Central Indiana Division / NMRA

 

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Track Talks returns to In person meets and alternating zoom meetings

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The next Track Talk will be on Sunday August 13 at the home of Eric Peterson from 3 to 6 PM.  

 

This is also special invitation to new and renewing NMRA members. Eric has contacted recent NMRA members and hopes many will attend as a chance to meet other members and get acquainted. Missed renewing recently? Come anyway.

 

Eric's layout is O Scale 2 Rail modeling CSX and predecessors back to steam. This layout has been built in sections for relocation. This has been successful as the layout is now in the 5th basement after moving from the 2nd garage. It is now 19' by 41' after moving in 2017 and expanding from 19’ x 25’ by adding some sections. The layout sections are easy to set up and you can see how this has worked during this open house. 

 

The layout is single track twice around with passing sidings and an 8-track yard. It is a work in progress with some scenery in place and other projects are under construction. Eric hopes to have the new passenger terminal in operation for this event.

 

The layout has been rewired for DCC and the addition of a CMRI signal system. Terminal boards are on hinges at the edge of the layout for wiring and electronics. Six locomotives have been converted to DCC so far. Others will be on display.  3D printing is also a resource for signal switch machines and houses now being added to the layout. 

 
Questions, Suggestions, Ideas?  Call Eric Peterson 317-947-4829 

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Additional Information:         

1. Introductions.

2. Layout Tour and information on the progress on Eric's home layout.
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3. Our Zoom Track Talk gatherings are not recorded or shared.  Respecting the privacy of members please do not make other arrangements to record Track Talk.  If we do have a special segment of value for repeating we will let everyone know when recording.

4. If another family member is using your computer, you can always join by phone but you will not see the screens.  Most of us use the computer microphone and speaker.  A headset and separate microphone are better for presentations. Computers work better than cell phones. 

Please do the following before/during the meeting:

1.  Please keep your introduction short:  Name, Location, Scale.  We have more people and we want to get to the program.  Your comments are always welcome during show and tell.

2. Please update your on screen name to include your first and last name and location, e.g. Eric Peterson Carmel, IN, O scale 2 rail        

3. Please mute your computer when not talking.  Your space bar will also open your microphone when held down.  Zoom will mute you when you join the meeting.  As the host, I will mute your connection if there is background sound interrupting the Zoom Conference.

4. Be sure to open your chat window, as links and other important information will be shared through that window. You can also type in questions here to be answered by the presenters. 
    

If you have questions or content suggestions, contact Eric Peterson at ericgpet@gmail.com or by phone 317-947-4829.

 

Zoom LINK information is not being posted on the website for security purposes.  All CID members who have email addresses on file with the CID will be sent an email one week and again shortly before the Zoom Meeting.  If you are not sure that we have your email address you can email us with the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of any page on this website.                               

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