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    The greenbrier logging and coal co

    been overdue for a update, but i decided to keep the layout and try and finish it. My biggest issue is cleaning track. Some is easy but the back stuff and mountains are gonna be harder to do. i have someone that might help. also i want to get a cleaning car. That should take away the issue for...
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    The greenbrier logging and coal co

    its been awhile since i have done anything on line. My hands are giving me a lot of trouble the nerves are kinda short circuiting and i have shakes and things drop things as i can't keep ahold of them. I may have to sale the layout and forget modeling. i will wait till may and then make up my...
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    The greenbrier logging and coal co

    While scanning around for stuff for the layout. I came across a section of trees that just look like perfect for my new section. I found them on Ebay. and the price was real good. its in Japan and it will be here March 5th.
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    The greenbrier logging and coal co

    Just a update. They took the stitches out Monday and replaced with Butterfly stitches. Wednesday they took the wrap off and redid it. Now i don't have anything but the cloth wrap to protect my hand for the cast. This cast is custom molded and is held in place with velcro strips. it works so far...
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    The greenbrier logging and coal co

    went in today to see the doc and got the soft cast off. the stitches were still hard to move and i hate that feeling when they move them around. they will come out next week. i have 8 weeks of therapy till i am healed and pretty much able to work on the layout and the truck. Will let you know...
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    The greenbrier logging and coal co

    had the surgery today. the hand is sore and feels hot. the bandage don't but the hand feels like its burning up. in a few days i will see the doctor in a few days and will let you know how it is going. laters
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    The greenbrier logging and coal co

    even if i have everything, i can't do much of anything with my left hand. it kills me with pain. even with a brace it don't do much for relief. I will be going to the hospital for hand surgery the 23rd. i will be in a special cast they make. Can't tell about that as i haven't seen one yet.i will...
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    The greenbrier logging and coal co

    Well, time for a update. With the Christmas gift cards i got pretty much everything for the layout so its coming. Have a new controller for the coal mine side for the track. I also got a fire tower and a log cabin coming too. Deb grabs my list and lets the family know what i need. I hope...
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    The greenbrier logging and coal co

    I took the painting with some ease. the old air brush is plastic but for the nozzles and paint holders. I was able to finish it but there are some places that didn't go like i wanted. The air gun is breaking and it isn't working like it should. it did help me finish what i needed. The greys are...
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    The greenbrier logging and coal co

    I finally got the plaster smooth and looks right. got the houses and buildings for the mine in place. they look right. I want to do too things as i want a small creek and a fire tower or forest tower however you call it. its about time to start painting it up to give it a brown/grey mix of...
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