the club I just joined...and my newest loco...


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wongsing

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I just joined the Centramod modelers club in Temple, TX...My first day of running was a blast! Not too sure about how many of you guys are in a club, but if you're not afiliated with one, I'd say give it a shot! If all model railroad clubs are this fun, then I have found my calling!

This is my New Athearn CSX SD38 (just bought it before I joined that day!!!)
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Another view of the layout and my train...
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This is on the backside of the layout...its more like a yard and everyone pretty much builds their trains here....
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The yard from a different angle...
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A perspective shot...

Here are a few videos of my train that I shot that day.
http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/jamiethomas81/?action=view&current=MOV00263.flv
http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/jamiethomas81/?action=view&current=MOV00264.flv
http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/jamiethomas81/?action=view&current=MOV00271.flv

BTW: I ran more than one loco, but because I JUST bought my first and only decoder I had to keep switching it from each loco...:( Next time I will not have to "borrow" the ever abundant "Santa Fe" helpers from someone else, and there will be some cat power in the mix!:rolleyes: Hope you enjoy the shots and videos!

-Rich
 
Looks like your club has a nice layout.I have been a member of several clubs over the years and belong to 3 now (2 HO and 1 N Scale).What I like about being a club member is the comradely among members.
Enjoy your membership.
 
Well, Rich, I guess I'll be seeing you around- I've been a centra-mod member for 6 months now. I'll be the one with all the Cotton Belt equipment, and Milwaukee, as the MRR spirit moves!

Welcome aboard!

Shot one is my brace of SD45T-2's
Shot two is for those wondering where the club is.. see that building on the right? You've found us! :)
 
Well Rich I will be seeing you there too since I am also a member at Centra-mod. SSW is my brother so we got a family membership and I run there too. I mostly run ATSF, and some modern day BNSF stuff. By the way, my name is Matthew, hope to see you there at the buisness meeting in July.
 
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trainman24 said:
nice pics, who makes that SD38 BTW?
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That is my newest loco...A CSX SD38 by Athearn. Of all the models I've seen by Athearn it is on of the best (aside from their Genesis line-up in which the SD38 is NOT available:( ) the details on the fuel tank, although a pain in the @$$, are just astounding! I can post some pics if you guys are interested....

-Rich

BTW: is there any other Centra-mod members out there that would like to meet up on an "off day"...My schedule is alittle akward and sometimes not so promising....I may post this same message in a totally new thread....
 
My Brother (SSW) and I usually meet up there on off day's because of our work schedule. Shoot us a PM or email when your free and we will see if we can make it!
 
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Centra-mod,,,,,, what a small world,,,,,I am not a offical member, but I do know a couple of guys from the N scale side,, seeing as I work at Caterpillar in Waco on 3rds.. I don't show up.

You guys here in Tx,, I am going to need help building a large 3 level layout in a garage,,,, so drop me a line if you are intrested.

Adios Wyat
 
If N-scale was my gig and i lived alittle closer, I'd be there pal! I hope there are some guys interested in helping! Wish I could!

-Rich
 
Yup, sure can tell you in a AVN Bn........... LOL... Actaully I am 8 miles north of the club, right on I-35.. Scale does not matter, just people to hang with, drink beer and work on trains.

Adios Wyatt
 
Beer?! Trains?! Are you going to the club meeting? If I don't see yu there today, send me an email or PM with some info..Phone/email...Talk to you soon!

-Rich
 
Makes me jealous...wish I had a Model RR club close.. a hours drive, and meetings in the middle of the week...bad combo.

Wish I had the room and the $$$ ... oh and the skills.. I'd start one locally.
 
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