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The Fireman's Seat

By Robert Bell, Division 15, Assistant Superintendent

Fireman Seat

Assistant Superintendent Robert Bell, author the “The Fireman’s Seat”, has the month off.

Until then, remember: It’s your club - get involved! (Become a convention volunteer!) Let’s play trains!

From the Superintendent’s Desk

By Fred Coleman , Division 15, Superintendent

As we are getting closer to Smokey Mountain Rails, several people and committees have things really rolling well, although we can still use an extra hand here and there. The Pre-Registration event should be on the website by the time you receive this issue. There will be an operating session with the LOST RR at the fair grounds on Thursday night. We already have several people that have signed up any of you that would like are of course welcome and would be appreciated to work with guide some of the visitors on the layout. It should really be a great chance to get to know other modelers.

The group from Lake Junaluska are starting to roll down the track on their reassembled layout at the Terrace Inn. Kent Roberts, Bill Seibert and I met with them on the 11th of January to help prioritize their needs for the layout which is starting with electrical. Kent helped them with soldering techniques using resistance soldering. They are now running a bus line for one track, replacing some track and moving along.

Bill Seibert and I met with the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority that was very responsive to help getting the word out for the convention and train show. They also are going to furnish for the convention attendees several brochures, maps and listing of local restaurants that will be in a tote bag donated by the Haywood Electric Membership Corp.

Northeast Steam Tourist Trains slide show will be our program at the Feb 7th meeting by Gordon Fewster. Also there will be awards presented to several members.

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