The Home Machinist!

It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that Mr. Arthur (Art) Crisp passed away at 3:00 am this morning. He was 92 years young. Before there was a Quentin Breen and a Train Mountain, there was an Ed St. John and the Over The Hill Livesteamers. Ed’s go to guy for track was Art. Quentin Breen...

It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that Mr. Arthur (Art) Crisp passed away at 3:00 am this morning. He was 92 years young. Before there was a Quentin Breen and a Train Mountain, there was an Ed St. John and the Over The Hill Livesteamers. Ed’s go to guy for track was Art. Quentin Breen...

We have also added in a signal or two on blind corners and/or where there is a possibility of a train ahead that is slowing down for possible switch selection. Russ

If you do DRIVE a train, it's not a shovel it's a SPADE! :D Russ It's a spreader http://hobby-tronics.lenzus.com/content/21775739/84224819.jpg More plowin' http://hobby-tronics.lenzus.com/content/21775739/r/s_88156772.jpg http://hobby-tronics.lenzus.com/content/21775739/r/s_88686900.jpg Rail mobile ...

"I enjoy the company the most" Me too! Almost every meet here is with a different crew. Some regulars but a lot of folks on an annual basis. The chatter in the steaming bays is always great. Russ

So I get back from lunch and TODAY John and crew installed the first of the two new diamonds at Central Station, what a crew! The wind came up so the temp is 50 but the wind chill feels like it should be SNOWING! Russ

Today was just a laid back train ride kinda day. It is our 'Fall Colors' meet with no work week, just running. So during this no work week the gang ballasted Central Station yard, laid three switches leading to the west end of Containerville and the TrackShop rebuilt half a dozen switches. So again ...

So the club ladies out together a 'progressive dinner' at the club. We rode our trains down to Midway Circle and had horderves, re-boarded the trains and headed up to Central for the main course, then after dinner we re-boarded and headed over to the Klamath and Western for dessert! :D While doing t...

Thanks for the replies. We have the food part down pretty good! I like the 'show and tell' - that has possibilities. Thanks. Russ

What activity is the most fun that you and your group does at your home club? Russ

If you are adding the event to your 2018 calendar please leave a little time to help us out. It takes about 350 volunteers daily during the meet to make sure everyone has a great time. If you can spare a couple of hours we would really appreciate it. Russ - AKA Volunteer Coordinator.