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The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.Episode #35 - Layout planning and designing for operationWe talk about layout design versus a track plan. We list some solid points for creating a layout with a life beyond the construction phase. If you want to get into operations or plan a design for operations, our crew has some life lessons to help you in this endeavor. Crew members for this episode include Joe Binish, Greg Dahl, Dan Dossa, Larry Eggering, David Hamilton MMR, Mike Jordan, Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR.The Helix sponsors this episode. 2022-07-081h 04The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.Episode #30 - LIVE, from the Modelers RetreatRecorded live before an audience at the end of the Modelers Retreat. Our crew looks back on the fun weekend and discusses the events that took place. The crew spent a weekend in March celebrating the hobby of model railroading at the Twin Cities Division RPM meet. It was an amazing two days of socializing, model building, clinics, operations, history, and more. Clinics featured our own Mike Jordan, Clark Probst, Bob Rivard, and Scott Thorton from Iowa Scaled Engineering. There were demonstrations on all types of modeling and even a FreeMo setup. This episode is sp...2022-04-0125 minThe Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.Episode #26 - Are your modeling skills evolving?What are you doing differently, have your modeling skills evolved?What are you doing differently or better than when you started model railroading? The crew gives their responses and discusses skills versus technology improvements. Also, knowing your skills will improve with practice time and mentoring, as not to be so tough open yourself and your early efforts.Joe Binish, Dan Dossa, Larry Eggering, Mike Jordan, William Sampson, Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR.The Vest Full of Railroad Pins sponsor this episode.Plus, the Curmudgeon drops by to gripe about donuts.2022-01-211h 04The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.Episode #22 - Modeling the Periphery.Modeling things that are not trains, tracks, or rail-served industries.What details, scenes, structures, and more do you use to make your layout more cohesive? What can you do that is beyond fifty feet of the centerline of the main. Do you have any non-rail-served industries? How do you model vehicles for your era and location? The crew discusses the periphery of layouts and how not to fill every blank part with more track. Dealing with backgrounds, structures, vehicles, and the importance of editing your modeling. Can you separate your layout from the emotional attachment of certain...2021-11-2654 min