2012 Clinic Info!
The Amherst Railway Society "Clinics Department" continues to grow every year. For the 2012 Show, there are, once again, 4 types of clinics that we call "TRACKS." Please check out the different clinics that are now being offered. 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:
TRACK ONE:
Model Railroading University Presents their
Bachelors Program
This class was offered 3 years ago and is back by popular demand!
This class is a beginners 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:
If you have registered for this class, please bring the following tools to class with you:
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Battery powered or corded screwdriver with assorted bits
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X-acto knife with #11 blades
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Soldering Iron and Solder
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Straight Edge can be metal scale ruler
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If you have an NMRA gauge bring it with you
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One engine for your scale and one DCC Decoder (for the engine you bring)
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If you have a layout plan or ideas bring it as well
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One "Tortoise" switch machine
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One double pole double throw switch
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One power pack for powering the track you lay (this can be DCC or DC)
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We will provide a turn out but if you want to know how to wire a Wrabbit or Hare bring one of yours to class.
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Bring along any tools you are comfortable with to work on the engine and the layout.
If you have questions, call Model Railroading University at (816) 588-2302 but please call before 9 PM CST.
TRACK TWO:
Hands on Clinics Saturday and Sunday
(CLICK HERE to see our venue of hands on clinics
in our "clinic stadium")
TRACK THREE:
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
stop by "Iwata" in the Mallary Complex, Section 141
stop by "Scenic Express" in the BLC, Section 44
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 or by contacting showdirector@amherstrail.org )
To see the schedule of manufacturers', exhibitors and experts clinics, CLICK HERE.
(the system will jump you to the WHO's WHO page for this "track")
2012 "TRACK TWO" 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.
Since 2008, clinic space has doubled in size!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
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Start Time |
Description |
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10:00 AM |
"DCC Made Easy"
The MRU staff will demo the DCC systems available today. Come and put your hands on the systems you have been considering for your railroad and find out which is best for you. |
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1:00 PM |
"Build a structure for your railroad (and take it home with you!)"
We will construct a Woodland Scenics/DPM Building and paint it before you leave the clinic. Learn hands-on some easy techniques that you can use for any of your own projects in the future. |
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3:00 PM |
"Landscape and Terrain, The Woodland Scenics Way"
We will construct a small scenery "corner" using the latest techniques and you will get to take it with you! |
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Start Time |
Description |
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10:30 AM |
"DCC Made Easy"
The MRU staff will demo the DCC systems available today. Come and put your hands on the systems you have been considering for your railroad and find out which is best for you. |
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1:00 PM |
"Build a structure for your railroad (and take it home with you!)"
We will construct a Woodland Scenics/DPM Building and paint it before you leave the clinic. Learn hands-on some easy techniques that you can use for any of your own projects in the futureinfo coming soon. |
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3:00 PM |
"Landscape and Terrain, The Woodland Scenics Way"
We will construct a small scenery "corner" using the latest techniques and you will get to take it with you! |
All clinics are held in the South Section of the MALLARY COMPLEX. Come early to get a “hands on” seat in our clinic area that has DOUBLED IN SIZE!!!
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
