn Genesis GP15-1, splits the signals. My layout has been in a "holding pattern" until today, as I needed to sort out
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SBS test 2 Frisco #100, an Athearn Genesis GP15-1, splits the signals. My layout has been in a "holding pattern" until today, as I needed to sort out

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18 Jun 2013
This device is what makes the signal system work, but was also one of my big hurdles. It handles all the signal logic, and it uses changes in track vo
Bruce Adams

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This device is what makes the signal system work, but was also one of my big hurdles. It handles all the signal logic, and it uses changes in track vo

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18 Jun 2013
Each of these weathered hoppers is an Atlas Trainman PS-2 Covered Hopper model. I weathered them to simulate cement service. My weathering steps were
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

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Each of these weathered hoppers is an Atlas Trainman PS-2 Covered Hopper model. I weathered them to simulate cement service. My weathering steps were

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21 Mar 2013
Each of these weathered hoppers is an Atlas Trainman PS-2 Covered Hopper model. I weathered them to simulate cement service. My weathering steps were
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

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Each of these weathered hoppers is an Atlas Trainman PS-2 Covered Hopper model. I weathered them to simulate cement service. My weathering steps were

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21 Mar 2013
Each of these weathered hoppers is an Atlas Trainman PS-2 Covered Hopper model. I weathered them to simulate cement service. My weathering steps were
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

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Each of these weathered hoppers is an Atlas Trainman PS-2 Covered Hopper model. I weathered them to simulate cement service. My weathering steps were

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21 Mar 2013
Each of these weathered hoppers is an Atlas Trainman PS-2 Covered Hopper model. I weathered them to simulate cement service. My weathering steps were
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

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Each of these weathered hoppers is an Atlas Trainman PS-2 Covered Hopper model. I weathered them to simulate cement service. My weathering steps were

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21 Mar 2013
Each of these weathered hoppers is an Atlas Trainman PS-2 Covered Hopper model. I weathered them to simulate cement service. My weathering steps were
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

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Each of these weathered hoppers is an Atlas Trainman PS-2 Covered Hopper model. I weathered them to simulate cement service. My weathering steps were

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21 Mar 2013
Each of these weathered hoppers is an Atlas Trainman PS-2 Covered Hopper model. I weathered them to simulate cement service. My weathering steps were
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

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Each of these weathered hoppers is an Atlas Trainman PS-2 Covered Hopper model. I weathered them to simulate cement service. My weathering steps were

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21 Mar 2013
MCoR3.7
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

2012 MCoR NMRA - St Louis

MCoR3.7

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03 Jun 2012
MCoR3.6
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

2012 MCoR NMRA - St Louis

MCoR3.6

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03 Jun 2012
MCoR3.1
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

2012 MCoR NMRA - St Louis

MCoR3.1

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03 Jun 2012
Frisco tri-level auto rack at the Museum of Transportation, St. Louis
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

2012 MCoR NMRA - St Louis

Frisco tri-level auto rack at the Museum of Transportation, St. Louis

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30 May 2012
Frisco tri-level auto rack at the Museum of Transportation, St. Louis
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

2012 MCoR NMRA - St Louis

Frisco tri-level auto rack at the Museum of Transportation, St. Louis

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30 May 2012
Frisco tri-level auto rack at the Museum of Transportation, St. Louis
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

2012 MCoR NMRA - St Louis

Frisco tri-level auto rack at the Museum of Transportation, St. Louis

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30 May 2012
Frisco 1522 at the Museum of Transportation, St. Louis
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Bruce Adams

2012 MCoR NMRA - St Louis

Frisco 1522 at the Museum of Transportation, St. Louis

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30 May 2012
Webster Groves Frisco Depot 8833 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, MO, 63119
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

2012 MCoR NMRA - St Louis

Webster Groves Frisco Depot 8833 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, MO, 63119

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30 May 2012
Webster Groves Frisco Depot 8833 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, MO, 63119
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

2012 MCoR NMRA - St Louis

Webster Groves Frisco Depot 8833 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, MO, 63119

