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It is -4 C with a high forecast of -2 C. Sunrise 8:28 Sunset 16:37 Hours of daylight: 8:09
11:00 am
We had about 2" of snow overnight. I was up at 6 and the sidewalks and driveway are now shovelled.
8:30 am I just checked the web for news and learned of the assassination of Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan. I am shocked and saddened. Time for a break. It is difficult to focus on anything at the moment.
| Immediate | Description | Time |
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| Model Trains | Review of DCC and previous activities from early spring | 2 hr |
| Model Trains | Wire layout for DCC | 1 hr |
| Model Trains | Run diesel locomotive CN 6700 and learn to control the sound | 1 hr |
| Literature | "Divisadero" by Michael Ondaatje | 1 hr |
Here are two photos of our front yard.
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It is much prettier when everything has a fresh dusting of snow. The surfaces simply sparkle when the sun is shining. I am envious of places further north where the snow remains permanently for about 3 months, although I do have second thoughts about driving on the roads.
I have purchased three sections of track and have made the modifications to the wiring for my layout. I do not yet have the reversing loop module installed, but otherwise I think I am ready to plug it all in and see if I can program the locomotive on the Program Track.
Wowee! I can now control the operation of CN 6700, a C-liner diesel locomotive, using DCC. The various sounds are amazing: the clanging bell, the horn, the dimming of the lights, the sounds of brakes and air hoses, even the door opening and closing. This is even better than I imagined. The next big step is to see if I can get the reversing loop working properly. Tomorrow.
