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Modular railroading retrospect and lessons learnedSubmitted by Chris Palomarez on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 8:06pm
A look back at the St. Louis based Midwest Valley Modelers and their influences from Modutrak. What aspects would apply to a modern incarnation of the MWVM layout if it could be done over with the latest advancements within the hobby over the past 20 years? Ken Patterson, Christopher Palomarez, Dave Davis, Dirk Reynolds
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Anderson Powerpole ConnectorsSubmitted by bschremp on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 6:51pm
After a long drafting process and a voting period, it was decided in June of 2015 to convert to Anderson Powerpole connectors. The Anderson Powerpole connector are replacing the Cinch Jones plugs for Track Bus and the trailer plugs for the Accessory Bus. A new bus, the "Booster Common" connection, was added which also uses Anderson Powerpole connectors.
The new standard went into effect July 1, 2015. All existing modules at that time had until July 1, 2016 to be converted to Anderson Powerpole connectors. Events held during the transition period had to ensure conversion cables were available where needed. Since this transition deadline now has passed, all Free-mo modules must use the Anderson Powerpole connectors for Track Bus and the Accessory Bus; and have the new "Booster Common" connection installed.
Build a Shoofly SceneSubmitted by Chris Palomarez on Tue, 11/12/2013 - 8:46am
|Shoofly module by M.C. Fujiwara
For those not aware, M.C. Fujiwara of Silicon Valley Free-moN wrote a marvelous article on how to build a shoofly scene in the November 2013 issue of Model Railroad Hobbyist. I great read no matter what scale you model in.
Article and discussion available on the Model Railroad Hobbyist website and here on their discussion forum. http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/mrh-2013-11-nov/shoofly-scene
From the looks of it...more to come from Northern California!
DCC Friendly TurnoutsSubmitted by Gary Green on Fri, 10/25/2013 - 5:41am
Modifying Walthers turnouts is an investment in time but worth the security it brings for operation with DCC. I have to confess that I wrecked the first Walthers turnout I tried to do the DCC friendly conversion to. After learning how to (and how not to) do it, I did OK with all the rest. It takes time and patience, but I liked the result including the fact that I could spread the points farther apart. I also filled the frog with epoxy so that narrower wheels didn't drop so much.
I'll undoubtedly continue doing the conversion in the future. It seems like it would be easy for Walthers/Shinohara to update their design. I suppose they have big money invested in the tooling for the present design, and probably not that many people really care.
I followed the directions at the web site http://www.WiringForDCC.com/switches.htm
Detailing TrackSubmitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/19/2013 - 4:00am
|Mike Cougill's excellent book, Detailing Track. OST Publications.
One thing you run into with the attainable layouts that I advocate is that they are...well....they're attainable. Sooner rather than later you'll have them up and running. I'm seeing abundant proof of that from the photos I receive on a weekly basis. Once you do have a layout that runs reliably, the next step is to pick small sections that catch your fancy and upgrade them, and your modeling skills at the same time. One avenue you can go down, and one I find relaxing is detailing your track. I'm assuming that most of you are using Walthers, Peco, or Atlas flex track to start.
I don't advocate removing massive sections of existing rail at a time. What I do suggest is pulling up eighteen inches or so of tangent track somewhere, perhaps at the end of a spur, and play around with super detailing. Abandoned rail is a common (and seldom modeled) aspect of the rail scene.
The Mental Health Benefits of Pushing Your Hobby LimitsSubmitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/31/2013 - 4:00am
I've known Trevor Marshall for many years. He's always been a good modeler. As good as he was when I first saw his work, he's an even better modeler now. He's always pushing his own personal limits. Case in point are the photos to the right and below. One of the most difficult skills to master (and most dramatic if you do) is effective ground cover. Note the impact of his newly acquired skills in the images of his recent work. My point is that it's not so much this latest addition to his skill set but rather his lifelong attitude of always improving that is key. Trevor's latest venture is his new blog, "Achievable Layouts".
Rethinking Furgeson YardSubmitted by Chris Palomarez on Wed, 08/07/2013 - 4:00am
There has been more mental growth within Free-mo to better define tolerances and adhere to them. I am no exception when it comes to finding modules that have areas of track that are hard for finer scale and detailed models to compensate. Some nasty track is pretty intentional as I was after depicting FRA accepted track on a team track. For the most part, that area was very successful. Unfortunately, areas of the Main Line on Furgeson Yard are falling below standard. All this has started the process of how I should fix it or if I should start over fresh and clean, do the job right from the very start. I have gained much more knowledge about working with tighter tolerances and feel much more comfortable with experimenting with materials that were unheard of to me a few months ago. Beyond reliability I started wondering if my yard design in general was what I envisioned or if it falls short.
