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Caboose Hobbies
Clinic Schedule 2012/2013 |
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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!
DATE |
TIME |
TOPIC |
| Nov. 3 |
10:30 |
Helpful Hints |
| Nov. 10 |
10:30 |
DC Wiring |
| Nov. 17 |
10:30 |
Scenery Basics |
| Nov. 24 |
X |
Happy Thanksgiving |
| Dec. 1 |
10:30 |
DCC Systems Review |
| Dec. 8 |
10:30 |
Installing DCC Decoders |
| Dec.15 |
10:30 |
Bench Work |
| Dec. 22 |
10:30 |
Static Grass Application |
| Dec. 29 |
X |
Happy Holidays |
| Jan. 5 |
10:30 |
Starting the Right Way |
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1:30 |
The Art of Model Railroading Revisited |
| Jan. 12 |
10:30 |
Lionel - not just for Xmas |
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1:30 |
The New “N” Scale |
| Jan. 19 |
10:30 |
Weathering Rolling Stock |
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1:30 |
Speaking of Narrow Gauge |
| Jan. 26 |
10:30 |
Operating a Layout |
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1:30 |
Layout Reliability |
| Feb. 2 |
10:30 |
Air Brushing |
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1:30 |
Weathering Techniques |
| Feb. 9 |
10:30 |
Detailing Structures |
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1:30 |
Enhancing Model Structures |
| Feb. 16 |
10:30 |
Tools for the Model Railroader |
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1:30 |
Scenery – Vision to Reality |
| Feb. 23 |
10:30 |
Modeling Trees |
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1:30 |
DCC Wiring |
| Mar. 2 |
10:30 |
Kitbashing Passenger Cars |
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1:30 |
Prototype Signal Practices |
| Mar. 9 |
10:30 |
Laying Flex Track & Beyond |
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1:30 |
Hand Laying Track & Turnouts |
| Mar. 16 |
10:30 |
Soldering |
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1:30 |
Repairing & Mending Brass Models |
| Mar. 23 |
10:30 |
CTC Signaling vs Track Warrents |
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1:30 |
Open Car Loads |
| Mar. 30 |
10:30 |
“G” and “F” Scale Modeling |
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1:30 |
So you think you’re a railfan |
All Clinics are on Saturday
Clinic schedule subject to change without notice
FREE - NO RESERVATION NEEDED
AIR BRUSHING
Feb 2 10:30 am
How to select and use an airbrush.
BENCHWORK
Dec 15 10:30 am with Rich Schwerer
Bench work from the ground up. Provide the proper foundation for your layout.
CTC SIGNALING vs TRACK WARRENTS
Mar 23 10:30 am with Dave Rhodus
The difference between CTC and Track Warrents
for train movement and operation is explained.
DETAILING STRUCTURES
Feb 9 10:30 am with Duncan Harvey
How to detail interiors and exteriors of period buildings.
DCC SYSTEMS REVIEW
Dec 1 10:30 am with Dave Clingman
Compare capabilities of systems designed for the beginner and the advanced model
railroader.
DCC WIRING
Feb 23 1:30 pm with Dave Clingman
How to install a track and control bus, reverse loop wiring and wiring accessories
will be discussed.
DC WIRING
Nov 10 10:30 am with Roger Frank
How to wire your track the proper way to avoid the electrical gremlins.
ENHANCING MODEL STRUCTURES
Feb 9 1:30 pm with Jack Getz
This clinic shows you how to make even simple structures more real and interesting.
“G” and “F” SCALE MODELING
Mar 30 10:30 am with Ron Keiser
G scale information including the differences in scale, equipment availability,
manufactures and track laying.
HANDLAYING TRACK AND TURNOUTS
Mar 9 1:30 pm with Bill Johnson
Techniques for handlaying your own track and custom turnouts.
HELPFUL HINTS
Nov 3. 10:30 am with Erwin Chaim
Tip learned over decades of model railing will help you start out on the right
track.
INSTALLING DCC DECODERS
Dec 8 10:30 am with Roger Frank
How to install DCC decoders in both HO and N scale locomotives.
KITBASHING PASSENGER CARS
Mar 2 10:30 am with Steve Orth
Learn the secret tricks and techniques to make that unusual and unique piece
of rolling stock.
LAYING FLEX TRACK
Mar 9 10:30 am with Roger Frank
How to lay flex track the proper way for years of reliable operation.
LAYOUT RELIABILITY
Jan 26 1:30 pm with John Parker
Top 10 ways to improve your railroads performance and reliability.
LIONEL – NOT JUST FOR XMAS
Jan 12 10:30 am with Xavier Villarreal
Beginner to advanced information on 3 rail AC track, locos, maintenance of equipment,
accessories, and expansion of a layout.
MODELING TREES
Feb 23 10:30 am With Dennis Hagen
How to use inexpensive materials and techniques for building a wide variety
of trees for your layout.
“N” SCALE
Jan 12 1:30 pm With Pat Lana
Information for both the beginner and seasoned
“N”scaler, with a touch of “Z”.
OPEN CAR LOADS
Mar 23 1:30 pm with Roger Ball
A unique look at all those different flat car and gondola loads from crates
to vehicles.
OPERATING A LAYOUT
Jan 26 10:30 am with Paul Sullivan
How to operate model railroads as the prototype do. Build up trains and deliver
them to businesses along the line of your railroad.
PROTOTYPE SIGNAL PRACTICE
Mar 2 1:30 pm Stewart Jones
A review of real railroad signal practices and how
you can apply them to your pike.
REPAIRING & MENDING BRASS
Mar 16 10:30 am with Roger Clark and Mark Eden
The art of caring for brass models.
SCENERY BASICS
Nov 17 10:30 am with Alain Rigaual
A general overview of scenery techniques will be demonstrated, including snow
and water.
SCENERY- VISION TO REALITY
Feb 16 1:30 pm with Bob Foltz
Constructing your new layout from visualization to actual construction.
SPEAKING OF NARROW GAUGE
Jan 19 1:30 PM with Duncan Harvey
A discussion into the advantages of modeling one of the many narrow gauge lines.
STARTING ON THE RIGHT TRACK
Jan 5 10:30 am with Rich Schwerer
How to start in model railroading on the right foot. The do’s and don’ts
for a successful beginning.
STATIC GRASS APPLICATION
Dec 22 10:30 am with Alex Yakubovich
How to apply real looking grass to your layout.
Applicator and materials used will be discussed.
SO YOU THINK YOU’RE A RAILFAN
Mar 30 1:30 pm with Jay Queiser
Railfaning from an eagle or hawk’s perspective. Let’s scout many
favorite photo locations from a new angle.
SOLDERING
Mar 16 10:30 pm with Erwin Chaim
Basic soldering techniques and how to construct a resistance soldering device
will be explained.
THE ART of MODEL RAILROADING REVISITED
Jan 5 1:30 pm with Jack Getz
An exploration from the founding of our hobby to what it has become today. From
the love of trains and dreams of a world in miniature to the Worlds Greatest
Hobby.
TOOLS FOR MODEL RAILROADING
Feb 16 10:30 am with Doug Geiger
A display and discussion of useful tools to aid the model railroader.
WEATHERING ROLLING STOCK
Jan 19 10:30 am with Matt Faruola and Brian Bates Advanced techniques
for turning out of the box rolling stock into very real looking freight cars.
WEATHERING TECHNIQUES
Feb 2 1:30 pm with George Redding
Learn the secrets of turning that, out of the box paint shop new car, into a
worn and well traveled veteran.
Caboose Hobbies' clinics are free.
Due to space limitations, seating may be limited. Come early to insure a seat.
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