Craftsman Timetable No.
Railroad Model
Effective 12:01 A.M. June 1, 2012
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For the Government of modelers only
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Organizational notices BIRMINGHAM, AL. The Smokey City Rails Model
RR Club is seeking new members who are interested in model railroading . We operate a portable HO scale layout and meet Tuesday nights in Ves- tavia. Info.: e-mail to
scmrrc@aol.com. GADSDEN, AL. The Coosa Valley Model RR Club is seeking new
members who are interested in model railroading. The club operates a large display layout in the Mary Hardin Cultural Arts Center and a portable N scale layout. Meetings are Tuesday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Cutural Arts Center. Info.: e-mail
tonyhorn1@comcast.net. FREMONT, CA. The Tri-City Society of Model Engineers is tem-
porarily without a home or layouts. The Niles Depot in Fremont is being moved to be part of the new Niles Plaza complex. We are in the process of designing new HO and N scale layouts. We are looking for new mem- bers that are interested in helping us design, build and run trains on the new layouts. Info.: Stanleykeiser, 510-797--4449;
sbkeiser@juno.com. NORTH FORT MEYERS, FL. The Scale Rails of SW Florida mem-
berships are open to persons interested in modeling with HO, and N scale layouts or operation of a new DCC layout. Club open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Club Depot is a t 1262 Piney Rd., North Fort Meyer. Info.: Dennis Little, 239-365-1917. ORLANDO, FL. Central Florida RR Modelers is seeking new mem-
bers. Meets Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and most Saturdays for 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Info.: Dick Traufman, 506-658-0085. SARASOTA, FL. Sarasota Model RR Club membership open to var-
ious levels of HO and N scale modeling. It meets every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. O scale and three-rail meet every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Regualar work sessions and clinics located at 6730 15th St. Info.: 941-358-3602. QUINCY, IL. The Quincy Society of Model Enginneers is seeking new
members interested in operating on an HO scale DCC layout located in the basement of the Good Smaritan Home and operating sessions are held most Friday nights . Very reasonable dues. Info.:
www.game.org or call Bob Turek, 217-964-2879. SOUTHBEND, IN. St. Joe Valley MOdel RR Club of South Bend is ac-
cepting new members at the former NYC RR freight house, 400 S. Main St., Mishawaka, on Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Info. : David Korkhouse, 574-272-6436. SHIRLEY, MA. The Nashua Valley Model Railroad Association is
seeking new members interested in building and operating a new state- of-the-art model rail road layout. Both experienced and novice railroad modelers are welcome Meeting nights Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Infor
Peter.d@nvrra.com or 978-840-2898. FREEPORT, NY. The Great South Bay Model Railroad Club Inc.,
membership in the club is open to all, meets on a rotating basis on the first Monday, second Tuesday, third and fourth Thursdays. Meetings are from 8:00 p.m. at the Freeport Exempt Fireman’s Hall, 9 North Long Beach Ave., Freeport. Info.: Kevin R. McKay, 516-223-9357. COMMERCE, TX. The East Model Railroad Club is seeking new
members to operate its HO and N scale layouts. ETMRS meets formally once a month for business meeting, and most Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Commerce. Info.: Paul Fogel, 903-217-5844.
Special events Squamish, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, July 13-15, 2012. “PGE
100” The Pacific Great Eastern Railway Centenary Convention at CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre, West Coast Railway Heritage Park., 39645 Government Road. Sponsored by the PGE-BCR Modellers Group.
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