Trains: Tracks of the Iron Horse - Modeling Seminar
June 3-4 and 10-11, 2006
All demonstrations are in the rotunda of the library and are free to the public. Reservations are not required. Each demonstration will last for 30-60 minutes depending on the topic.
Remote Control / Digital Command Control Demonstrations
June 3, 2006, Saturday
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - remote control demonstration for O-Gauge (Lionel) trains.11:00 a.m. and 3: 00 p.m. - DCC (Digital Command Control) demonstration clinic for N-Scale and HO-Scale trains.
June 4, 2006, Sunday
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - remote control demonstration for O-Gauge (Lionel) trains.11:00 a.m. and 3: 00 p.m. - DCC (Digital Command Control) demonstration clinic for N-Scale and HO-Scale trains.
Constructing a Model Railroad Layout from the Ground Up
Below, please find the schedule for the construction of a model railroad layout in the rotunda of the library. Each phase of construction will comprise one workshop. Please note that Sunday's construction will continue work begun and Saturday.
June 10, 2006, Saturday
10:00 a.m. - construction techniques for small layouts11:00 a.m. - installing (laying) cork roadbed
12:30 p.m. - installing (laying) N-Scale track
1:30 p.m. - track wiring for a small layout
2:30 p.m. - track ballasting
3:30 p.m. - first step, scenic layout with hydracal and plaster rocks
June 11, 2006, Sunday
12:30 p.m. - second step, painting and landscaping layout1:30 p.m. - adding trees and weeds
2:30 p.m. - adding houses, autos and people
3:30 p.m. - complete and operate