TRAIN ORDERS October 2018
Back from my holiday in Canada having enjoyed train travel with VIA Rail from Oshawa (about 45 miles east of Toronto) to Montreal and then on ‘The Ocean’ train to Halifax, Nova Scotia. ‘The Ocean’ was formed of Renaissance stock (cancelled Nightstar stock intended for overnight services to Europe from provincial cities in the UK) plus two Budd stainless steel coaches, one of which was the dome/observation car – 19 cars in total on the train. This was a 22 hour journey covering some 900 miles and included sleeping berths and meals. Arrival was unusual in that we arrived 15 minutes early into Halifax. We can now say we have finished our coast to coast rail journey across the country, although it has taken some 28 years to complete!
We spent a short time with Dave & Pam Gunn who pass on best wishes to all of those who remember them. Obviously some time was spent in Dave’s 40’ sq. basement drooling over his superb models. His buildings are all scratchbuilt, including windows and a good many have full interiors and lighting. Oh, to have that sort of set up here in the UK.
Now to more normal train order items – I understand ‘Flying Scotsman’ made it but only for one full day at the Centre. Thanks to all those prepared to help out and eventually not needed.
Special notice – Tony Gath has arranged a special clinic to be held this coming Sunday 7th at our October club monthly meeting. Mick Moignard will give a presentation to members concerning fitting LED’s, also about using sugar cube speakers. Mick’s talks will be at 11am and another around 1pm on Sunday. Please do make the effort to come along and hear lots of good tips.
Later this month (26/ 27/ 28th) the British Region convention in at Derby so hopefully as many of you as possible will make the short journey over to Derby to enjoy the event.
Next month is of course the Warley Show at the NEC (26/27th) and for those interested Rapido Trains (including Jason Shron this time) will be showing off their latest North American and British models in HO, OO and N scale.
I am afraid this time of year we also start to think about Christmas (only some 80 odd days to go!) and as usual we are asking for items to be donated for our Group Raffle. If as you think of gifts you can bring them along and ask Mike Lenz to store these in his cupboards ready for the event this will be most appreciated.
Sorry if this mailing is a little disjointed and that I have missed out some notices, but I will explain on Sunday what has been happening whilst we have been away in Canada.
See you Sunday everyone; do make it to hear Mick give his talk. Hopefully members from other groups may like to come along so if you can pass on details to them it would be great. Thank you.
Terry Wynne,
Secretary
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