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John began work filling in scenery in the gap between Terry's cabin and the hobo camp. First, the tree trunks were glued to the table. The corresponding trees can be seen at the bottom of the photo. John began putting in ground tundra, but soon ran out. Two more 48 Oz. Eco Packs (#EX882E) were ordered. |
The SD70MACs frequently derail on the inner rail of the swing gate track. Rick found this was due to the humps in the gear box clip. In the photo above, he is pointing out one of the three humps. |
Video: In this video, the SD70MAC can be seen jolting as the hump hits the pointed end of the inner rails. |
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| Video: The fix requires two procedures. First, Rick uses the Dremel grinder to lower the height of the inner rail. |
Second, he uses epoxy to help the inner rail lay down against the ties. A DeWalt tools container serves as a weight while the epoxy dries. |
Video: The Athearn SD70MACs also derail at other points along the layout. Of the three axles on each truck, the center one does not have as much play so Rick drilled out the side frame plate on both sides. |
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Video: Rick did lots of test runs and found the derailment problems almost completely went away. The only derailment was one time at the double crossover.
Rick also took the opportunity to reapply the nail polish at the inner rails of the double crossover. |
Rick swapped out the wheel sets on caboose 1090 thus fixing yet another problem.
Rick also noted AM-1 #2 had a circuitry issue. He cycled power to it and the problem cleared. |
Jackie began work on the front section of the "Flowers at Eppley's Curve." First, she applied Mod Podge over the ground cover where flowers were to be added. |
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| She adds fine leaf-flake flowers of Lavender, Pink Petunia, Buttercup and Orange Blossom plus Fuchsia stick-on flowers. Next week, she will fill in the area with birch and pine trees. |
Her work is now complete. Here is an aerial view. |
Trackside photo #1 |
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