[PRCo] Re: South Hills junction update.

[mtoytrain at bellsouth.net]

Bob
Will be up to York for the TCA convention in October, and it would be an honor to drive over
to see "the Junction" in person.    perhaps I could meet up with Fred and we can do the trip together.

Jerry M
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> From: "Dietrich, Robert J." <Robert.Dietrich at unisys.com>
> Date: 2006/08/02 Wed PM 05:02:34 EDT
> To: <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
> Subject: [PRCo] South Hills junction update.
> 
> I just wanted to let you all know that I've officially declared the
> Junction FINISHED.  The only thing I could possible add are the high
> voltage power lines.  Yes Ken, I still have the cross arm plans and I
> intend to make a pattern and cast a bunch - someday.  But modeling those
> heavy wires with the insulation falling off will be a challenge.  
> 
> Since our club and I have received all the accolades
> ("http://www.eastpenn.org/photos_06nmra.html" click the top picture,
> that's me on the left) at he NMRA train show, it is time to move to a
> new endeavor.  I have started on an extension that will give me storage
> for as many cars as I'll ever have as well as a loop so I can set up and
> run on my own if necessary.  
> 
> It won't take long to get this one operational but the way I move it may
> take years to complete.  I have to make all my own turnouts - at least
> 16 of them.  I don't plan on tracking the progress on a web site, it was
> too much hassle, but I will keep you guys up to date if you want it or
> not.
> 
> Speaking of web sites I'll be updating the SHJ site in the fall.  Unisys
> is going to let me retire so I'll have a little time on my hands for
> awhile.  Hmmm, maybe it won't take years to finish the module extension.
> 
> 
> Current plans are to set up at PTM again this year on Sept. 10.  If
> you're around stop by and say hello.
> 
> Bob
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