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    Running Bear's July 2025 Coffee Shop

    As of late I have been shopping at both of those places online. I have been searching for a particular locomotive for some time. Lombard had it in stock and I purchased it online. I got an email for confirmation etc. then 3 days later I was surprised I had not heard or received an email for...
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    Running Bear's July 2025 Coffee Shop

    Morning shop dwellers...interesting read... https://www.newsmax.com/finance/streettalk/union-pacific-norfolk-southern-merger/2025/07/21/id/1219396/
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    Mail Call! Railway Post Office, commonly abbreviated as RPO has rolled in!

    I stumbled on some Union Pacific E units, 949 and 963. These are I believe the 2nd run before they went with Loc Sound. It was a good price and both units came with sound & LEDs etc. Only thing I do not like on this run as the ditch lights are not operable, I may have to upgrade that. We shall...
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    Running Bear's January 2025 Coffee Shop

    Morning shop dweller! It was 15° F before dawn. Found some powder on my truck. Them downhill skiers will love that powder for sure. I had about 1 inch of cover. I am waiting for my delivery of (2) EMD SD39s that most likely won't arrive until Tuesday which means I will not be here to...
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    Running Bear's January 2025 Coffee Shop

    Absolutely stunning! Very nice! Love the paint scheme!
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    Running Bear's January 2025 Coffee Shop

    I thought the Saluda Grade was the steepest ? interesting.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saluda_Grade
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    Running Bear's January 2025 Coffee Shop

    Yes! That is a sharp looking unit! The new run of the Atlas is really nice! They are stepping up their game a little more each time. I have several Atlas units.... over 3 dozen. The majority with sound but I have a lot of the Silver series as well. All are great runners. Their details are...
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    How Many Different Locomotives Road Names do you Have on Your Layout?

    ummmm..... I would like to see more pics of your blue leased unit....
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    Running Bear's January 2025 Coffee Shop

    We are in interesting times with the auto industry for sure. My parents are looking for a car this spring. This will be their last vehicle for them, they had hoped that the Buick Enclave they have would have been but nope. They used to have a Chevy 2500HD with Allison transmission but that is...
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    Running Bear's January 2025 Coffee Shop

    it's actually adjustable.....but on the other hand it can run a lot of other accessories too...simultaneously ;).
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    Running Bear's January 2025 Coffee Shop

    That's what I did! 2 years ago! It's a great system!
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    Running Bear's January 2025 Coffee Shop

    Well 12 more days before the Amherst Big 'E' Train Show in West Springfield, MA. Definitely looking forward to it. I have my list and well I am re-checking it every couple days as I get closer to the date. I will bring my laptop along with me so no worries there. I am sure there will be some...
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    Running Bear's January 2025 Coffee Shop

    Yup enough to break the bank account....and then some.
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    Running Bear's January 2025 Coffee Shop

    There is a locomotive? I was looking at the caboose! :p;)🤣
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    Running Bear's January 2025 Coffee Shop

    I would use it for lighter fluid....nothing more......DO NOT DRINK IT not worth risking your health......
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