Finally!

I finally got a chance to slow down and really look thru the website. I think that it's going very well. Chris

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Making tunnels

I need to create a tunnel to park a train in. From what I've read, one of the best techniques is to use a length of 12" i.d. plastic culvert. Trouble is the culvert evidently only comes in 20' lengths, at around $7.00 a running foot. I could get by with 6', since I will probably cut the culvert in half (lengthwise). Anyone know of a source for short lengths of culvert, or would one or two of you want to split the cost of a culvert?



Scott Gould

third loop under construction


Got the stone in before it started to rain

Thomas gets the honor

The littlest engine got to be the first to try out the new track and it worked fine! Just in time for Memorial Day. I have so much more to do that will keep me occupied for quite a while. But, I wanted to see a train run by Memorial Day and I was happy to get that far.

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I think what you are looking for is called electrical grease. LGB has tubes of it. Home Depot and Lowe's have some in their electrical departments.

I just received a shipment of miniature trees from Sky's Mini Forest in Oregon. There are some real interesting specimens. Some of the samples of ground cover are equally as nice. It is well worth checking her web site which was posted earlier.

Jeff

I should know this, but I don't

I have asked this before and been told the answer. However, my ability to remember is apparently zero. Sooooo, What is the name of the stuff (greese that you put on rail joiners) that helps conduct electricity? I do remember that you can buy it at NAPA.
I bet that Ed, Ray, Barry and Ed, all frequent bloggers - know the answer. I feel left out, but then I have lived a sheltered (indoor layout) life. But, that is about to change!

Well Look at That

I came in to rest and do nothing for a while, and Gigi said "look the Fox is back". I don't think he is dangerous at least I hope not. He has discovered the seeds and cracked corn out back and has stopped by once a day when the coast is clear.
You might also notice the work going on in the garden pond area. Tomorrow, I am going to get some more track and will soon be finishing up a small loop to get me started with at least something outdoors! Even in a little layout, there is still a lot to do, but that is the fun of it! Credit goes to the Fryeburg show as it perked the interest of my wife. Although she said when are you going to put rocks around the 'waterfall' so it looks better? Oooops . . . an ongoing project that never ends. Good!

Area Maps

Carl asked me to make a map that can be highlighted or edited.

These images can be edited with 'Windows Paint' .

The smaller map has a detail circle that shows Carl's road.

To paste to another program, first click to enlarge. Then right click on the map and 'copy image' .

Flower Show

Friday and Sunday @ the Flower show

F.R.E.D.

Having been asked about the non-track powered FRED. I thought a post of the Radio Shack item might be of help in finding the part needed to adapt to a non-powered unit. Mike

Welcome to Chris for joining the Blog!

Hi Chris, Thanks again for the extra effort you put in today to help out. It was great! And, it was great to meet you and I am very happy that you and Melissa are now all set up as official 'MGRS Bloggers'.
Hope you enjoy it and don't wait try it out.
Thanks again from all of us,
John

Inside the Norland Farm

I thought this picture was so good, I had to post it.

Taken inside of Carl's model the detail is so realistic it is scary!

Thanks John

I'm finally on!

Expo three, the place to beeee!

Saturday day 2 Fryeburg Home & Garden Show. The place to be was certainly at MGRS train display. Excellent crowds of all ages enjoyed the sights and sounds of four trains running all the time. A very happy atmosphere with the opportunity to meet many interesting people.

A little Blog Fog

Greg Bossart (Rock n' Water's and MGRS) set up a device that created a cool looking 'fog' that hung over the river on the Fryeburg layout.