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  1. Greg@mnrr

    Running Bear's July 2022 Coffee Shop

    Good Afternoon Everyone out there in Model Railroad Land. Keeping this short and to the point. Just was released from the Hospital after falling down the hallway steps from the backdoor to garage. Paramedics arrived and stood me up and helped me into the kitchen. The next day I couldn't...
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    Running Bear's June 2022 Coffee Shop

    I had the Leaf Filters installed over my existing gutters several years ago. No real pros or cons except one. If I had to do it over again I was would select Leaf Guard since the gutters get replaced during the process instead of the Leaf Filter being installed over my older gutters which have...
  3. Greg@mnrr

    Ballasting with cork help

    I prefer using a Dremel tool with a grinding wheel to remove the excess cork before installing the road bed. Greg
  4. Greg@mnrr

    Running Bear's June 2022 Coffee Shop

    TomO: Your hobby is turning into a business venture. Deadlines can turn into nightmares if you allow them to interfere with your enjoyment of the hobby and your other interests. I would suggest doing 50 or so cars for your friend and then see what happens down the road. Set no timeline, but...
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    Running Bear's June 2022 Coffee Shop

    I second losing money at the Casinos. I never overdo the gaming at the slots, but I like Lobstermania and one of the games at the local bars that has a fishing game. If a win at a machine that money is put away and taken home with me. If you been to Nekossa, then have you had diner at the...
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    Running Bear's June 2022 Coffee Shop

    Good Morning out there in Model Railroad Land. Another hot day here in this part of Wisconsin. Yesterday after a trip to the MD's office and blood testing Cathy when shopping and I sat in the car in the heat with the AC turned off and the windows down. Since I been on blood thinners I enjoy...
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    Running Bear's June 2022 Coffee Shop

    I have a bulb changer that's mounted on a long wooden pole that's made just for these types of lamp changes. I purchased mine at a local hardware store. Greg
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    Running Bear's June 2022 Coffee Shop

    Good afternoon Everyone...........cloudy and the forecasted rain is just starting to fall. Tomorrow the temps should be in the mi-90's then cool slightly the next day. Turtles can live for a hundred years or more in the right location. I've see basket sized snapper turtles walking across...
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    Running Bear's June 2022 Coffee Shop

    Smudge: That's it. Correction: I'm looking for a undecorated unit. Sorry! Greg
  10. Greg@mnrr

    Installing diorama in existing layout

    It's great that you can make use of the TT and the assorted track that came with it. Looking forward to the finished product. Greg
  11. Greg@mnrr

    Running Bear's June 2022 Coffee Shop

    Good Afternoon out there in Model Railroad land....Rainy day here in Southeast Wisconsin and another nice day is forecasted for tomorrow. We really need the rain for the green plants of all kinds including the corn which is now growing and some is near three in height. No late frosts to kill...
  12. Greg@mnrr

    Can a highly detailed simple oval layout be satisfying?

    If you examine most 4X8 layouts they are essentially a oval layout with a few spurs and maybe a yard. An oval doesn't have to be an oval, but it can have some bends and curves to take it from a round shape to a twisted oval form. Track plan design by unknown.-Greg Greg
  13. Greg@mnrr

    Running Bear's June 2022 Coffee Shop

    Boy do I agree with you on this subject. Just take a look at People mag and all the articles about the Royals....? I say this even when to the best of my knowledge, my ancestors fought with the British during the Revolutionary War and then changed sides to Colonists. I do not want to offend...
  14. Greg@mnrr

    Running Bear's May 2022 Coffee Shop

    Good afternoon everyone....just arrived home from the cabin. Boy were the winds strong on the interstate highway. Passing semi's was fun as they were affected by the strong winds and were pushed into my lane of traffic.. Just catching up on the Forum because at the cabin I don't access the...
  15. Greg@mnrr

    Hawks NEW "MHO Junction" layout

    I really enjoy seeing your modeling work.....excellent. Nice saw mill and logs. That CP locomotive is a favorite of mine even as a Milwaukee Road guy. I guess the color scheme is what captures me to this locomotive!!! Regards. Greg
  16. Greg@mnrr

    Running Bear's May 2022 Coffee Shop

    Good Afternoon Everyone out there in Model Train Land. The warm front came through and its warm and humid. Rain later and we need the rain. I always like Ray Liota and the gangster parts he played. He will be missed. Question for everyone.....I can't recall the name of a company that sells...
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    Running Bear's May 2022 Coffee Shop

    47 years of marriage. Greg
  18. Greg@mnrr

    My latest weathered bridges

    Nice work....! Greg
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    Mail Call! Railway Post Office, commonly abbreviated as RPO has rolled in!

    Lots of room for a DCC decoder.....nice! Greg



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