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    Running Bear's March 2020 Coffee Shop

    Thanks Guy I thought you might like them. If I ever go out to Colorado again, I would like to ride the D&S. Beautiful country - for sure!
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    Running Bear's March 2020 Coffee Shop

    Hi everyone! Just a few photos . . . The first two are the Durango & Silverton in Colorado. The third is a classic Buster Keaton stunt
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    A building, a layout, finally!!

    probably Jerome's Truck & Electric - lol
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    A building, a layout, finally!!

    Jerome - here's something you might be interested in: http://trainweb.org/lfnwfan/html/Larry's.htm
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    Running Bear's February 2020 Coffee Shop

    Howdy everyone! The likes on my stuff is apreciated! :) Flo - how 'bout a ham steak, home fries, salad, hot tea and warm apple cobbler Sherrel - thanks for the layout comment. My aunt and uncle bought a house that had a bean tree and could only think why would anyone have one of those in...
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    Running Bear's February 2020 Coffee Shop

    Howdy everyone! Thanks for all the likes on my stuff! :) Joe - great photos, I look forward to seeing them Toot - really like the Charger! Willie - great loads! I was picking up a load in a small town in central California. The load wasn't ready for a couple of hours, so I asked if there was...
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    Running Bear's February 2020 Coffee Shop

    Hi everyone Thanks to everyone who liked and commented on my stuff! Johnny - you asked the size of my layout. It is two 4x8s with one sheet turned to make an "L" with a 14" gap between them. It's 13'6" x 8'3" and I can walk the whole way around it. Willie - great flat loads! They are my...
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    Lesson learned: Build it where you run it..

    IMO, I would just level the bench work again. Take the high side wheels off and use wood to make it level.
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    Let's get LOADED!!!.....

    Here's a basic pipe load. I threw it together while waiting for layout construction glue to dry. It's made out of an aluminum foil cardboard tube. The cradles are 3/16" wood, I cut on the scroll saw. The tie downs are thin strings of leather, that are leftover from beveling the edge of a leather...
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    Running Bear's February 2020 Coffee Shop

    Howdy everyone! Thanks again to all who liked my stuff! :) Flo - How 'bout a hot pastrami sandwich, sweet potato fries, a bowl of vegatable soup and coffee James said - "these are good units...although the cabs are incorrect. I started years ago kit bashing new cabs for them. I have yet to...
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    Let's get LOADED!!!.....

    James - good score on the cool Walthers depressed center! Tom - great looking depressed center and the load!
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    Running Bear's February 2020 Coffee Shop

    Howdy everyone! I want to thank everyone who liked my stuff! :) Tom - thanks for the depressed center link. That is one fine looking heavy hauler! Absolutely great show photos! Willie - great work on the C-10! Wow - you lost 30 pounds! I have to get on the "eat less" diet, as I have a...
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    Running Bear's February 2020 Coffee Shop

    Howdy everyone! I appreciate all the likes on my stuff! :) Flo - a bacon cheeseburger, a bowl of chili, coffee and bring the hot sauce. James - I have a fond appreciation for anything Caterpillar. When I first saw Cat's promo train, I searched for additional photos, but there's just a few of...
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    Running Bear's February 2020 Coffee Shop

    Howdy everyone! I appreciate all the likes on my stuff! :) Flo - I'll have a hot roast beef sandwich with home fries - put gravy all over it, a large cole slaw, coffee and slice of raisin pie with whipped cream on top. Mikey - I hope your house is still above water. Drains backing up...
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    Running Bear's February 2020 Coffee Shop

    Dave - have a good safe trip. I know you'll have fun. Take some good photos to share with us!
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