Ames, Stan

COMBINING BATTERY POWER WITH DCC

Over the years Radio Control using batteries, as a form of model railroad control, and DCC using track power have both had a number of key advantages and key disadvantages. In this clinic, we will discuss and demonstrate the opportunities that exist in combining these two technologies. We will also provide a description of how this is currently accomplished and a provide a vision towards the future.

  WEDNESDAY  10:00 PM   -   11:00 PM

  THURSDAY    10:00 PM   -   11:00 PM

 

Auburg, Doug

NAPA PIPE - HERE'S AN INDUSTRY THAT USES STEEL

Napa Pipe fabricated high pressure welded steel pipe in California.  They received steel plate and shipped out pipe loads, both by rail.  This clinic will include a tour of the fabrication plant as well as pictures of incoming and outgoing loads.  Models of incoming and outgoing loads will also be displayed and discussed.  Pipe manufacture would make an interesting industry to absorb the output of an on-line or off layout steel mill.

  SUNDAY        1:00 PM    -    2:00 PM

  MONDAY       8:30 PM    -    9:30 PM

 

Lohman, Victoria

TIPS AND TRICKS OF FOAM CUTTING

In this live demonstration you will find out how easy it is to make realistic foam scenery and structures. You will learn the different types of detail that you can achieve with each Hot Wire Foam Factory tool. We will also go over hard-coating your foam for protection and realism as well as give instruction on gluing and painting your foam..  This is a commercial clinic.

  THURSDAY    7:00 PM    -    8:00 PM

  SATURDAY    8:30 PM    -    9:30 PM

 

Ireland, Jarrette

BIG SOUND FROM ALL AROUND

This clinic will help the attendees to get the most out of the SurroundTraxx DCC layout sound system, including an introduction on SurroundTraxx, tips for planning and integrating SurroundTraxx into your layout, and demonstrations o fit's capabilities.

  THURSDAY    7:00 PM    -    8:00 PM

  FRIDAY         10:00 PM   -   11:00 PM

 

Moore, Bob

BOUGHTON LUMBER COMPANY FLUME

The Columbia (River) Gorge is a marvel of nature.  But it was a major headache for turn of the  20th century logging  companies and mills to get their product from topside down approximately 1000 feet to the rail head at river's edge.  The Broughton Lumber Co solved this with a flume which this clinic follows with photographs from start to

  WEDNESDAY  7:00 PM    -    8:00 PM

  THURSDAY    7:00 PM    -    8:00 PM

 

 

Sandor, Tim    Ritota, Frank

MRC DCC USERS FORUM

  Learn from Tim Sandor, MRC Customer Service Manager and Frank

  Ritota, President of MRC as they explain Prodigy features and the

  "How To's" of programming and routing.  Find out insider info on

  new releases and have free chances to win prizes. Users of Prodigy

  may also join the new Prodigy Elite Club free of charge.  This is a

  commercial clinic.

  SATURDAY    2 :30 PM    -    3 :30 PM           Orange Co 4

 

Ireland, Jarrette
BIG SOUND FROM LITTLE TRAINS
 Jerrette will explain what sound in model railroading entails, how to
 achieve the best sound, and what is available in the current market. 
 Jarrette represents Soundtraxx.
 
  FRIDAY         1 :00 PM    -    2 :00 PM           Orange Co 3
 

 

 

Cancelled Clinics

Sunday, 7:00p         Hauver, David H.      SCENERY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION TIPS

Monday, 4:00p         Sperandeo, Andy     UNDERSTANDING STEAM LOCOMOTIVE DETAILS

Monday, 8:30p         Hauver, David H.      WEATHERING WITH CHALKS

Tuesday, 9:00a        Kolm, Rich              TRACKWORK – DOING IT RIGHT

Tuesday, 9:00a        Sperandeo, Andy     UNDERSTANDING STEAM LOCOMOTIVE DETAILS

Tuesday, 8:30p        Hauver, David H.      WEATHERING WITH CHALKS

Thursday, 10:30a     Kolm, Rich              TRACKWORK – DOING IT RIGHT

Friday, 8:30p           Hauver, David H.      SCENERY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION TIPS