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Date: 07/17/11 15:57
Operating on The ATSF NM Division.
Author: TheGrande

My first operating session on Bob Foltz ATSF New Mexico Division. He brilliantly models the ATSF between Raton and Albuquerque New Mexico. He was recently featured in the Model Railroader, as well as the NMRA magazine.

Picture 1: In Santa Fe, the Doodle Bug prepares to take passengers down the branch line to connect with other ATSF trains in Lamby.
Picture 2: A shot of Bob's award winning Santa Fe Depot. Yard tracks in the foreground, with DRGW Narrow gauge in the background. Bob also models the DRGW Chili Line out of Santa Fe.
Picture 3: Another ATSF unit in Santa Fe which would be used later to pick up cars from Lamby.



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Date: 07/17/11 16:01
Re: Operating on The ATSF NM Division.
Author: TheGrande

Picture 4: The scratch build depot in Waterous.
Picture 5: Another Scratch Built depot in Springer.
Picture 6: A scratch build bridge between near Springer.



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Date: 07/17/11 16:03
Re: Operating on The ATSF NM Division.
Author: TheGrande

Picture 7: A large bridge scratch built by Bob.
Picture 8: Over pass leading up to the bridge in Picture 9; The DRGW Narrow gauge is above.
Picture 9: A massive bridge on approach to Las Vegas.



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Date: 07/17/11 16:06
Re: Operating on The ATSF NM Division.
Author: TheGrande

Picture 10: The main feature on the layout, the massive yard in Las Vegas NM.
Picture 11: The engine facilities in Las Vegas.
Picture 12: The Summit of the layout, Glorieta. This scratch built Depot marks the end of the grade on the layout. Which climbs almost 20 inches from Las Vegas. And 12" from Lamby.



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Date: 07/17/11 16:09
Re: Operating on The ATSF NM Division.
Author: TheGrande

Picture 13: The morning Fruit climbing the grade from Lamby to Glorieta.
Picture 14: Helper service on the rear of the Morning Fruit. Also shown, Bob's scratch built, one of a kind bridge on the route.
Picture 15: A late morning passenger making its way to Lamby.



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Date: 07/17/11 16:11
Re: Operating on The ATSF NM Division.
Author: Grande-Fan

Great layout to run on, Bob is a very nice guy.
Nathan Z.

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Date: 07/17/11 16:16
Re: Operating on The ATSF NM Division.
Author: brassjournal

Very nice job on the rivers. Thanks for sharing.

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Date: 07/17/11 16:19
Re: Operating on The ATSF NM Division.
Author: funnelfan

Wow, nice layout!

Ted Curphey
Ontario, OR

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Date: 07/17/11 16:30
Re: Operating on The ATSF NM Division.
Author: 1stcajon

There's no "B" in the Lamy on Bob's layout. LOL. And it is a great layout to operate!

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Date: 07/17/11 18:59
Re: Operating on The ATSF NM Division.
Author: mcdeo

Bob has an amazing layout, which operates extremely well, and he is a great, friendly guy. Was hoping to make the last session but busy with work of course. Hope to get down there again sooner than later.

Mike ONeill
Parker, CO

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Date: 07/18/11 10:30
Re: Operating on The ATSF NM Division.
Author: ATSF3751

An exceptional layout, modeling an exceptional railroad and State. "Enchanting"!!

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