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Has DCC Failed Us?Submitted by Chris Palomarez on Sun, 07/07/2013 - 11:17am
Digging around in the multitude of electronic gadgetry I take to setups the other day, I rediscovered a few things I forgot I had. Perhaps I'm alone in this, or perhaps...? An elderly DT100 with a broken knob, and a Buddy Throttle, woah remember those? At this point both Digitrax misfits, gone the way of VHS. I found my LocoBuffer still in translucent project box and 25 pin serial connector. The DCS100 and DB150 I have are still going strong although the DCS100 had to be repaired a few years ago. Going through what some may classify as e-trash, I started to wonder, "has DCC fulfilled it's promise for BETTER control of our trains?" With the word "better" meaning also more enjoyment in our niche of modular railroading.
Now What? Following Up on a Successful LaunchSubmitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/16/2013 - 4:00am
By far the biggest obstacle facing the entry level modeler is overcoming inertia, getting that first layout off the launching pad, and operating reliably. Doing so is an enormous achievement. Things flow much easier after hitting that first milestone. The primary reason I'm an advocate for smaller, simpler layouts going in is that it stacks that odds of success in your favor.
Over the past year I've gotten more and more emails and photos of well done first attempts that are up and running. The sense of satisfaction obtained by these modelers is very evident.
So, you've got that modest switching layout up and running smoothly. Now what? What's the next step? How do you maintain that positive momentum? This is a hobby and the only measure of success is how much satisfaction you extract from it. My experience is that satisfaction is generally tied to a relaxed but generally upward trending level of skills and knowledge. By relaxed I mean really relaxed. That said, if you there is no upward movement at all, stagnation tends to set in. Here are a few ideas for that next step:
A rural New Jersey interchange for FreemoSubmitted by Chris Palomarez on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 9:42pm
An excellent Railroad Model Craftsman Magazine article on how Otto M. Vondrak approached designing a Free-mo module set for modeling Hampton Jct. on the DL&W/CNJ. A great read no matter what railroad you model!
This article originally appeared in the December 2008 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman.
May 11, 2013 Free-mo Setup in San Luis Obispo, CASubmitted by bschremp on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 3:47pm
A group in San Luis Obispo, CA. has been working on establishing a Railroad Museum (http://www.slorrm.com/) for the last 5 or 10 years. The museum is due to open in the Frieghthouse in San Luis Obispo in October of 2013. They have been working on restoring the freighthouse that was built in 1894. As part of the National Train Day celebration the museum sponsored an event at the freighthouse. Free-mo SLO organized a layout in the freighthouse. We had participants from San Luis, Norcal and LA Free-mo groups. The main room in the freighthouse is about 31 feet by 75 feet. Our layout used a space about 25 feet by 53 feet.
A St. Louis Style Junkyard on a Free-moSubmitted by Chris Palomarez on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 7:12pm
Mike Budde of St. Louis, MO, was featured in the November 2007 issue of (the now defunct) Railmodel Journal. For a simple trackplan, this module is really an outstanding example of the principles of Free-mo. Sometimes the mundane details can be overlooked. Mike really accomplishes modeling the out of service spur beautifully. The VW Junkyard demonstrates Mike's incredible eye for detail, and his modeling skill to replicate it.
A thought that this module set gave, and it mirrors what Lance Mindheim discusses in his blog; not every industry needs to have an active spur and currently being serviced by rail. Having a remnant of rail service, foundation of a buisiness now gone, rusty rails burried into dirt, etc. develop a sense of history.
One Turnout LayoutSubmitted by Chris Palomarez on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 4:56am
Lance Mindheim presents the "One Turnout Layout". Very informative and presents a simplified approach to the hobby. Best part is...that layout plan looks like it could easily be a Free-mo! We gotta get Lance to plan some modules. What do you guys think?
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Paso Robles Setup 1995Submitted by Chris Palomarez on Sun, 05/05/2013 - 8:54pm
|Lance's manifest power rolls over the Piru bridge.
