Eastern New England Chapter
Marlborough, MA December 2007 Gallery
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chapter attended the Hub Division's annual train show and sale over the
weekend of December 1-2 2007 in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Weather proved to be helpful for this year's show as Saturday morning
dawned bright, cold and clear; a perfect day for attending a model train
show! Crowds of railroad enthusiasts lined up for some distance
prior to the opening of the show. Our group was again fortunate
enough to be able to set up our display by the front window and we
posted one of our signs for all to see. Event-goers knew exactly
which way to turn upon entering the venue. (Click to enlarge)
Prior to the show opening to the public, much work had to be done to erect the modules, tie them all together, and test out the electronics. Below, members John Avery and Jeff Koellmer work to rerail a train car that jumped the track inside of a tunnel on the layout. (click to enlarge)
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Once open to the public, many railfans were intrigued by our "back line" of light weight modules. Below, member Peter Manz answers a question from an enthusiast. (Click to enlarge)
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Club member Kurt Hilse watches train movements carefully below while enthusiasts take in the view from the "front line" of the display. Members Bob Forte and Mike Haire (with backs toward camera) discuss something railroad-related, no doubt. (Click to enlarge)
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For the second time at a train show, chapter members set up a temporary layout just for children to operate, and again it proved to be a smashing hit. Below, member Ed Scheff helps little ones operate the controls and explains the basics of operation. Kids just loved to get up close (and personal) to the models. Even parents got into the act and we bet there will be more than a few new train sets under the Christmas tree this year! (Click to enlarge)
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