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John Middleton, representing Maine Garden Railroad Society, took his “G”” scale ‘TimeSaver’ modular layout to the Spring Model Railroad Show sponsored by Great Falls Model Railroad Club. The ‘TimeSaver” was operated from 10 AM to 3 PM   for several interested visitors. We had at least four persons who actual got to move a car or two to its destination. And there were a few inquiries about MGRS and “G” scale. Almost everyone that came to the show, including Terry Norton, at least got a look at the layout. John wants to thank member Ben Braithwaite for providing transportation for the layout from Kennebunkport to Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham, and back. And thanks to members Art Shean, Scott Gould, Doug Johnson and Ben for your assistance in setting up, during the Show and at take down.

I recently came across this old ad for the Model Dockyard Melbourne,  I went there many many times, they had everything in Models, trains  cars and tools, taps and dies and model planes & boats downstairs.  Now well gone and there is still nothing like it.   Fun to note that the "Transformer" is described as "for driving your Models from the electric light socket"...

Just got the trailer back from SIGNARAMA

Neville Lewis has engines and rolling stock for Sale. He also has track for $2 per foot and electric switches with controllers for $25. There are vehicles and accessories. LGB and USA Trains boxes are available for free. Bachmann Black Pardee & Curtin Lumber Company Shay Locomotive #11, battery power, $150 LGB 2017 Green “LGB” 0-4-0 Green team locomotive and powered tender $200 2018-D Green & red 2-6-0 D.S.P.&P.R.R. Steam Locomotive & Tender $200 2085-D Green 0-6-6-0 Hanomar Steam Locomotive & powered tender $500 4011 Orange OEG work car with six opening hatches $25 (goes with 4042) 4024 Brown low sides gondola with scrap barrel load $35 4042 Yellow work car with crane $30 (goes with 4011 &41210) 4059 Gray Express flatcar with yellow rails & two Mercedes sedans $35 4060 Red Southern Pacific stake car with log load $35 4051 Gray depressed center flatcar with green Trafo Union Generator $70 4061 Red Southern Pacific flatcar with sides and steel load $35 4071 G...

The Spring Meeting was held at the Hometown Buffet at the Maine Mall at 1pm on Sunday, March 19th Strive Donation : The Strive attendees enjoyed the MGRS train display, and we will be returning next year. A donation of $500 to Strive was proposed. This will get the MGRS logo on the 600 T-shirts and other items made for STRIVE ROCKS 2018. The donation was approved Club Trailer Graphics: Our trailer was used for the first time at the Strive Rocks Events. This coming week it will have MGRS graphics put on. Here is how it will look Side of Trailer Back of Trailer Maine Veterans Home Donation : A donation of $1,000 was proposed and approved. July Annual Meeting on Saturday July 15th.  --Food will be potluck and you need to bring a dish or food to share -- Beverages will be provided by the Club -- Donations are needed for the auction -- Raffle will be another quilt that Sue is going to make -- Setup will be on Friday, July 14 and help is needed -- Setup Committee  includes Fra...

Charles Ro Supply has a G Scale Price Guide on their web site. You can view it at  http://www.charlesro.com/pdf/gscale.pdf In addition to product information, the last several pages list Bachmann brass track and switches Split Jaw rail clamps LGB Track and switches USA Track, Switches, and Wheel sets Kadee Couplers You can sign up to have it sent to you by email or U.S. Mail. Just call Customer Service  at 800-225-4424 or 4425 and ask

Great day at the Cross Arena in Portland. I arrived at the doors at 0645 and was soon joined by Paul Corbett, Ben Braithwaite, and Sam Carr with his son Sam. Setup started at 0700 and during construction we were joined by Carl with Brian , Dennis Farrell and Mike Curry. Operations started before 1000 and John Middleton came in soon thereafter. There was a petting zoo and costumed individuals. Miss Maine was there with Miss Teen Maine.