The Fall Meet is finally here, and the weather is looking great.  Work was done on the railroad today to make sure that everything is ready.  Some work was done on a couple of yard switches and some track panels in the east loop got regauged.  

If you are available to come out Thursday, we could use some help blowing off leaves and picking up sticks off the railroad.  Also want to remind everyone that Saturday the club will be providing lunch which will include hamburgers, hot dogs, and sides.  The club will also be providing some drinks but please feel free to bring your favorite drink for lunch and your stay at the railroad this weekend as well.  We are asking anyone interested in bringing a dessert to share to do so.  

Here is some information regarding this weekend's event to keep in mind.  

1.  Because of limited response to who is coming and available to help volunteer for certain tasks during the meet we ask that everyone keep an eye out for anything that needs to be done and don't assume someone else will take care of it.

2.  Unlike years past we will NOT have the Blue welcome tent set up at the gate this year.  The welcome tent will be moved down by the Breezeway.  We need to make sure that all members and guests sign in each day.  

3.  Parking:

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.

FINAL: Please complete by Sunday, October 20th