By JJ Johnston

Some weeks ago I read in the times about a new writer Christy Karras who was looking for general interest stories “in things that make life worth living” so I emailed her about the wonders of model railroading. She wrote back the idea was interesting and asked me to send more info. I sent her two dates which were an open house at Dave Woodrell’s home and the 4th Division Spring Meet at Tacoma Community College. She ended up attending the Tacoma Spring Meet “Make-And-Take” clinic. Then she emailed me and wanted to know if CJ Riley was C.J. or CJ like JJ with no periods. I checked with CJ and let her know. I asked when the story might appear and she said perhaps on July 21, 2019. So today in the Seattle Times her story appeared in the Pacific NW Magazine. Also interesting in the publication on the back page in Now & Then is a short story about Seattle’s Pacific Coast Railway. Be sure to pick up a copy of today’s paper to share with friends and family.

The article is also available in the online edition of the paper:

https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/no-matter-their-age-these-model-train-enthusiasts-are-all-aboard-with-building-models-and-community/

JJ