With the spring behind us and our garden rails itching to breathe again, it’s time to shake off the winter rust and fire up the locomotives — because ILSR is rolling into a busy summer schedule!
If you read the latest newsletter (and if you didn’t, we won’t derail your membership… yet), you already know we’ve got a full load of exciting events just around the bend. So don’t miss your chance to join your fellow railroaders for some trackside fellowship, fun, and maybe a few friendly “That’s not prototypical!” debates.
🚂 June 14 & 15 – Triple Open House at the Reiskamps’
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11:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Both Saturday and Sunday
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Home of Ed & Vickie Reiskamp
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This layout has so much going on, we’re calling it a Triple Open House — more railroading than you can shake a switchstand at!
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Come for the trains, stay for the scenery, and bring your favorite railfan stories.
🚋 July 12 – Whitewater Valley Railroad Trip
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All aboard in Connersville, IN, headed to Metamora and back.
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A perfect mid-summer rail adventure with real steel rails under your feet, and a great way to support a piece of Indiana’s rail history.
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Pack your camera, sunscreen, and your best conductor impression.
🏡 July 26 – Open House
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Details coming soon, but expect another fantastic backyard railway experience with all the usual ILSR charm: well-laid track, great conversation, and probably someone forgetting where they parked a boxcar.
Let’s make this summer one to remember. Whether you’re new to the hobby or you’ve got ballast in your boots from 30 years of track-laying, these events are for YOU. So bring your family, invite a friend, and don’t forget to bring your club name badge (and maybe a lawn chair — or two).
Keep those wheels turning and your calendars marked!
– The ILSR Crew