It is hard to believe that our 2024 Fall Meet is finally here. We look forward to seeing everyone around the railroad all weekend long and don’t forget we have lunch planned on Saturday. The grill will be hot with hamburgers and hotdogs but if you have something that is a better fit for your diet don’t hesitate to bring it along and we will find a place on the grill for you to cook as well.

A few reminders about the weekend.

1. Make sure you sign the waiver book at the Blue Tent

2. While drinks will be available for lunch on Saturday don’t forget to bring your favorite to have throughout the day.

3. If you have a sweet tooth don’t forget to bring a dessert to share on Saturday.

4. We plan on having the fire pit going Friday and Saturday night some come out and hang out.

5. While operating trains make sure you keep an eye on the main grade crossing as we will most likely have vehicle traffic through the weekend.

6. Parking around the property may get a little tight so here a things to keep in mind:

Please try not to park close to the Breezeway.  We need to make sure we have enough room for people to spread out and also so we have an area to set up food on Saturday.

Please make sure that you do not park on the grass driveway loop.  We need to make sure that as people unload and pull around that they have a clear path to pull through.  

park clear of the grass driveway loop.  Efforts will be made between now and Thursday to mark off the area the best way possible.  

Please park trailers near the clubhouse & workshop containers.

Don't forget we do have some areas to park to the left of the main gate when you enter the property before crossing over the main grade crossing.

4.  Loading/Unloading - If a guest is loading or unloading, please make sure you help with the loader.

5.  Safety - As with everything we do around the railroad safety is important.  If you see something, say something.  

Some scheduling items to keep in mind for this weekend:

Thursday - We will need some members to help with some setup in the morning of the welcome tent which should include the Blue Tent and Waiver book.   We also will have at least one or two outside visitors arriving on Thursday so let's make sure they are welcomed.

Friday - Things will pick up with members and visitors so if anyone is able to be onsite in the morning to welcome visitors that would be great.  Otherwise come when you can and stay as long as you can.  Not sure what the evening plans are at this point but we did have little fire going and we ordered pizza.  We will see what the evening holds but should be a good time.

Saturday - This will be the biggest day of the weekend.  We don't have an official time for lunch yet but I'm thinking around 11:30 or Noon for those that are trying to plan their hunger.  I do expect the railroad to run well into the dark so make sure your train lights work and maybe a light jacket as the evening cools. 

Sunday - Cleanup day.  Whatever doesn't get put away on Saturday will be taken care of Sunday.  

As always, let's have fun and see everyone around the railroad.