By Bob Beise
The Seattle, Pacific & Eastern, (SP&E) or 4D HO Module Group had a 32’ X 48’ layout in the shape of a “U” at the UNW show this year. We had 8 different members bring modules for a total of 24 modules plus 10 modules and 8 corners of the SP&E. There were no long trains running this year, but we did have a real wide variety of trains running, everything from 10 car passenger trains (including Acela and Sounder) to freight trains. Some unusual freight loads were a Boeing 737 body on custom flatcars as well as a turnout in a gondola.
The set up went great as all modules showed up on Friday. Take down went real smooth too and all were out of the hall 1.5 hours after the show closed. I thank all of the people who brought modules and those who just came and helped. It was a fantastic show.
We welcome new members to join our group. If you are interested you can call Norm Curtis (chairman), (425) 743-9035 or me, Bob Beise (425) 488-2494. We meet just about every month for breakfast, usually the second Saturday. The place for breakfast changes as we alternate every other month from north to south to accommodate the wide range of our members homes.