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Running VIA Rail Canadian

Taking a break from building to enjoy running trains today. VIA Rail Canadian passing the CNR Covipan Intermodal Yard on my layout, the Trenton Subdivision in N Scale. Power consists of three of the four Kato F40's that I customized, pulling 11 Rapido Trains coaches.

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Project Finished: Custom N Scale Kato F40 in VIA Rail

VIA Rail 6404 runs through the wash area after completing maintenance in the shop and new paint on my layout, The Trenton Subdivision in N Scale. 

Just finished this Kato USA, Inc. F40, including modifications to the shell, installing an MRC sound decoder and a full repaint in VIA colours. Decals are from Highball Graphics Decals. 

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Rehab My Wrecker

Before and After photos of the latest project on my layout, the Trenton Subdivision in N Scale rehabing this old heavy lift crane. Read on for details.

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Design Plans -Hobby Paint and Tool Stand

I have had several requests for instructions/drawings for the Paint/Tool Stand I created and posted on the MRH Website the other day..

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Improving Cluttered Work Station with a Homemade Paint/Tool Stand

Before and after photos of my work area. A simple paint stand can remove a lot of the clutter and provide a convenient way to organize hobby tools. 

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Weekend WIP

Started a new project, repainting my Rapido Trains Inc. LRC to the Canada 150 scheme used by VIA Rail Canada in 2017. 

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Just Arrived!

Newest additions to my train layout, the Trenton Subdivision in N Scale. These superbly modelled VIA Rail Canada & Canadian National Railway FP9A engines arrived yesterday. Rapido Trains Inc. continues to produce outstanding detailed models in N scale. 

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Installed -Tri-County CO-OP Control Panel with Programming Track

Just completed installation of the control panel with programming track for the Tri-County CO-OP on my layout, the Trenton Subdivision in N Scale.

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Installing Facia with a Hospital Table


Installing facia on my layout, the Trenton Subdivision in N scale. I’m using 1/8 inch mahogany plywood screwed to the cross bracing. I have left room above the screws to attach a removable plexiglass shield.
 


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