May 11, 2012 – In response to our request for Banquet door prizes, Dave Lynn sent the following note (in his own words): " I have a 1988 LGB Al Lentz 10th anniversary train set given to me by Wayne Shirey, a charter member of our club and now deceased. I would like to donate the set in memory of Wayne who contributed so much time and effort in the early days of the club and for the 1989 LGB Convention sponsored by the club. Originally, the set was valued at $700 but due to the times, is now about $300. The set is a Stainz engine with three cars, has been on display but never run. It does not contain track or transformer. Only 500 sets were made and only for LGB Club members." Click HERE for a bigger picture of an example of this set.

Dave has agreed that we can raffle the set, in order to help further the mission of the club as envisioned by Wayne (and Dave and others) many years ago. Tickets will be available at the banquet for $1 each and the winner will be selected at the banquet. You will certainly want to buy several tickets, as this will make a great addition to your layout or as a rare and interesting display item. Shipping the set is not practical, so, if you can't be there, have a representative at the banquet to buy your tickets and bring your prize home. But, of course, you will want to be there to chat with friends old and new, to hear about 'Taltree' and to vie for the many door prizes.