The Miami Valley Garden Railway Society
Dayton, Ohio
Upcoming Events
August 2010
Aug 1-8 National Garden Railway Convention, held in Tacoma, Wa.
Aug 8 Club Meeting, To be held at The Crawfords Home Hosted by Dave and Irene Crawford (Meetings start at 2:30pm start gathering around 2:00pm)
Aug 19 Board Meeting Davis are Host, Meeting starts at 7:00pm
Aug 21 MVGRS Open Railroads
Aug 28 Xenia Railfest
Aug 29 September TRACKS Deadline
Aug 8 Club Meeting, To be held at The Crawfords Home Hosted by Dave and Irene Crawford (Meetings start at 2:30pm start gathering around 2:00pm)
Aug 19 Board Meeting Davis are Host, Meeting starts at 7:00pm
Aug 21 MVGRS Open Railroads
Aug 28 Xenia Railfest
Aug 29 September TRACKS Deadline
MVGRS Open Railroads
August 21, 2010
So far there are 6 MVGRS members who have agreed to be open and we are looking to add a few more.
The Meeks,
LaMusga's,
Satterfields,
Wells,
Humston's
Finney/Davis
and now
THE ELLIOT'S
are all going to be open for the Open Railroad.
More information to follow
The Meeks,
LaMusga's,
Satterfields,
Wells,
Humston's
Finney/Davis
and now
THE ELLIOT'S
are all going to be open for the Open Railroad.
More information to follow
Xenia Railfest
August 28, 2010
We are still looking for help at the 2010 Xenia Railfest, click on the link below to see where help is needed.
SIGN UP SHEETS
Jack Wilson Chair
SIGN UP SHEETS
Jack Wilson Chair
Lyn's Work Sessions
August 30, 2010
Lyn's next Work Sessions will be in August 30, 2010, starting at 6:00pm.
Photo's of the May session can be seen by
Clicking here.
If your interested in joining or would like more information please send an E-Mail to the Work Session Host. Hope to see you there.
Photo's of the May session can be seen by
Clicking here.
If your interested in joining or would like more information please send an E-Mail to the Work Session Host. Hope to see you there.
2011 Calendars
It is that time again!
Bring your train pictures to the August meeting.
Please bring an 8 1/2" x 11" glossy picture of your railroad to be judged which has been taken in landscape style.
If you haven't entered in the past, consider doing it this year.
Winners, if possible should submit the picture chosen in digital form.
If you have any questions, Please Call Lynne Hamilton.
Bring your train pictures to the August meeting.
Please bring an 8 1/2" x 11" glossy picture of your railroad to be judged which has been taken in landscape style.
If you haven't entered in the past, consider doing it this year.
Winners, if possible should submit the picture chosen in digital form.
If you have any questions, Please Call Lynne Hamilton.
Updated Pages
David and Irene Crawfords Railroad Pictures have been added to the Members Photo Page.
The Tippecanoe & Seashore Railroad
Pictures have been added for the July Meeting
Pictures have been added for the May Work Session
July 2010 TRACKS has been added to the
TRACKS Members page.
The Tippecanoe & Seashore Railroad
Pictures have been added for the July Meeting
Pictures have been added for the May Work Session
July 2010 TRACKS has been added to the
TRACKS Members page.
Web Site Issues
If you see anything that needs fixed or have any suggestions please feel free to send an E-Mail to the
Webmaster
Jerry
Jerry
Why Join the MVGRS?
For only $15.00 a year.
1. You will receive an issue of our monthly Tracks Newsletter. Plus have access to the Tracks archive page.
2. Be able to come out and run your trains on one or all of the events that the MVGRS participate in (NMRA Show, Xenia RailFest, Waco, Carillon Park Railfest).
3. Meet with other people who are as enthusiastic as you are about Garden Railroading.
4. Railraising, Become a active member of the MVGRS and other MVGRS members will come to your house and help you build your Garden Railroad.
5. Post your train related items on the "Trains For Sale Page" for free.
6. Monthly Meetings that involve lots and lots of snacks.
1. You will receive an issue of our monthly Tracks Newsletter. Plus have access to the Tracks archive page.
2. Be able to come out and run your trains on one or all of the events that the MVGRS participate in (NMRA Show, Xenia RailFest, Waco, Carillon Park Railfest).
3. Meet with other people who are as enthusiastic as you are about Garden Railroading.
4. Railraising, Become a active member of the MVGRS and other MVGRS members will come to your house and help you build your Garden Railroad.
5. Post your train related items on the "Trains For Sale Page" for free.
6. Monthly Meetings that involve lots and lots of snacks.
Pictures from the
July Meeting
July meeting was held at Danny and Dawn Wells home.
Click on the picture above to see more pictures from the 2010 July Meeting.
Photo by: Van Via
Click on the picture above to see more pictures from the 2010 July Meeting.
Photo by: Van Via
Blast from the Past
Bob Messmore wins a prize a few years ago.
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