Don't Miss the Bus
It's time to make plans for our annual bus pilgrimage to view layouts in a nearby city. We have been to Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Columbus and this year we are returning to Columbus. Mike Merenes is busy lining up more great railroads for us to visit on the west side of Columbus.
The cost is the same as last year, $25.00. Seats must be purchased in advance and the cost includes a box lunch. There will also be bottled water available on the bus. The division subsidizes this activity in order to minimize the cost. The date is August 21 and we will meet the bus at the Xenia Senior Citizens Center, 130 East Church Street, Xenia, OH, the same as last year. Plan to be there by 7:30 am and the bus will depart promptly at 8:00. Rick Lach is collecting money, so contact him or or send your check to Div 3 Tour, 3827 Winding Oak Circle, Dayton, OH 45424. We sold a number of seats at the July meeting so don't miss out.
New Look for the NMRA!
The NMRA announced a new logo and brand identification at the 75th Anniversary Convention in Milwaukee this month. The update is said to represent the NMRA's commitment to the future of the hobby and to the use of technology to better serve the membership. Visit the National website for an article and links to an interview with Tony Koester about the changes.
Summer Specials!
Xenia Rail and Arts Fest,
Saturday, Aug 28 10:00a to 6:00p in Downtown Xenia. Price: Free.
Presented by the Railroad Display Committee of the Greene County Historical Society and the Xenia Kiwanis. Featuring the Kiwanis BBQ cook-off and Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers with live broadcast, free train rides for kids of all ages, railroad vendors, fine art vendors, and huge model train layouts.
Summerail at C.U.T., presented by the Cincinnati Railroad Club and Miami Valley Railfans. Saturday, August 14 at the historic art deco Cincinnati Union Terminal. Enjoy a day of high quality railroad photography. There will be twelve multimedia digital and dual-projector slide presentations, all set to music. The programs will run from 1:00 - 10:00 pm, with a break for dinner (on your own) approximately from 4:30 - 7:00 pm. Admission is $15.
Tickets to Summerail are available for advance purchase HERE. Due to limited seating, tickets may be purchased at the door only if seats are available.
A Railroad Show and Sale will be set up in the terminal rotunda from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free.
An Invitation
Our Friends up north in the North Central Region have invited us to their convention this fall. The North Central Express will be held October 21 - 24, 2010 in Livonia, MI. J. Hedge has the information packet, and more information is available at their WEBSITE.
Video Library Update!
Thanks to a number ofgenerous donations , our Video Library has acquired many new titles! These VHS Tapes and DVD's are available for checkout by members. See Jim Montgomery at any meeting. To view a list of titles, click HERE.
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