OUR CLUB NEWSLETTER FOR FEBRUARY 2014

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1 Hello all, OUR CLUB NEWSLETTER FOR FEBRUARY 2014 Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 13th, at 7PM sharp, at the home of Charlotte and Dana Sullivan. For GPS users, the Sullivan s address is: 21 Alexander Reed Road, Richmond. Anyone needing directions should contact Dana at , or danastrains@myfairpoint.net. The 2014 dues are now due. No changes. A single membership remains at $15.00, a couple/family is $20.00, and a youth membership is still a bargain at $5.00. Please bring cash or a check to the February meeting; Vic Fuller will see that you are properly credited. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send the check to Vic to ensure your membership doesn t lapse. Vic Fuller, Treasurer Maine 3 Railers 30 Joe Avenue Winslow, ME Note: Please make the check out to Maine 3 Railers and do not forget to make sure Vic has all of your current contact information. As of this date, 70 of us have re-joined for 2014, so please don t be left out Upcoming Events More detail on these activities at the upcoming meeting Saturday, February 15 th Tuesday Thursday February 18 th to the 20 th Saturday, February 22 nd Saturday, March 22 nd The Whitefield Lions Doll & Train Show at the Augusta Armory. Patten Free Library, Bath. This is our annual visit to this great venue. Always a great three days. NETCA Show, This is now on our calendar. Bill Halley has the lead on this. Our Annual Show, at the Elks Lodge in Augusta. Check out the flyer on the last page. More on these events at the meeting. If you would like to volunteer for any of the work events, don t hesitate to contact Moe Guevin at schmoe4@myfairpoint.net or Tom Hartwell (me) at thartwell@gmail.com. As I ve said in the past; any and all participation/assistance will be appreciated and fully utilized.

2 Our CMP Transformer Car is here!!! Peter Hanson has them!!! Get hold of Peter if you plan to be at the February meeting so he can bring your car(s). If you haven t purchased one yet, the Price is $49.00 per car. Shipping and handling is $8.00, in-state or $10.00, for the continental US. For international orders, please inquire. Members, save the shipping and have Peter bring the cars to a meeting for pick up. To place an order, contact Peter Hanson at pvhan@roadrunner.com to secure your car(s). Use , don t call Peter, too much chance of a mistake being made. According to Fred Guth, Classic Toy Trains Magazine (CTT) will showcase the car in their May issue. This is a handsome car and having it in CTT will boost sales, I am sure. So don t hesitate to place your order today to reserve yours. Please make your check out to the Maine 3 Railers. Last months newsletter was missing pic s of Gene Blanc s layout from our annual New Years Day open house. The detail is amazing. Here are a couple taken by Doug Pollock.

3 Thanks Doug As most of you know, fellow member, Dave Myrand, lives in the Philippines. Seems that Dave is about the only one among us that is smart enough to not be in Maine in the winter Here are a couple of pic s he sent of his layout all Maine themed, of course. Thanks Dave.

4 On a sad note, Allen Mounger, of Hampton, NH, passed away in January. Al was an avid model railroader and good friend to several of us within the Maine3Railers. A year or so back, many of us stopped by his home to review the progress he was making redesigning and rebuilding his extensive layout. His wife Gail is keeping the layout operating for their friends, relatives, and children near by. Our own Bill Halley and other friends have volunteered to keep the layout operating and in ship-shape. We have a new member: Please join us in welcoming Mark Piccirillo from Newburgh. You all know the drill, you see a new face, step up and introduce yourself, It s probably Mark. Welcome Mark and don t be a stranger (Hey Mark, so you know, you are not listed last because you are not important. You are very important, indeed. I had some editing/layout issues ed.) That s all for this edition, your feedback, rants, and suggestions are always welcome. Our preliminary show flyer is showing on the following page subject to minor changes. Regards, Tom thartwell@gmail.com cell

5 Model Railroad Show Maine 3-Railers 0-Gauge Model Railroad Club SATURDAY - March 22 nd, am to 3pm AUGUSTA ELKS LODGE 397 Civic Center Drive/Route 27, Augusta, ME Just off Exit 112B on I-95 (½ mile north of Augusta Civic Center & Marketplace Mall - on right at traffic light at Leighton Road) Over 30 tables with model railroad items for sale Operating Model Train Layouts & Exhibits Food & Refreshments Available Admission: $4.00 for Adults & Children Age 13 & up - Children Age 12 & under FREE $10 Family Limit (Parents with Children) Vendor Tables $20 each Make your reservations today to save the tables you want at this important show Featuring 0-Scale trains: Lionel, MTH, K-Line, Williams, as well as HO, S and G-Scale models To reserve vendor or exhibitor space, contact Maine 3-Railers Show Committee: Fred Guth at (207) or Peter Hanson at (207) For more information, please contact Fred Guth at: poppyscaboose@yahoo.com This show gets bigger and better each year as model trains of all scales increase in popularity. This Maine 3-Railer s event is noted for its operating displays, demonstrations and interaction between visitors and vendors - as well as trains kids can run by themselves! See What s New - See it Operate!