Thanks: Fall has arrived and with the days drawing in to early darkness, it is time to get to your modeling work bench, dust off a project that might have been set aside for the summer, and get back to some modeling activity. To start off with, I wish to thank Terry for issuing the TO’s during the summer months while I was in computer darkness. This condition continued for far longer than forecast due to delays from the various finishing contractors involved in a new build. We are now in snugly, the computer is out of its box, Virgin has installed a cable and a sense of normality prevails. We also have developed a strong distrust for contractors. Thanks again Terry for stepping in.[space]
Congratulations: Heartiest warm congratulations to Sue and Terry Wynne who are celebrating 50 years of married life this first weekend in October. Terry has promised that he will be present on the 4th with some celebratory cake to share, so don’t miss the opportunity to share in the big event. We collectively wish Sue and Terry many more years together.[space]
Welcome: Welcome to our two new members. David Best of Bolton and his nephew Elliot Lamb of Darwin have joined with us. Of significance, Elliot is a junior member and represents the youth movement in our midst. He models in HO and is several years into the start of his modeling experience. At this time his uncle, David is mentoring and has assisted his progress. Please introduce yourselves and make them feel welcome. If you were in attendance at the September meet, Les Herriot introduced them to the group.[space]
Attendance: The number of members attending our September meet was not spectacular. Your support and attendance at the regularly scheduled meets is, of course, encouraged and supports our activities.[space]
October Meet: If you have looked in on our member’s section of our web site, you will have perhaps noted the special presentation scheduled for our meet on October 4th. Brian Neville has been working on a layout planning scheme for several years and has agreed to present his experience in developing a layout plan to the group as a special event. I encourage and hope that as many members as can be available will show appreciation for the effort that Brian has expended in preparing his results in presentable form. It is not a layout planning SIG per se, but is a “share the know-how” event. Please support it while you enjoy a piece of cake. As added inducement, perhaps we can persuade Tony Gath to give an informal report of the US Convention in Portland[space]
Future Events: Can I also encourage other members to stop holding their light under a basket and come forward with some “Share the Know-How” presentations or clinics. There is a great deal of talent in our group and a lot of experience. Let your secretary know and maybe we could plan several meets in advance and get our topics advertised in ROUNDHOUSE. We may attract some modelers in other Divisions.[space]
Wednesday Gang: This is a reminder that the Wednesday Gang will be meeting regularly now that summertime vacations are over and all Committee members are back
home. There are a number of projects in mind to be accomplished on the layout, among them replacing points on the switching layout and continuing scenic effort on the main layout. Speak to Terry about specifics and your intent to help out on any given Wednesday.[space]
Donate a Scene: You may recall from previous Train Orders that Terry has invited anyone who would like to develop a cameo scene in keeping with the steam to diesel transition era on the layout would be very welcome. If you have some excess figures, vehicles etc. from the 1950 to 1990 period that the layout is designed to represent, speak to Terry or a Committee member about your idea and work out an appropriate location and scheme for your items. Some ideas might be to propose enhancement to the farm scene, children playing in a yard in the village , or perhaps some workmen making road repairs etc.. Then schedule a day with the Wednesday Gang to complete the work.[space]
Regional Meet: Your Chairman has been communicating with the British Region to initiate a Calder Northern sponsored British Region Meet for the Spring of 2017. At this point, a proposal has been made to the Region President, Mike Arnold who acknowledged and directed the approach to The Meets Officer, Gavin Fry. Nothing has been finalized at this time as to date and the acceptability of the Heritage Centre as a venue for the event. The time period being discussed is late March through early April in 2017.[space]
Trent Valley Show Scheduled: For your diary planning, The Trent Valley North American Modelers Train Show is scheduled for 11 June in 2016. This is reported to be a very good event and is well worth attending. Enter the date in your diary.[space]
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