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Word Processor Operator ACADeEMY OF LedAINNC Aakvilin‘s Ruelnuce dckan He said model railway buffs can also give vent to their artistic tendencies by creating backdrops of roads disappearâ€" ing into the horizon, Toronto‘s skyline, "I guess there‘s a lot of kid in each of us," Bob Rivers admitted. As a teacher in Burlington, the Ancaster resiâ€" dent can appreciate the educational value inherent in model railroading. "At the beginning, you have to learn a lot about civil engineering because you have to lay down the track properly to avoid derailment of your train." Each week, some or all of the group of 14 men and one woman gather in a part of a Speers Road warehouse to switch trains around or simply watch them run. Only $67,000 Gross combined family income may qualify you for your very own detached with only 5% Down., $1,000 initial deposit. _ Take advantage of these low payments and turn your dream o into reality. A fully detached home for only a little more than g garisk(;e gtSI;%c(?Otll(; our competitions Townhomes. m? 9 Dast aaana t ks This train is one of two ploughing their way along tracks laid down by members of the Burlington Modular Railway Group. he train leaves the yard and sets out on its route that takes it past the Glen Fiddlich Distillery. It busily dashes through the village with its church, store, pizza hut and chugs past the junk yard with its dead cars and oldâ€"fashioned gas tanks. In its travels, the oneâ€"minded iron monâ€" ster spares no sidewards glance at other box cars parked on sidings. By BARB JOY Oakville Beaver Staff T The fascination of model railroading BUSINESS DIPLOMA TRAINS Fully Detached Oakvilla‘s Businass Schaol 338â€"6600 Offer Ends... Feb:28/93 Don‘t Miss Out UJ-i”ntcr Weather Ruin Your Golf Don‘t Let Game H behind. Rivers explained that the transportaâ€" tion of automobiles moved into a new era when the old open railroad cars gave way to those with light aluminum sides and roof to protect the new cars they were carrying from the rocks of vandals. owever, the railway setâ€"up at the Speers Road warehouse conâ€" tains a mixture of older engines steamâ€" ing past modern boxcars on sidings and a European train following closely drop that can include automobiles faithful as possible to the era." van Casilty lill a warenouse â€" or more.) But most enthusiasts get pleasure from carefully building the authentic boxcar, engine or caboose to add to their train set, a set that can reflect the steam era of old or the modern diesel of today. and trees made from dried goldenrod â€" all part of Rivers‘ three modules. (A module, by the way, is a 4â€"ft. by 2 1/2â€" ft. wooden frame which, when completâ€" ed with backdrop and tracks, becomes part of a modular railway system that can easily fill a warehouse â€" or more.) (See ‘Club‘s LICENSED BY THE LLB.O _FOCUS page 13) Ts Payments may vary with addition of high ratio fee by $41.00 per month *** **** 6 T/8% 5 year term. Offer expires Fob. 28/93 |THEOAKVILLE] FORPBE SEaASCNS COLF oarâ€"zcou 760 PACIFIC RD. Unit 25 OAKVILLE, ONT. L6L 6M5S 825â€"1177 Fax 338â€"0498 PEN 8 A.M as SHOWROOM NEAR REC. CENTRE 45 Madel HWY. 5 NOA That‘s the conclusion you‘d come to after talking to two designers and builders of model railroads in Oakville. The set Bill Bailey keeps in his basement is a sure lure for the 13 grandchildren who visit him now and again. Standing at one comer where Bailey installed a sliding window, they gaze in fascination as the train roars through the tunnel of a Model railroading can be solo pursuit 2050 f.) 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