tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415973353733741502024-03-12T22:29:14.695-07:00Train Mountain RailroadReal-time updates from the world's largest model railroadTrain Mountain Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909920132095024957noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541597335373374150.post-59875767536246305322015-12-24T11:00:00.001-08:002015-12-24T11:00:38.921-08:00Holiday Express 2015<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kmLNheLxJjY" width="480"></iframe>Train Mountain Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909920132095024957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541597335373374150.post-69750689935191477852015-12-14T22:57:00.001-08:002015-12-14T22:57:47.537-08:00Holiday Express 2015 First Sat<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WuTte6C37ac" width="480"></iframe>Train Mountain Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909920132095024957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541597335373374150.post-56374453567376637862015-12-06T19:00:00.001-08:002015-12-06T19:00:15.638-08:00Snow Removal 2015<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rxAGRL6nVw4" width="459"></iframe>Train Mountain Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909920132095024957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541597335373374150.post-50375823618631526612014-02-27T08:07:00.005-08:002014-02-27T08:07:44.829-08:00Planning Commission Meeting Initial Report
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This is the initial report from John Black following the Klamath County Planning Commission meeting held February 25, 2014.
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Commission (5 out of 7 present) and the Klamath County Commissioners (2 out of
3 present) held a joint meeting to consider TM's request that a Train Park Zone
be created to allow : <br />
---- a 39 acre Train Park Support area <br />
---- a 129 acre Track Connected Residential Community with 2+ acre lots. <br />
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About 60 TM members attended…. some neighbors… and some other interested
parties. The crowd spilled out into the hall and was standing room only.
The crowd clearly communicated that there was strong public support.
THANK YOU to everyone who attended. <br />
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Justin Throne and I spoke FOR the proposal. <br />
Speaking AGAINST were 2 neighbors just south of the proposed residential
community and 2 neighbors that lived west of Highway 62. <br />
Speaking with no position were Sharon Breen and The Fire Dept. <br />
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There was a lot of discussion about DLCD's 13 page letter which had little
support. DLCD is the Dept of Land Conservation and Development… the
Oregon State agency that oversees land use decisions. <br />
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Everyone expressed support for the 39 acre Train Park Support Area…. even DLCD.
The only reservations were about the Track Connected Residential
Community. <br />
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There was a debate about whether the best way to do it was a New Zone or an
Overlay of the Forestry Zone that allowed all the same things. There was
discussion about whether a zone could grant special privileges to a single
property owner. There are other examples of zoning for a single property
in Oregon. <br />
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Finally a Planning Commissioner moved to disapprove the proposal. That was
voted down 3 to 2. Then the Planning Commission voted to recommend that
the County Commissioners continue the hearing to March 25, 2014…. to give time
to get clarifications of the law and DLCD's position. Then both County
Commissioners spoke in favor of the proposal and voted to Table the issue until
March 25, 2014. <br />
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The majority want to be sure that the proposal is adopted in a form that is
likely to withstand any appeal. The next step is a meeting with DLCD to
clarify their position. <br />
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It will not be necessary for people to travel from out of state to attend the
hearing March 25. We have delivered the message that there is Significant
Support. I would like people that live in Klamath County to come see the
show on March 25. We cannot have an empty room. <br />
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We need the Residential Community to attract and retain Long Term Volunteers.
We need the freedom to do what we need to do in the Train Park Support
Area. Stay tuned as the process continues. <br />
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It is Sunny and Warm. Everyone had a great time at the Train Meet. <br />
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John<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Train Mountain Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909920132095024957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541597335373374150.post-77312065520125302802014-01-12T20:50:00.000-08:002014-01-12T20:50:52.078-08:00Bonus Free Meet Added for 2014
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I am writing to support
Train Mountain's application to allow a Train<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Community for volunteer workers and to allow<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Train Mountain Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909920132095024957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541597335373374150.post-54393548898935540462013-11-30T20:40:00.000-08:002013-11-30T20:50:30.853-08:00ATTEND A TRAIN MOUNTAIN MEET FREEYou Are invited to VISIT TRAIN MOUNTAIN
for FREE!
For those who have never experienced Train Mountain before, you are allowed to
attend one Meet without paying any Meet or Membership Fees for FREE in 2014.
Any meet of your choice from the Polar Bear through the Fall Colors.
RUN YOUR EQUIPMENT FOR FREE! You will have a one-time opportunity to bring your 7.5" gauge
equipment to run on any of Train Mountain's 35 miles oftrack. Your visit may last up to
10 days, including any of the Meets. Normally only Train Mountain members are allowed to run
their equipment on Train Mountain Track. This is a special opportunity, indeed!
Train Mountain is the Worlds Largest Ride-on Model Railroad with over 35 miles of track.
Certificate expires Dec 31, 2014. Certificate has no Cash Value. Participants must sign a
standard TM Liability Release. Not valid for anyone who has been a member previously. Train
Mountain Membership $50 a year individuals, $75 a year for families. Train Mountain wants
more people to see Train Mountain and become members.
To get your certificate, visit:<br />
<a href="http://www.tmrr.org/Resources/forms/A_Gift_For_You.pdf">http://www.tmrr.org/Resources/forms/A_Gift_For_You.pdf</a>Train Mountain Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909920132095024957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541597335373374150.post-88561789684278287902013-11-23T20:44:00.002-08:002013-11-23T20:44:57.949-08:00Membership Made Easy!Colder weather is on us, and I have been thinking about locomotive maintenance – taking care of all those things I need to get done before I start playing trains again. One of those things that needs to be done is renew my Train Mountain membership – using the new online membership system of course. By going on your computer (which I know you have because you are using it to read this!!), and using your computer to renew your membership, you save the office volunteers a lot of work, save yourself time, and everybody wins.
