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Andrew & Sarah Jones

New dates for the 36th National Garden Railway Convention

It is official. The 2020 National Garden Railway Convention (Nashville, TN.) has been canceled due to caronavirus concerns. It has now been rescheduled for the approximate same dates of May 30 to June 5, 2021 in Nashville,TN. The NGRC Denver, CO. now has also been rescheduled to 2022. The NGRC San Francisco Bay Area has …
| April 17, 2020
Andrew & Sarah Jones

April 2020 Newsletter and Updates

HI everyone! I know everything is a bit discouraging right now, so I hope this update will allow you enjoy some trains and be distracted. The April 2020 Newsletter is now posted on the Newsletter page for members. It is filled with activity updates including a spring banquet cancellation/postponement. But there are other good things …
| April 3, 2020
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Andrew & Sarah Jones

2020 Great Train Show

Another great year was had by all at the Great Train Show in Indianapolis, IN this past weekend. Posted are a few photos from the display. Club members from all around ran a dozen or so trains each day. Our fearless leader, James, was interviewed for some show promotion on WISHTV. Attached are some photos …
| February 14, 2020
Andrew & Sarah Jones

A few -late- updates

A few things of not have happened since the last update. My bad on getting this out later than I should have. In September Kyle Draper setup some trains at the Roann Covered Bridge Festival Exhibit. You can read more in the latest newsletter… Speaking of newsletters, the Fall 2019 one is now posted for …
| December 7, 2019
Andrew & Sarah Jones

Upcoming Castleton Christian Church – Palooza

Hey guys it is about that time. We will be at the Castleton Christain Church on north Hague road starting at 1:00 pm Wednesday September 18th for set up. the show is on Saturday but we are using the extra days to work on the layout. please let me know if you will be able …
| September 6, 2019
Andrew & Sarah Jones

David & Sharon O’Haver – Open House Recap 2019

We had great weather for an open house a few weeks ago! David and Sharon’s new garden layout reflects the hard work they poured into this wonderful creation. It was exciting to see all the garden colors and the long bridge over the pond! David said a bridge was one of his top requirements when …
| August 29, 2019
Andrew & Sarah Jones

MARION C HENSLEY

It is with a sad heart that we pass along the sad news of Marion Hensley’s passing August 18th, 2019. You can read more here: https://gravellawncemetery.com/grave/grave-import-546/ A celebration of Marion’s life will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Gravel Lawn Cemetery Chapel beginning with Masonic Memorial Rites. Friends may …
| August 20, 2019
Andrew & Sarah Jones

4014 Big Boy!

Bud Hunter was able to go catch some of Big Boy’s action on the high iron in Rochelle, IL this past Tuesday after it had been on display in West Chicago. “This is an amazing steam locomotive!” – Bud Additionally, my wife Sarah made for some arrangements to go up and see the Big Boy …
| August 3, 2019
Andrew & Sarah Jones

Marion Hensley

Word was passed on to me that Marion was back in the hospital. Cards and notes of encouragement would be appreciated.
| August 2, 2019

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20 June 2020

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