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Caboose Hobbies
Clinic Schedule 2011/2012

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
Oct. 29
10:30
Helpful Hints
Nov. 5
10:30
DC Wiring
Nov. 12
10:30
DCC Systems
Nov. 19
10:30
Bench work
Nov. 26
X
Happy Thanksgiving
Dec. 3
10:30
DCC Wiring
Dec.10
10:30
Operating a Layout
Dec. 17
10:30
Laying Flex Track
Dec. 24
X
Merry Christmas
Dec. 31
X
Happy New Year
Jan. 7
10:30
Starting the Right Way
1:30
Lionel-not just for Xmas
Jan. 14
10:30
Static Grass Applications
1:30
Kit bashing Passenger Cars
Jan. 21
10:30
Scenery A-Z (Snow & Water)
1:30
Hand laying Track & Turnouts
Jan. 28
10:30
Repairing & Mending Brass
1:30
“N” Scale
Feb. 4
10:30
Speaking of Narrow Gauge
1:30
Painting Figures
Feb. 11
10:30
Modeling Trees
1:30
Weathering Rolling Stock
Feb. 18
10:30
Soldering
1:30
Scenery-Vision to Reality
Feb. 25
10:30
Layout Design for Operations
1:30
Tools
Mar. 3
10:30
Airbrushing
1:30
Open Car Loads
Mar. 10
10:30
Lightweight Scenery-w/Geodesic Foam
1:30
DCC Applications
Mar. 17
10:30
“G”-“F” Scale Modeling
1:30
Weathering Techniques
Mar. 24
10:30
CTC-Signaling VS Track Warrants
1:30
Installing DCC Decoders
Mar.31
10:30
Detailing Structures
1:30
So you think you’re a railfan

 

 

All Clinics are on Saturday
Clinic schedule subject to change without notice

AIR BRUSHING
Mar 3 With—Craig Kleinman How to select and use an airbrush.

BENCHWORK
Nov 19 With---Rich Schwerer
Bench work from the ground up. Provide the proper foundation for your layout.

CTC SIGNALING vs TRACK WARRANTS
Mar 24 With---Dave Rhodes
The difference between CTC and warrants—The Pro’s and Con’s

DC WIRING
Nov 5 With---Roger Frank
How to wire your track the proper way to avoid the electrical gremlins.

DCC SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS
Nov 12---Mar 10 With—Dave Clingman
Compare capabilities of systems designed for the beginner and the advanced model railroader.

DCC WIRING
Dec 3 With---Dave Clingman
How to install a track and control bus, reverse loop wiring and wiring accessories will be discussed.

DETAILING STRUCTURES
Mar 31 With---Duncan Harvey
How to detail interiors and exteriors of period buildings.

“G” & “F” SCALE MODELING
Mar 17 With---Ron Keiser
G scale information including the differences in scale, equipment availability, manufactures and track laying information.

HAND LAYING TRACK & TURNOUTS
Jan 21 With---Bill Johnson
How to hand lay track will be covered , so both the beginner and expert can become a pro at the art of hand laying a main line.

HELPFUL HINTS
Oct 29 With---Erwin Chaim
Hints for all the little things that make for a more successful model railroading.

INSTALLING DCC DECODERS
Mar 24 With---Roger Frank
How to install DCC decoders in both HO and N scale locomotives.

KITBASHING PASSENGER CARS
Jan 14 With---Steve Orth
Learn the secret tricks and techniques to make that unusual and unique piece of rolling stock.

LAYING FLEX TRACK
Dec 17 With---Roger Frank
How to lay flex track the proper way for years of reliable operation.

LAYOUT DESIGN FOR OPERATIONS
Feb 25 With---John Parker
Avoid the pitfalls-Minimize redesign. Get your trains running the first try.

LIGHTWEIGHT SCENERY-w/GEODESIC FOAM
Mar 10 With---Rich Loveman
A truly unique form of scenery construction, for ultra light, rock solid, and durable scenery.

LIONEL – NOT JUST FOR XMAS
Jan 7 With-Ray Schneringer&Xavier Villarreal
Beginner to advanced information on 3 rail AC track, locos, maintenance of equipment, accessories, and expansion of a layout.

MODELING TREES
Feb 11 With---Dennis Hagen
How to use inexpensive materials and techniques for building a wide variety of trees for your layout.

“N” SCALE
Jan 28 With--- Pat Lana
Information for both the beginner and seasoned
“N”scaler, with a touch of “Z”.

OPEN CAR LOADS
Mar 3 With---Roger Ball
A unique look at all those different flat car and gondola loads from crates to vehicles.

OPERATING A LAYOUT
Dec 10 With---Paul Sullivan
How to operate model railroads as the prototypes do. Build up trains and deliver them to the businesses along the lines of your layout.

PAINTING FIGURES
Feb 4 With---Gerald Styles
One of those tedious jobs we hate to do. Learn how to make it fun and easy.

REPAIRING & MENDING BRASS
Jan 28 With---Roger Clark & Mark Eden
The fading art of caring for brass.

SCENERY A-Z (Snow & Water)
Jan 21 With---Alain Rigaud
A general overview of scenery techniques will be demonstrated, including snow and water.

SCENERY- VISION TO REALITY
Feb 18 With---Bob Foltz
Constructing your new layout from visualization to actual construction.

SO YOU THINK YOU’RE A RAILFAN
Mar 31 With---Jay Queiser
Railfaning from an eagle or hawk’s perspective. Let’s scout many favorite photo locations from a new angle.

SOLDERING
Feb 18 With---Erwin Chaim
Basic soldering techniques and how to construct a resistance soldering device will be explained.

SPEAKING OF NARROW GAUGE
Feb 4 With---Duncan Harvey
An introduction to, and complete discussion of the narrow side of the hobby.

STARTING THE RIGHT WAY
Jan 7 With---Rich Schwerer
How to get started in model railroading on the right foot. The do’s and don’ts for a successful beginning.

STATIC GRASS APPLICATIONS
Jan 14 With---Alex Yakubovich
A manufacturer’s demo

TOOLS
Feb 25 With---Doug Geiger
Discuss and show tools found useful in 20+ years of building excellent models. Tools range from basic to exotic.

WEATHERING TECHNIQUES
Mar 17 With---George Redding
Weathering methods for both structures and rolling stock will be demonstrated.

WEATHERING ROLLING STOCK
Feb 11 With---Brian Bates & Matt Faruolo
Learn the secrets of turning that, out of the box/paint shop car, into a worn and traveled veteran.



Caboose Hobbies' clinics are free.
Due to space limitations, seating may be limited. Come early to insure a seat.

500 South Broadway
Denver, Colorado, USA, 80209-4002
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00 - 6:00PM, Sat: 9AM - 5PM, Sun: 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Phone: (303)777-6766 - Fax: (303)777-0028 - Toll-Free(Orders Only): (800)886-1813
Email:
information@caboosehobbies.com

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