Author: Mark
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America 250 Loco Celebration
Locomotives from all over North America took turns driving out onto the turntable. Like a horse show, each unit slowly spun 360° as an announcer shared facts about the home railroad and elucidated on the special features of each paint job.
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Buntings and Sunflowers
Today we visit Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina to search for a Painted Bunting. In addition we find a beautiful field of sunflowers and offer a few suggestions for local camping options. 14 July 2026 – Tuesday The North Carolina birding community has been abuzz about a Painted Bunting in Raleigh at Dix Park.…
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Indoor Vent Fan Shade
While the “Fantastic-Vent” fan in our Lexor provides great airflow and light, there are times when we would like it covered up. We decided to try a Campervan Roof Hatch Cover from an Australian company called Living in a Bubble. • Why use a vent cover• How to install a vent cover• Conclusions Why would…
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NRV Model Railroad Show
Jim Thompson and I had a good time attending the Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club’s spring show . It was perfect for a cool rainy memorial day weekend in Raleigh NC. The biggest draw was a huge modular layout in HO Scale (1:87). Modules from several chapters of the “Sipping and Switching Society” were…
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