Been quiet in here lately, let me change that.... Recently, the Augsburg Zoning Commission approved a City Works project for a 21-stall parking lot on the corner of 2nd Street and Walther Blvd. The project was completed, with paving stones installed and striping completed. This weekend, the City Beautification Commission planted numerous trees between the sidewalk and parking lot as well as in the ajoining Railroad Park. Now the citizens of Augsburg will have a shady spot to stroll, view the 4-8-4 on display, and to watch the trains go by. A large clock was also installed in the grass on the corner of 2nd and Walther. The parking lot is now the site of "The Augsburg Car Show" hosted by the 50's Auto Club. (What a great way to display cars that don't fit the era, or are too exotic for small town America) Rumors have it that the Auto Club rented a (Lineside Models) Piper Cub to tow a sign advertising the Car Show. (All I need to figure out is how to hand the cub in mid-air, leaning towards fishing line) Unfortunately, the photographer was not able to attend this afternoon's events. But soon pictures will be available. (I don't own a digital camera, and pay day isn't until later on for regular film and developing.) Jeff Augsburg & Concord R.R. (a fictional shortline in Central Illinois) http://www.geocities.com/revnjeff/index.html
Jeff, try some polyester clear sewing thread to hang a plane and banner from. We mounted an arm on a reduction geared motor overhead, and hung a plane from that on a display. Unless a bright light shines on the thread just at the right angle, the thread becomes invisable from a few feet away. This method has been used for years in the movies. Try to break the finest size they have at a sewing store like a Singer Sewing Center, (but don't cut your finger!).