Flinging open the car door and disengaging the seatbelt simultaneously, I hurl myself out of the driver's seat. Giving the modules a quick once over from outside the window looking in "WHEW, nothing was damaged!" Making my way inside the setup hall, I find my cohorts, hand on their chins, holding the layout plan with a worried look on their face. As I walk toward them I overhear murmurs of "Are we going to actually be able to fit this?" staring at the "L" shape outlined with masking tape on the concrete floor. They pause for a moment to acknowledge my arrival, only for them to discover my T-shirt inscription. "YOUNG FART" it proclaimed very loudly. Apprehension dissolves to loud outbursts of laughter. I think this might actually be a fun setup.
Western Reserve and Southeast Michigan Free-Mo set-up at the Lodi, Ohio Outlet MallSubmitted by bschremp on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 2:04am
Here are links to some video clips taken during the Western Reserve and
Southeast Michigan Free-Mo set-up at the Lodi, Ohio Outlet Mall.
An Amtrak train made up of heritage railroads' passenger cars passes
through Wheatland Junction on the Free-Mo layout set up at the Lodi, OH
Outlet Mall, April 21, 2013.
San Bernadino, April 13 & 14 2013Submitted by bschremp on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 1:44am
There was a Free-mo setup at the Western Prototype Modelers Meet in San Bernardino, Calif. on April 13 & 14 2013.
Here is a message and link to a video from Gary green.
I uploaded video I took at the WPM/SB Museum Free-mo setup on April 13 & 14.I decided to try out Vimeo to see how well it works. I think that the conversion of my video from 60i to 30 fps made the video look a bit jumpy. Maybe next time I'll record at 30 fps to see if it makes a difference.
Reexamining the ConceptSubmitted by Chris Palomarez on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 6:49am
Free-mo has come a very long way since 1995 when I first launched free-mo.org. The standard was very much in it's infancy. Just a critical few modules were in an operable state and far from complete. I have taken on an assignment about the history of free-mo for an upcoming project. Having been on a Free-mo sebatical of sorts, as of late, has given me a fresher perspective then one that I had just 5 years ago. Further, reading some of the haphazard articles I wrote when I was a mere 18 (half my life ago) has really been a nostalgic activity. I must say that there certainly is a feeling of excitement again for setting up my modules. I look forward to working on them and enhancing them to a more complete state. Approaching my modules again reminded me of a famous quote "Art is never finished, only abandoned." - Leonardo da Vinci
Realism 101: Scene CompositionSubmitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/10/2013 - 5:00am
|A southbound local passes bridge E8, south of Bloomington, IN on my old n scale layout. I devoted a full thirteen feet to this 'boring' scene. There were no industries, no turnouts, nothing but the field and stream modeled as they actually appeared.
A southbound local passes bridge E8, south of Bloomington, IN on my old n scale layout. I devoted a full thirteen feet to this 'boring' scene. There were no industries, no turnouts, nothing but the field and stream modeled as they actually appeared.
Of all of the factors that contribute to realism, at the top of the list is scene composition. Scene composition refers to the size, shape, location and distance between elements we put on our layouts. It also refers to which elements we chose to place in a scene. Have you ever been riveted by a cleanly executed architectural model? Even if the model is all white or gray you are drawn in because it is perfectly composed. Such models drive home the impact of getting it right. If you don't get it right, it can be hard to compensate regardless of how well you perform the rest of your efforts.
Element Spacing - Crop, don't compress
At the top of the list is the spacing we place between elements. This is where modelers typically put themselves behind the eight ball right out of the box. Given our limited space, obviously there will have to be some compression. However, if you take compression too far and place your elements too close together, your scene suffers.
Realism 101: Basic NeatnessSubmitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 5:00am
|(Photos and Modeling by Ron Griffin)
Scene composition and color treatment are the two largest contributors to realism. That said, basic neatness in your modeling efforts does play a significant role as well, and it's free. Because they are such visual focal points, extra care with structures particularly pays off. Ron Griffin's excellent modeling on this engine shed illustrates the point. Notice the clean tight joints at the corners, the invisible seams where parts meet and the perfectly plumb downspouts. There are no globs of glue or melted styrene oozing out. The door frames are flush and squarely aligned. You can accomplish a lot with respect to being neat simply be being aware of it.


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The Bucs outgained Kansas City 463 to 260, limiting the Chiefs to 80 yards rushing — 141 below their season average of 221.6 per game.


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After coming out on top in his tussle in Tucson with Martin Kaymer at February's World Golf Championship – Accenture Match Play, Donald dedicated the victory to his first daughter, Elle, whose birthday had fallen two days earlier.
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"This is a win for a lot of people and means a lot. It's also a good [first] birthday present for my little daughter."
