Caboose Hobbies Clinic Schedule 2007/2008

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Note: New Sunday clinics are in bold, italic, blue type above. Click on topic to see class description.

CLINIC TOPICS

3 RAIL ELECTRONICS

Nov. 18, Mar. 9

The class will cover MTH Protosound, Lionel Railsounds, TCC, and IC controls, compatibility between systems, addresses basic issues, operation of transformer power hookups, accessories, etc.

ADVANCED DC WIRING

Feb. 2

Signaling, detection, reverse loops, wyes and other advanced wiring topics will be discussed.

ADVANCED SCENERY

Feb. 9

Building cities using perspective and lighting tricks, how to build roads (dirt, asphalt, brick or concrete), streets and industries without buildings.

AIR BRUSHING

Jan. 5, Apr. 5

How to select and use an air brush.

ASSEMBLING CRAFTSMAN ROLLING STOCK KITS

Nov. 10

Learn how to assemble and detail those hard to build craftsman kits.

BACKDROP PAINTING PART 1 & 2

Mar. 15

How construct and paint a backdrop for your layout.

BUILD A CHIPBOARD TRACKSIDE STRUCTURE

Dec. 9

Use computer printouts of brick, siding, roofing, doors and windows to create a chipboard model building. Demonstration of Model Builder software to create paper designs is part of this class.

BUILDING BENCH WORK

Oct. 20, Jan. 19

Bench work from the ground up. Provide the proper foundation for your layout.

DC WIRING BASICS

Nov. 3, Feb. 2

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

DCC SYSTEMS – REVIEWED

Nov. 4

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

DCC WIRING BASICS

Feb. 3

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

DESIGNING LAYOUTS

Oct. 13, Jan. 19

Considerations on how to design your own layout.

FOAM SCENERY

Nov. 3

How to construct light weight scenery including the new Woodland Scenics Sub-terrain system.

G SCALE PRIMER

Apr. 5

Basic G scale information including the differences in scale, equipment availability, manufactures and some track laying information.

HAND LAYING TRACK/TURNOUTS

Dec. 1, Mar. 29

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

HELPFUL HINTS

Oct. 27

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

INSTALLING DCC DECODERS

Dec. 15, Feb. 23, Mar. 22

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

KITBASHING HOn3 ROLLING STOCK

Feb. 16

How to modify inexpensive rolling stock for use in narrow gauge.

LAYING FLEX TRACK FOR RELIABILITY

Oct. 27, Jan. 26

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

LET THERE BE LIGHTS

Jan. 5

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

LIONEL BASICS

Dec. 15, Feb. 23

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

MAGIC OF QSI

Dec. 16

Understanding the manuals used on qsi sound locomotives, proper and easy programming techniques and special effects available with these locomotives.

Clinic schedule subject to change without notice.