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Newest Acquisition - Bowser MLW M636... with sound!

The mailman dropped off the newest member of my locomotive roster today: a new Bowser M636 decorated for Canadian Pacific. I just had to share my excitement!

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Blue Box SP Dash 9 Update (Almost Done!)

It's been a long time since I started this project, and a long time since I've posted an update. Turns out I don't have as much free time to devote to model railroading as I wish I did, LOL!

I was in the train room today doing some work and decided I needed to take some photos and post an update. More on that in a moment, but first, here are the links to the previous blog entries for reference:

#1: http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/12190

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Athearn BB, SP Dash-9 Detailing Update (Ditch Lights in Progress)

Since my last post about this project way, way back in March, I've been pretty busy with other things but have made a little progress...

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Restoring an old MDC 0-6-0 (part 2)

I haven't posted in a while, been busy with other things. Since my original post about restoring an old, crusty MDC 0-6-0 (read it here), I have cleaned up all the parts and rebuilt the motor...

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Adventures in Restoration (of crusty old models)

I had to take a break from my Dash 9 project (last blog entry here) because it has been languishing on my workbench for a while, and I need to order some more parts one of these days.

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Athearn SP Dash 9 Project Update (March 6)

Just a few more detail parts added this week. See "reply" post below...

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Athearn C44-9W (Dash 9) Detailing Project Update

This week I have been mixing paint and installing traction motor cables...

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Detailing an Athearn SP C44-9W (Dash 9)

I've been a subscriber of the MRH site since the beginning, and have enjoyed all the great articles and tips found here. I just started a new project, so I thought it was a good excuse to start a blog about my own modeling experience.

More to follow ...


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