It is an easy process to sign up as a new member, or renew your current membership. You need to grab your computer and credit card or PayPal account. It is safe, using the latest encryption methods, and your credit card information is never stored anywhere by Train Mountain. The transaction goes directly from you, thru an encrypted link, to the TM credit card processing service. The Train Mountain bank account gets credited, Train Mountain get notified you are renewed, and you get to come run trains! It is a good thing for everyone.
Go to the Train Mountain web site (http://www.tmrr.org), click the “Join Train Mountain” menu option on the left of the screen, and then click the “Click on this link” to go to the online member portal. Enter your e-mail address as your user ID. You will need to initially ask for the password that was made up for you when the database was created (there is a link on the sign-in page to get it e-mailed to you), and then you are good to go.
Dale.
Train Mountain Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909920132095024957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541597335373374150.post-42695337421936077282013-11-12T19:22:00.001-08:002013-11-12T19:37:04.079-08:00Why do you like trains?Anyone who has liked (or loved) trains for any length of time has likely been asked "why do you like trains"? It just so happened that on a recent business flight, I sat next to a conversationalist who asked me just that. My response was in the form of a story about how my grandfather took me to a train show every year in Roseville, and how we spent Summers together alongside the famed "Donner Pass" route where we would watch the trains roll by. It was mandatory that I always waited for the caboose. While I am not sure the exact moment trains became important to me, I know the feeling of excitement I get seeing trains developed when I was a young boy. Somehow, 34 years later, it is still with me. Why do I like trains so much? I am not quite sure, but I suspect that relationships have a lot to do with it. First, with my grandfather. Later, with fellow train enthusiasts in the various clubs I associate with. Now, with my children and my wife. For me, I rarely go train watching or take my trains to the live steam club without a friend or family member involved. I don't take off from work to run my train by myself. For me, it is with those who also find joy in trains that I spend my train time with. This Coke commercial got me thinking. Many friends have shared that they love trains because of that Lionel train set they got for Christmas. There are many stories, and we would enjoy hearing about yours. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/h2mU6jVcv4w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Train Mountain Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909920132095024957noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541597335373374150.post-57922592776540133122013-05-08T20:10:00.000-07:002013-05-08T20:10:29.079-07:00It is time to CELEBRATE!!!It is with great jubilation that we announce that Train Mountain Railroad was able to discharge the IRS liens against Train Mountain effective today. That means that Train Mountain is here to stay! Ownership of Train Mountain has now been transferred to the Railroad Institute.<br />
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There is incredible detail (7 pages, in fact!) regarding the discharge and transfer of the assets and real estate that make up Train Mountain Railroad. John Black and the TMRR board will be working on a Gazette that will provide detail of the transaction and hopefully answer most of the questions about where Train Mountain will be going from here. It is time to CELEBRATE!!! <br />
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Train Mountain Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909920132095024957noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541597335373374150.post-39243388421185885062013-02-19T08:08:00.000-08:002013-02-19T08:08:11.257-08:00A Rail Bike Tale<span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Having tried the hand cars that someone had built at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Train</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Mountain</st1:placetype></st1:place>, I found they were hard work and inadequate for the distances and hills of TM. Being a lifelong bicycle tourist, I was determined to build something that could be propelled using legs instead of arms (Photos 1 shows my first attempt.) </span></span></div>
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used old bicycle parts, because I didn't know exactly what gearing would be
required for the grades at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Train</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Mountain</st1:placetype></st1:place>. On the third
bike I substituted a front truck for the front axle (Photo 2 shows my
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<span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">The design modification was
made because, with a long wheelbase, there was a noticeable resistance when
going around curves. For my fourth bike, I tried to make the frame lighter to
help going up the hills. Unfortunately, the lighter bike tends to derail going
through trailing switches. I also tried spring suspension on the rear wheels. The
idea was to give a smoother ride, however it made the bike a little more tipsy (Photo 3.)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">I just completed my fifth bike. I am trying
two trucks in an effort to get a smoother ride, but I haven't had a chance to
try it out (Photo 4.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">For me personally, unless I am operating a train to haul passengers
or pine needles, I spend more time on the bike than on the train. These were
built by the seat of my pants, with no plans. In the "second section"
of this article, I will present plans and some specifications on rail bike
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Train Mountain Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909920132095024957noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541597335373374150.post-47405155872114110812013-01-24T23:19:00.000-08:002013-01-24T23:19:23.406-08:00The Mountain Gazette<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hot off the press is the Mountain Gazette! It is the newsletter from Train Mountain that is packed full of the latest news from the largest model railroad in the world. Articles include updates with the IRS concerns, financial reports, and the full story with pictures from the Polar Bear meet held last weekend. Check it out: <a href="http://tmrr.org/pages/gazette/Gazette003.pdf">TMRR Gazette</a> </div>
Train Mountain Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04909920132095024957noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541597335373374150.post-62739336607782193932013-01-19T14:36:00.000-08:002013-01-19T14:36:29.716-08:00Welcome to the official Train Mountain Railroad blog!Exciting changes are happening at Train Mountain! Please follow our blog and stay tuned, we expect to have weekly blog posts by the beginning of March, 2013. <br />
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