And in May, Donald's on-going battle with fellow countryman Lee Westwood at the top of the World Ranking culminated in the most thrilling fashion at the BMW PGA Championship, where Donald eventually prevailed over Westwood in a play-off to decide not only who would take the winner's cheque at Wentworth, but who would leave Virginia Water as World Number One.
Donald confirmed in his winner's press conference that his wife Diane was expecting their second child and again took time to praise the positive impact his young family and first child had had on his outlook on golf, and on life.
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"She really is an inspiration to me, just watching her grow, and every day learning new skills, adapting, becoming better and better at what she is; that's all I'm trying to do at golf, too. Just every day, just try and figure a way to improve. She does that every day."
At 33, one could see Donald as somewhat a father figure of the new generation emerging in recent times. And if the likes of Rory McIlroy, Kaymer, Tom Lewis and Matteo Manassero et al were looking for a role model on which to base their own flourishing careers then they should look no further than Donald – a man who has prided himself on hard work, patience and family values throughout his life and career.
And you frequently get the sense that the importance of history is also not lost on Donald, making history is something he intensely covets.
After his wrangle with Westwood at Wentworth he speculated whether there would ever be another occasion when the World Numbers One and Two compete in a play-off to decide both a championship and who leaves the tournament as Number One, and in recent times we have heard him often talk up the importance of closing out his quest to become The 2011 Race to Dubai champion and with it a double money list winner - a truly unique feat.
It has been a poignant month or so for Donald, who sadly lost his father just a few days before his second daughter, Sophia Ann Donald, was born on the wonderfully symmetrical date of 11th November 2011, and his response on Twitter to the turbulent few weeks was indicative of the man's character.
He said: "The last few weeks have opened my eyes to how thankful I am for everything in my life."
And just as there is a cycle of life, there are births and there are deaths, there are equally cycles in golf and in sport, and Donald is at the forefront and pinnacle of golf's present and future.
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As the Dubai World Championship concluded yesterday on December 11 – exactly one month on from Sophia's birthday – her father maintained his propensity for synchronicity and concluded a remarkable double bid on a doubly significant day in December.
Congratulations 2011 Race to Dubai Champion Luke Donald: World Number One, US Number One, European Number One.
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entrepreneurs on its web site with free access. These speeches date as far back
as 1998 and include some speeches by organizations that are now long gone.
Imagine my suprise and delight to see my speech in September of 1998 posted
to the site. I have included a link so you can listen to my view of the world
and our business at that time. It is pretty amazing to see how the same issues
are driving our business with additional complexities in a post 9-11 world
The Presidents' Forum
September 15, 1998
Marc S. Schulman
The Eli's
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Pivoting Outside Curves
When appliquéing, position the presser foot so the left swing of the needle is on the appliqué and the right swing of the needle is just on the outer edge of the appliqué, grazing the foundation. Stop at the first pivot point with the needle down in the fabric on the right-hand swing of the needle. Raise the presser foot, pivot the fabric slightly, and begin stitching to the next pivot point. Repeat as needed to round the entire outer curve.
To help you know when to pivot, mark the edges of circular or oval appliqué pieces with the hours of a clock; pivot the fabric at each hour.
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In addition to the host of economic data out today in the U.S. and around the world, global auto makers are reporting January sales figures.
Nissan reported January sales growth of 2 percent, below expectations of 3.5 percent expansion.
Honda sales rose 13 percent in January. Analysts were looking for a 21 percent gain.
Toyota reported auto sales growth of 26.6 percent in January, ahead of analysts' estimates of a 22 percent rise.
General Motors reported sales up 15.9 percent in January, ahead of expectations of a 13 percent gain.
Below are highlights from GM's press release:
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that it sold 194,699 vehicles in the United States in January, up 16 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales were up 24 percent. Fleet sales were down 2 percent.
"The year is off to a very good start for General Motors," said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. "There's a sense of optimism among our dealers that only comes when you pair a growing economy with great new products. We started to see the benefits in 2012 with vehicles like the Chevrolet Sonic, Cadillac ATS and Buick Verano. Now in 2013, we're entering the sweet spot of our product plan in a growing economy."
Over the course of 2013, Chevrolet will launch the all-new Impala, SS, Silverado and Corvette, as well as the Cruze diesel and Spark EV. Buick is launching the Encore small crossover, followed by redesigns of the Regal and LaCrosse. GMC will launch an all-new Sierra. Cadillac will launch an all-new CTS.
