2013 Clinic Info!
The Amherst Railway Society "Clinics Department" continues to grow every year. For the 2012 Show, there are, many changes, so please read on!
Each clinic type that we offer we call "TRACKS." Just below this paragraph is a summary of this year's "TRACKS." Please check them all out. However, also note that there's everything from the casual demonstration provided by our fantastic exhibitors, to hands-on clinics by experts to clinics for the serious modeler that are offered IN ADDITION to the show. Check it out and find the one(s) that are of interest to you:
2013 Railroad Hobby Show Clinics, now leaving on Track:
(click on the track TITLE to move to that detail)
TRACK DETAILS:
TRACK 1:
Model Railroading University Presents their
Masters Program
This class was offered 3 years ago and is back by popular demand!
This class is a intermediate class and will be limited.
Please sign up ASAP! .....you will NOT want to miss this!
To sign up for this class click on the ad below:

This Program is a 2 day-long program. It will take place at the:
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Hotel (Newly Renovated) (1.62 miles or 3 minutes away)
One Monarch Place - Springfield, MA 01144
in the STONEHAVEN Room
If you have questions, call Model Railroading University at (816) 588-2302 but please call before 9 PM CST.
NEW! TRACK 2: NEW! 
This Program is a day-long program. It will take place at the:
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Hotel (Newly Renovated) (1.62 miles or 3 minutes away)
One Monarch Place - Springfield, MA 01144
This day-long program includes the following:
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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All the clinics you can get to...(your choice, based on schedule, of course!)
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A Two-Day Pass to the Railroad Hobby Show (an 18 dollar value)
All for the package Price of $47.00 per person
tickets must be purchased in advance (so we know how many meals to order)
if you wish to order, please call our office (advanced ticket sales are closed)
at 413-267-4555
and we will make arrangements to add you to the event!
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Hotel (Newly Renovated) (1.62 miles - 3 minutes)
One Monarch Place
Springfield, MA 01144
ROOM A (The Charles Room)
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time |
company |
presenter's name |
Clinic Title |
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8:30 am - 9:30 am |
Model Railroad University |
Larry Alfred, MMR |
"Detailing a Blank Structure Wall"
Make the street scene look real the easy way. |
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9:30 am - 10:30 am |
Model Railroad University |
John Lowrance, MMR |
"Plaster Casting Rocks and Walls" |
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Woodland Scenics |
Fran Hale, MMR & Miles Hale, MMR |
"Building Realistic Scenery" |
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Model Builders Supply |
Wendy Hamilton |
"Plastic Patterned Sheets and Landscaping" |
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2:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Badger Airbrush |
Ken Schlotfeldt |
"Choosing, Using, Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Air Brush Equipment" |
ROOM B (The Highland Room)
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time |
company |
presenter's name |
Clinic Title |
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8:30 am - 9:30 am |
Sheepscot |
George Barrett |
"Model Trucks for HO-scale Model Railroads: 1930 - 1960" |
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10:00 am - 11:00 am |
TMB Custom Models |
Mike Baker |
"Selective Compression" |
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Gatorfoam |
Dave Myers |
"Gaterfoam as a Modeling Substrate" |
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
RCS of New England |
Don Sweet |
"Battery Radio Control for G-scale Locos" |
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
City Classics |
Jim Sacco |
"Modelling City Streets" |
TRACK 3:
Hands on Clinics Saturday and Sunday
(our venue of hands on clinics in our "clinic stadium")
Saturday, January 26, 2013
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Start Time |
Description |
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10:00 AM |
"Tree Making"
The MRU staff will demo how to make different kinds of trees for your layout and take them with you! |
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1:00 PM |
"Building a Small Warehouse"
Build the DPM Learning kit and take it with you for your layout. |
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3:00 PM |
"Scenery"
Learn how to add scenery by making a display that you can add to your layout. |
Sunday, January 27, 2013
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Start Time |
Description |
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10:30 AM |
"Build a Boxcar"
Build an Athearn boxcar, add weathering, add couplers, and make it run better. Then take it with you! |
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1:00 PM |
"Building a Small Warehouse"
Build the DPM Learning kit and take it with you for your layout. |
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3:00 PM |
"Scenery"
Learn how to add scenery by making a display that you can add to your layout. |
2013 "TRACK THREE" Model Railroading Clinics Detail
Please note that all clinics are hands-on and participants will have the opportunity to be directly involved if they wish.
All clinics are held in the South Section of the MALLARY COMPLEX. Come early to get a “hands on” seat in our clinic area!!!
All clinics are conducted Master Model Railroaders - the highest award given by the NMRA. Join Fran Hale, MMR, Miles Hale, MMR, and the Staff of The Model Railroading University. To learn more about The Model Railroading University, please visit: http://www.modelrailroadinguniversity.com or http://www.modelrailroadbuilder.com
TRACK 4:
Clinics offered by Manufacturers, exhibitors and experts)
PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME OF THESE CLINICS MAY REQUIRE ADVANCED REGISTRATION
(for those that require advanced registration - sign up is available at manufactures' booths
Saturday, January 26, 2013
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Start Time |
Description |
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11:00 AM |
“JMRI Overview” - What's New in 2013 with JMRI - "Java Model Railroad Interface"
JMRI is FREE computer software for enhancing performance and enjoyment of many aspects of our model railroading hobby. DecoderPro makes it very easy to program DCC decoders and get the most out of these devices. PanelPro focuses on the layout, including panels (virtual or physical) and signaling.
Other sections that address Operations, wireless control and other new developments will also be covered. This clinic will introduce the many aspects of the JMRI software and briefly describe its capabilities.JMRI is FREE computer software for enhancing performance and enjoyment of many aspects of our model railroading hobby. DecoderPro makes it very easy to program DCC decoders and get the most out of these devices. PanelPro focuses on the layout, including panels (virtual or physical) and signaling.
Other sections that address Operations, wireless control and other new developments will also be covered. This clinic will introduce the many aspects of the JMRI software and briefly descr |
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1:00 PM |
"MRC Beginner DCC Seminar"
You will receive hands on instruction in using MRC's DCC system and handouts including a glossary of DCC terms. By the end of the seminar you will be able to program and operate a DCC system. You will also learn about decoders and other DCC related equipment. |
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2:00 PM |
Introducing NMRAnet/OpenLCB "Introducing NMRAnet/Open LCB"
This clinic will provide a basic view of how the new NMRAnet S-9.7 works and the relation to the OpenLCB project. NMRAnet is an evolving standard to provide a multi-vendor interconnection for rest of your layout parts for the next 30 years. Explanations of the concepts and direction the project is proceeding and demonstration of example hardware will be shown. |
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3:00 PM |
"A year in the Life of the Shore Line Trolley Museum" |
Sunday, January 27, 2013
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Start Time |
Description |
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11:30 AM |
“JMRI Overview” - What's New in 2013 with JMRI - "Java Model Railroad Interface"
see see above for description |
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2:00 PM |
"Introducing NMRAnet/Open LCB"
"""""see above for description |
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3:00 PM |
"A year in the Life of the Shore Line Trolley Museum" |
TRACK 5:
Mini Demos/Clinics offered throughout the day
(by experts at their exhibit areas)
FEATURED EXHIBITORS:

stop by "Bar Mills" in the Young Building, Section 79

Watch for HANDS - ON Iwata Clinics TBA for Saturday and Sunday
to be held in our special clinic area
All Iwata Clinics will be supplemented using Bachmann Cars. Our thanks to The folks at Bachmann!

stop by "Iwata" in the Mallary Complex, Section 141
stop by "Scenic Express" in the BLC, Section 44