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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Congratulations on your anniversary.
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

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    Forum Slow Again

    I as well.
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    The Smarrco R.R.

    I use a razor blade to strip the coating.
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    Does anyone use a 1/2" sheet of glass for a work bench?

    I use a 12" x 12" x 3/4" quartz countertop sample that I found at a tag sale for $1. Works great when scratch building structures and glue squeeze out is easily removed with a razor blade. You might be able to find obsolete countertop samples at cabinet and countertop stores. If you want...
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    I have been using toothpicks for my HO figures. Started out using very small brushes, although not of the professional artist category. Usually only paint a half dozen figures at a time. So a few minutes with one color, clean the brush, a few minutes with another color, etc. Got tired of...
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Periodically I check out the HO sale section at Trainworld and Walthers. Found something that caught my eye. Bachmann SD40-2, dcc ready for $99. Added a NCE 4 function decoder. Fits well with my mix of two GP-38-2's, two GP-40's, and a SD70.
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    My first vehicle was a 1965 Chevy van when trucks were not the go to vehicle.. Amazing how fast you made friends. Learned fast when someone wanted your help moving-my respond to many "friends" was "U-Haul rents trucks". Lost some "friends" by saying that.
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    RETIRED GUY PROJECTS

    Do use the skillet as a heat sink when soldering?
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Willie mentioned that also. Never thought of that. Now that tune will be rattling around in my head for I don't know how long.
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    My wife passed away recently. Penny and I have been married for 51 years. I've decided to designate an area on my layout in her memory; named Penny Park. This is the walkway/bike trail which will be converted to Penny Park. Here is Penny Park. Other entrance to Penny Park. Includes a...
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