Hi,
The presentation by Jason Shron of Rapido Trains, Canada on the 20th went extremely well and from the comments from those attending they thoroughly enjoyed an entertaining and humorous event. Jason first showed a couple of videos – the ‘coach in his basement’ and how they obtained the sound for the latest locomotive they are producing; this prior to showing current and previously marketed models and demonstrating the sound and running capabilities. He spoke of other issues in bringing a model to the market as well current situation in China.
I am pleased to report that Jason has advised that he felt the presentation went very well and was so pleased to see so many people there – 30 in all including those who just popped in for a short time. He appreciated the welcome he and Dan Garcia were given and said that we made them both feel very much at home.
It was good to see Chris Leigh from ‘Model Rail’ magazine and Andy York from RMWeb who conducted an interview with Jason in the APT. This can be seen if you log onto Rapido Trains website or on RMWeb’s own site. Thanks to all who attended and supported this event.
Jason did not reveal the UK model in OO scale that he is going to produce as he does not want another supplier to step in and introduce the same model before he does.
Jason & Dan were both presented with Honorary Membership of Calder Northern Division certificates by Les Herriot which they appreciated very much.
This Train Orders is of course a reminder about the Christmas Meet on the 8th – we hope you are all going to attend and partake of mince pies and of course enjoy the raffle. We are still looking for additional raffle prizes to make it a bumper session and ask that anything you are able to donate should be handed to John & Mary Hey before the raffle begins. Thanks to those who have sent raffle prizes so far. Jason has kindly donated a couple of HO passenger cars as well as two N scale passenger cars for our Christmas raffle. We also have a Rapido Trains HO scale CP caboose as a prize. So even if you are unable to come to our Christmas Meet on Sunday 8th December you can send money for your raffle tickets – we have many other prizes too – or you can just send the money anyway!
Speaking with Dave Gunn the other day Dave tells us that following on from his VIA Rail presentation a couple of months ago (see September Train Orders) VIA Rail have asked him to undertake another set of presentations but this time between Halifax and Vancouver. He and Pam will make the trip part of a vacation and break their journey a number of times. Congratulations Dave and best wishes from all of us. If you need extra assistance on the train there are a number of your friends here with bags already packed.
Congratulations to Jonathan Small and to Peter Prydderch for their excellent articles in Roundhouse magazine.
For those not at the last meeting in November we would like to advise you of the current situation regarding the Calder Northern discussions with the Heritage Centre Trust prior to a Trust meeting on Wednesday 11th December when the proposals will be put forward for ratification by the Trust.
We will also be explaining what is going to happen early in the New Year in respect of the clubroom being decorated and how members can offer help in clearing the room etc. We have some sorting out of the various ‘coffins’ as well numerous boxes under the wall mounted part of the layout. This is a good opportunity for a bit of housekeeping and selling off any surplus items not needed for the HO or N scale layouts.
Our 2014 dates have been published in Roundhouse and on the British Region web pages but for those who wish a hard copy for home can pick up a calendar of dates on the Sunday 8th.
With very best wishes for Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.
Les Herriot
Chairman
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