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Webster Groves Frisco Depot 8833 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, MO, 63119
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

2012 MCoR NMRA - St Louis

Webster Groves Frisco Depot 8833 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, MO, 63119

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30 May 2012
If I ever do another decoder install of this type again, I'll build on my small successes from today: 1) I'll use thinner wire for the LEDs; 2) I'll u
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

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If I ever do another decoder install of this type again, I'll build on my small successes from today: 1) I'll use thinner wire for the LEDs; 2) I'll u

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10 Mar 2012
Installing the Digitrax AT adapter to convert a non-DCC-ready Athearn locomotive to accept a decoder. Some connections are soldered, some use the harn
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

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Installing the Digitrax AT adapter to convert a non-DCC-ready Athearn locomotive to accept a decoder. Some connections are soldered, some use the harn

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10 Mar 2012
This model marks the first time I've ever successfully attached LED headlights inside a locomotive shell! I used Miniatronics Yeloglo White LEDs with
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

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This model marks the first time I've ever successfully attached LED headlights inside a locomotive shell! I used Miniatronics Yeloglo White LEDs with

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10 Mar 2012
IMG 1576 Front entrance of the Frisco building, site of the 2011 convention. What a great location!
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

2011 Frisco Convention - Springfield

IMG 1576 Front entrance of the Frisco building, site of the 2011 convention. What a great location!

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18 Sep 2011
IMG 1665 Springfield Underground - Access road down into the quarry.
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Bruce Adams

2011 Frisco Convention - Springfield

IMG 1665 Springfield Underground - Access road down into the quarry.

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18 Sep 2011
IMG 1664 Springfield Underground - looking up from down in the pit.
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Bruce Adams

2011 Frisco Convention - Springfield

IMG 1664 Springfield Underground - looking up from down in the pit.

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18 Sep 2011
IMG 1649 Springfield Underground loading docks and access doors.
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Bruce Adams

2011 Frisco Convention - Springfield

IMG 1649 Springfield Underground loading docks and access doors.

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18 Sep 2011
IMG 1621 Rail siding inside Springfield Underground. Two BNSF mechanical reefers are spotted at a dock alongside a giant, chilled warehouse. We are
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

2011 Frisco Convention - Springfield

IMG 1621 Rail siding inside Springfield Underground. Two BNSF mechanical reefers are spotted at a dock alongside a giant, chilled warehouse. We are

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18 Sep 2011
IMG 2708 Three Athearn blue box trucks. Center (with wheels) is straight out of the box. Notice how shiny the black plastic is. The right and le
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

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IMG 2708 Three Athearn blue box trucks. Center (with wheels) is straight out of the box. Notice how shiny the black plastic is. The right and le

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14 Sep 2011
IMG 2706 Two Athearn blue box kit 50' boxcar floors. The top one is right out of the box. The bottom one has been "treated" with my new, quick, ex
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

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IMG 2706 Two Athearn blue box kit 50' boxcar floors. The top one is right out of the box. The bottom one has been "treated" with my new, quick, ex

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14 Sep 2011
I think this is an Athearn Ready-to-Roll car. The trucks need some work ... photos bring out flaws you sometimes don't notice with the naked eye! As
Bruce Adams

Bruce Adams

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I think this is an Athearn Ready-to-Roll car. The trucks need some work ... photos bring out flaws you sometimes don't notice with the naked eye! As

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07 Sep 2011
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  1. patrick flory
    FP7 Fantasy Passenger Scheme
    Ok, thanks
  2. pensive
    FP7 Fantasy Passenger Scheme
    @patrick flory Sorry, but no. EMD E8's and cosmetically altered E7's were the only ones to wear this scheme.
  3. patrick flory
    FP7 Fantasy Passenger Scheme
    Ok. But there were regular F units painted like that, right?
  4. pensive
    FP7 Fantasy Passenger Scheme
    @patrick flory The Frisco never had an FP7 painted in this scheme.
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    FP7 Fantasy Passenger Scheme
    What is fantasy about it?

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