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    Venetian Blind load

    Thanks for the inspiration @ctclibby. The blinds looked reasonable but I couldn't resist making a 3d printed version. 3 tapering 40' sections.
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    Venetian Blind load

    @ctclibby Prefect. I forgot about those. Those look like they are on a open container so that should count. Thanks
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    Venetian Blind load

    Made from a broken window blind rod. What do you think? Could this make a realistic load? If so should it be chained down or tied with cables? How much dunnage should I put under it?
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    TRACK CLEANING

    I've burnished some of my track with the fender washer. Usually I'll just take a block of wood and clean the problem spots. Unfortunately I go for weeks at a time without using it and have a fireplace in the same room that get's used sometimes. I'll also occasionally run the CMX around with...
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    Running Bear's April 2025 Coffee Shop

    Any train places I should consider visiting in Fresno? Except for Saturday.
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    Yet another way to make wrapped lumber loads (feedback please)

    Would you be willing to share photos of your loads?
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    Yet another way to make wrapped lumber loads (feedback please)

    The technique appears to work well with n-scale tool. Bought this bulk head flat car by Wheels of Time. Nice looking little car. Just might have to make a little switching layout for it.
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    Running Bear's April 2025 Coffee Shop

    Looks like my Wrapped Lumber Load generator works in N-scale too. Progress so far.
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    Yet another way to make wrapped lumber loads (feedback please)

    Thanks @PMW. That one is a gel ball point pen. The right is upholstery thread. The bundle is made from printed cardstock and painted with matte medium.
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    Yet another way to make wrapped lumber loads (feedback please)

    Working on another way to make custom wrapped lumber loads. What's your opinion on which looks better?
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    Running Bear's March 2025 Coffee Shop

    Decided to add some removable bunks to my bulk head flat cars. The initial version is compatible with several Walthers mailing cars while the latest I-beam version still needs some work for thr GCS car but works on the Pullman. Interested in feedback. In my quick research bunks builds seem to...
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