Walking Around The Meet
Some of the "usual suspects."
Dave Camisa
Martin Van Horn
Dave Wingrove & Don Kralik
Dave Wingrove at the throttle
Wes White & Martin Van Horn
Bob Willard
John Engbers
Wes White
Geren Mortensen & Clem O'Jevich
Martin Van Horn (he really gets around)
Martin again, with Larry Rickert
Clem O'Jevich & Kevin Hunter
The main exhibition table held some excellent models brought by attendees for display.
Many modelers came prepared with portable layouts
Brian Durrel brought his portable logging layout from Ontario, Canada
Paul Zavislak brought two HOn30 layouts, as well as some models to display
Pat Hennebery of Valley Model Trains had his 'pizza' layout on display
The Connecticut Shore On30 guys had their beautiful sectional layout on display. Thanks to Sandy Alonzo, Jim Skeffington, Rob Larson and Bob Lee for all of their hard work in displaying the layout. It's always a pleasure to view the layout and see what has been added.
The guy in the water better hope that biffy isn't occupied!
Plenty of modelers set up at tables to display their modeling techniques
Alan was again present demonstrating his kitbashing techniques and aiding other modelers.
Colin Claxon had a loop of track set up to display some of his rolling stock. He also had some of his beautiful southwestern style adobe structures.
Bob Folger was demonstrating his techniques for modifiying Bachmann logging cars
Clinics - Lightweight Modules
Kevin Hunter gave a clinic on building lightweight modules. You can see more of Kevin's work and the module standards that he developed at his website.
Clinics - Trees
Greg Ouellette conducted clinics on Saturday and Sunday on tree building that was not to be missed!
First Greg did a simple deciduous tree:
Next was an evergreen. The armature was made from floral wire and the branches from hemp.
Finally Greg did a more detailed deciduous tree using small natural twigs, Scenic Express Supertree material and Durham's Rock Hard Water Putty:
Flatcar ExchangeOur first car exchange took place at the April 2010 meet where boxcars were exchanged. At that meet Les Davis proposed exchanging flatcars in April. Participants took an out-of-the-box Bachmann flatcar, lettered them for their railroads and painted and/or weathered them, then placed a load on the car. Three of us took place in the exchange this time. Here are the cars entered:
Larry Rickert's entry
Les Davis's entry
Dave Camisa's entry
The exchange was a alot of fun and another is scheduled for the fall meet. This time around the car to be exchanged will be a gondola with or without a load. So pick up a Bachmann On30 gondola and get going! It's a great way to add some variety to your rolling stock and to share in the hobby.
Dealers and Manufacturers
Many dealers and manufacturers were present with the usual assortment of goodies to examine and purchase. Thanks to all who attended. The vendors who take the time to set up at our shows and display their wares are certainly deserving of our support. I can recommend them all from personal experience:
Boulder Valley Models
Boulder Valley Models - Dallas Mallerich - Website
Crusader Rail Service
Crusader Rail Service - Ray & Mary Kaminski...and Gracie - Website
Mount Blue Model Co.
Mount Blue Model Co. - Ken Berlo - Website
The Peterboro Railroad
Peterboro Railroad - John Weigel - Website
Valley Model Trains
Valley Model Trains - Pat Hennebery - Website
Warrior Run Locomotive Works
Warrior Run Locomotive Works - Clem O'Jevich - Website
My thanks to Allen Littlefield and all who attended and made this another great meet. The next meet is scheduled for April 15-16, 2011. I hope to see you all there!
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