Ford reported sales up 22 percent in January, ahead of analysts' estimates of a 17 percent advance.
Below are highlights from Ford's press release:
- Ford Motor Company's January U.S. sales increase 22 percent, with gains across the lineup - cars up 34 percent, utilities up 23 percent, and trucks up 11 percent
- Fusion up 65 percent versus year-ago levels - a record January sales month
- Escape has best January sales ever - sales increase 16 percent, topping last year's January record
- Explorer sales up 46 percent - best January sales since 2005
- America's best-selling pickup for 36 years running, F-Series posts a 22 percent gain
Chrysler was the first to post numbers. The Detroit auto maker reported sales up 16 percent in January, ahead of analysts' estimates of 15 percent sales growth.
Below are highlights from Chrysler's press release:
Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 117,731 units, a 16 percent increase compared with sales in January 2012 (101,149 units), and the group's best January sales since 2008.
The Chrysler, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in January compared with the same month last year. The Dodge brand's 37 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in January. Chrysler Group extended its streak in January to 34-consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains.
"It's been a good week for the Chrysler Group. On Wednesday we announced full year 2012 profits of $1.7 billion and followed that today with our January sales, up 16 percent, marking our 34th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth," said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. "Entering 2013 our product portfolio has never been stronger with our new Ram truck picking up both the 2013 Motor Trend and the North American 'Truck of the Year' awards, and the introduction of our new 30 mpg highway Jeep® Grand Cherokee equipped with our new EcoDiesel engine."
Total global vehicle sales reported by all auto makers are expected to fall to 15.2 million at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate in January from 15.3 million in December.
We will have more sales figures LIVE throughout the day as other auto makers report. Click here to refresh for updates >


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As regular (and probably irregular) readers of Eric's Blog know, I'm a bit of a Southern California wonk and a big part of my focus is writing about the culture, character and history of the many diverse communities of Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Although so far there have been around 800 votes from readers I thought it would be fun (and hopefully entertaining) to focus on the regions and provide a brief summary of the districts within with the hope of encouraging informed voting. First I'd like to focus on the center of the southland, Downtown Los Angeles.
Before I moved to Los Angeles, a Chicagoan told me that LA had no downtown. I could see the cluster of buildings although it wasn't that much different from the many others that rise above the sprawl. Having visited it in the late '90s I disagreed with my acquaintance but could see her point. During the day the western portion was a commotion of be-suited bankers and accountants. The middle was absolutely bustling with Latino businesses and I found a great source for white denim and pupusas. The eastern portion was covered with tents and I saw people performing acts in exchange for crack that should only be done in private... and not for crack. When the sun set, metal doors and gates closed and it was desolate. I was occasionally threatened although I never was robbed or assaulted and to me it seemed that most visitors were from safe middle or upper class backgrounds who needed a bit of danger and prescribed, structured, punk rock rebellion to feel alive.
Pendersleigh & Sons' Official Map of Downtown Los Angeles
A decade later it's greatly changed, with a large influx of residents and businesses returning to the city's core. Downtown Los Angeles is home to 21 (or 22) distinct districts and now home to around 64,000 Angelenos. It's a highly diverse region with a 44% Asian (mainly Chinese, Korean and Japanese with large numbers of Cambodian, Vietnamese and Thai) plurality with the remainder breaking down as 31% Latino (mostly Mexican), 13% black and 10% white (based on 2008 estimates by the L.A. Department of City Planning).
None of this is meant to suggest that all is now well and functioning at its peak potential. Downtown is still the epicenter of homelessness, has a lack of sufficient green space (why aren't green roofs more popular?) and I probably wouldn't suggest raising children there just yet. It is, however, coming up, with LA Live bringing entertainment, abandoned buildings being repurposed as beautiful lofts and the imminent return of trolleys all drawing visitors and new residents. Here's a short history.
El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles was founded by the Spanish in 1781 in a small neighborhood colloquially known as "El Pueblo," between Chinatown and the Civic Center. In the 19th Century the area around it evolved into Sonoratown and later Little Italy, Dogtown and (old) Chinatown.


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March 16, 2006
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division selected senior setter Jordan Wan as its Player of the Week. Last Wednesday, he became the first player in the history of the program to eclipse the 3,000-assist mark with his 40-assist performance against Harvard University. In a conference match-up with Johnson & Wales on Saturday, he set an Institute record for assists in a four-game match (67) and posted a team-high 15 digs for his third double-double of the season and his first selection to the AVCA 15 Dig Club.


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