Article and photos by Syd Schofield

 

Dave Cook presided, calling the group to order at 7:00pm for the evening’s clinic and general model railroad items if interest. Recollections of recent model train shows were discussed, as well as similar upcoming events.

Russ Segner gave an outstanding video show of his Sn3 scale model railroad, “Building the Coal Creek Lumber Company.” Similar portions of the presentation were shown on a recent local afternoon TV show. The layout occupies a “spare” upstairs room in his house with the associated comforts. Many of the structures on the point-to-point layout were adaptations of real world examples and constructed from raw modeling materials. Much of the track was hand-laid, the scenery was custom fabricated, and the backdrop was hand-painted. With the addition of a DCC system, Russ was able to create a unique miniature world for realistic multiple train operation.

 

A fine group met together for the February meeting, with Russ Segner presenting the clinic.

 

The Model of the Month was awarded to Max Maginness for his outstanding collection of HO scale gondolas with loads.

 

Russ Segner was unopposed with his presentation of several black and white railroad photos.

 

A nice collection of door prizes were scooped up by many attendees.