Caboose Hobbies Clinic Schedule 2009/20010

Stop and take a minute to learn how to do it right. Our clinics are given by real experts in Model Railroading. Attending a Caboose Hobbies Clinic will save you hours and trouble in the future!

Note: ALL CLINICS ON SATURDAY

CLINIC TOPICS

AIR BRUSHING

Feb 6

How to select and use an air brush.

DC WIRING

Nov 7 – Feb 6

How to wire your track the proper way to avoid the electrical gremlins.

DCC SYSTEMS – REVIEWED

Nov 14 – Mar 6

Compare capabilities of systems designed for the beginner and the advanced model railroader.

DCC WIRING BASICS

Nov 14 – Mar 6

How to install a track and control bus, reverse loop wiring and wiring accessories will be discussed.

DESIGNING LAYOUTS

Mar 13

Considerations on how to design your own layout.

FOAM SCENERY

Mar 20

How to construct light weight sceneryincluding thenew Woodland Scenics Sub-terrain system. 

HAND LAYING TRACK/TURNOUTS

Jan 23

How to hand lay track will be covered in the morning session continuing in the afternoon with hand laying turnouts.

HELPFUL HINTS

Dec 19

Hints for all the little things that make for a more successful model railroading.

INSTALLING DCC DECODERS

Jan 16—Mar 6

How to install DCC decoders in both HO and N scale locomotives.

LAYING FLEX TRACK FOR RELIABILITY

Feb 27

How to lay flex track the proper way for years of reliable operation.

LET THERE BE LIGHTS

Feb 20

How to add lights to your layout structures and rolling stock to add realism.

LIONEL & MTH BASICS

Dec 5

Beginner information on set-up of 3 rail AC track and locos, maintenance of equipment and accessories, expansion of layout.

The LIONEL LEGACY

Feb 27

Learn the inside story on the second generation of Lionel Command Control.

MODELING SNOW

Mar 20

Using various methods and materials to model snow scenes on your layout.

MODELING TREES

Feb 20

How to use inexpensive materials and techniques for building a wide variety of trees for your layout.

MODELING WATER AND WATERFALLS

Mar 20

How to model ponds, streams and water falls will be covered.

PROTOTYPE OPERATION OF MODEL RAILROADS

Jan 30

How to operate model railroads as the prototypes do. Build up trains in yards and deliver them to the businesses along the main lines of your layout.

SCENERY

Mar 20

A general overview of scenery techniques will be demonstrated.

SCENERY, VISION TO REALITY

Mar 13

Constructing your new layout from visualization to actual construction.

SO YOU THINK YOU’RE A RAILFAN

Mar 27

Railfaning from an eagle or hawk’s perspective. Let’s scout many favorite photo locations from a new angle.

SOLDERING

Dec 12

Basic soldering techniques and how to construct a resistance soldering device will be explained.

STARTING THE RIGHT WAY

Oct 31 - Jan 9

How to get started in model railroading on the right foot. The do’s and don’ts for a successful beginning.

STRUCTURE DETAILING

Jan 16

How to detail interiors and exteriors of period buildings.

TOOLS, TOOLS, TOOLS

Mar 20

Discuss and show tools found useful in 20+ years of building excellent models. Tools range from basic to exotic. Many of the tools will be available after the clinic for you to try out.

WEATHERING TECHNIQUES

Feb 13

Weathering methods for both structures and rolling stock

will be demonstrated.

WEATHERING ROLLING STOCK

Jan 30

Learn the secrets of turning that, out of the box/paint shop

Car, into a worn and traveled veteran.

Clinic schedule subject to change without notice.

Bonus scenery clinics to held on Saturday afternoons – on retail floor near rear counter.