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  1. Old 97

    Running Bear's May 2025 Coffee Shop

    Good morning all!! Happy Mother's day to the mothers. I've been called one a time or two. Anyways, Flo, coffee eggs and toast please. I like sitting at the counter. New sneakers Flo? Bounce in your step. Can't look away. :)
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    Running Bear's May 2025 Coffee Shop

    Spousal avoidance structure.
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    An "abused" Proto 1K RDC

    I like it as is. Keep photos for shop record. Every piece of equipment deserves a story. Like that one time at railroad camp, where I............
  4. Old 97

    Before I resign to boxing it up for a xmas tree only layout......suggestions?

    Flightop, I shall pray for you during this time of crisis. 🤣 🤣 Thanks for sharing the pics. You're living the good life.
  5. Old 97

    Hello from the Netherlands! (Eastern border)

    Welcome home!!!!
  6. Old 97

    Troy's Misty Valley Mythical RR 3rd Edition

    Great work Troy!!!
  7. Old 97

    Running Bear's April 2025 Coffee Shop

    Makes sense. The human body is a robust machine but does breakdown with time.
  8. Old 97

    Running Bear's April 2025 Coffee Shop

    Happy Easter Everyone!!! Have it on good authority that the WN&K RR is running an Easter Special today. Using one of the rickety locomotives with rabbit ears on the cab. Train crew and other staff members throwing candy from the cab and caboose. Maybe a plastic egg or two? I hope they're...
  9. Old 97

    Running Bear's April 2025 Coffee Shop

    Were they overweight?
  10. Old 97

    Anyone recognize this HO chassis?

    Yeah. That's crazy.
  11. Old 97

    Anyone recognize this HO chassis?

    Maybe get it and make a weighted dummy out of it?
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    Running Bear's April 2025 Coffee Shop

    Good morning All!!! Prayers of healing, strength and wisdom for all who need, myself included. Flo, weight wise I'm hanging tough. Please give me the number 4 1/2 breakfast. It's four wholes and a half biscuit. :) Keep giving me that look and I'll.........
  13. Old 97

    Who Needs a MRR Anymore, When:

    Model Railroading is best lived on our terms. Whatever floats your boat is the right answer and is North Star correct. Be well my friend.
  14. Old 97

    Testing the waters.....or is that rails?

    I enjoyed the tour. :)
  15. Old 97

    Testing the waters.....or is that rails?

    Welcome Home!!! You'll fit right in. Have fun. Keep it simple.:)
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