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THE
WHISTLESTOP NEWS – May 2009 Edition
The
Official Newsletter of the Central Operating Lines Model Railroading Club
90F
Raynor Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 : (631)-737-4634 :
www.trainweb.org/centoplines
Work
Crew Updates
The
Scenery Crew has been working in the Engine Yard; several new buildings are
scheduled to be added.
The
Elevated Mainline Crew has begun moving the Oil Derricks to another location
on the layout, this will allow them to raise up this area to prepare for
further work. Plans are also underway to determine exactly what the Elevated
Mainline will look like before actual construction begins.
The Modular Layout Crew is working on constructing 8 modules for use at various club events, to include the Martha Clara Vineyards during December.
Weaver
Cars Report
We took the remaining 12 Milk Cars to York and put them on Bob Peterson’s (a former COL member who moved to Virginia) table for sale, unfortunately, we did not sell any of them at this show. We sold a total of 188 cars to both members and the general public.
We are going to begin looking into what car we should produce for 2010 soon. Any suggestions can be brought to Pete Palma for discussion by the Board of Directors.
Swap
Meets & Open Houses
The next Swap Meet is October 4th - Swap Meets are held at the Farmingville Bingo Hall from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Our next Open House will be October 24th & 25th - Open Houses are held at the club from noon to 5 pm.
Complete Open House and Swap Meet schedules can be found on the flyers (at the club) or on the COL website (address on the top of this newsletter).
Annual
The Summer Party has been scheduled for July 25th - The menu will be Hamburgers & Hot Dogs cooked on the grill. The party will be from 6 pm until 10 pm.
Greenburg
Train Show
Several club members are planning to go to the Greenberg Train Show in Edison, NJ on August 8th or 9th – If you would like to go with us we will be forming carpools soon, See Mike Heindl, Secretary.
Other
Future Events
A Special Open House for other train clubs (scheduled for September).
Nomination & Election of New Officers (starting in October thru December).
A visit for Tom Nuzzo, Lionel Events Manager (awaiting date, to be determined).
The re-negotiation of our lease with the landlord (starting in October).
Upcoming
Dates to Remember
May 8th – Business Meeting, 8 pm to 9 pm
July 25th – Summer Party, 6 pm to 10 pm
Aug 8th & 9th – Greenberg Show, Edison, NJ
Topics
for May 8th Business Meeting
- Progress of COL Modular Layout Crew
- Report of April 2009 Swap Meet
- Progress of Scenery Crew & Elevated Mainline
