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August 2023 Events and Updates

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August is here and below are some key updates:

First up is a reminder from James about the Franklin show:

Okay guys, one week from today is set up time. They have the set-up time starting at 3:00pm on Friday. We should meet at the Fairgrounds at 2:30pm so we can get pre-staged and ready. Plus, we might be able to sneak in a little early. From talking to Michael Roderick before, the building I believe we will be at is the Fitzpatrick hall. Easy to see and get to from the south entrance of the fairgrounds. We need to meet at the back of that building and I will have our final info at that time. All of you bringing trains to run, remember we are only setting up a 30 x 20 and no yard. So, it would be best to not run a 40 or 50 car freight train. This will be the smallest set up we have ever done for a show. As always, please let me know if and when you will be able to help with set up and tear down. You can email me and call or text.

Thanks, James H. Driesbach – mgc

We need candidates for officers for the fall election. Contact any current officer today!

Club Officers

Those looking to carpool to EnterTrainment Junction, are encouraged to meet at Castleton Christian Church.  Address is 7214 Hague Road Indianapolis at 9:00am. If not, plan to meet at EnterTrainment around 11:00am.

August Events List:

August 2023
No event found!

September Events List:

September 2023
No event found!

Club Picnic at Brownsburg

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Our July Club Picnic was held on July 10 at the Corner Stone Christian Church in Brownsburg. A huge thank you to Dave and Marilyn Wheelock for making the arrangements and securing the large shelter house for our use. Everyone enjoyed hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot-dogs grilled by skilled grill-masters Marshall McConnell, John Buckner and Dave Wheelock. Randy and Jacquie Banks took care of securing over a dozen raffle prizes. Thanks also to Bill Duncan and Kyle Draper for setting up two large ovals of track to operate several trains during and after the picnic.

Perhaps best of all, we had 26 Club Members turn out for this picnic event, including several newer members of our club. Bob Gottschalk (Lebanon); Brandon, Irene and son Theo Reizman (Plainfield); Jess and Nancy Wadle (Zionsville). Getting to know one another is an important element of any successful Club, and I think we certainly demonstrated that this day. Thanks everybody! – Bud

Summer newsletter and other updates

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Hi all,

The summer newsletter is now live for members on the newsletter page. Be sure to catch the recap of the Nashville convention, the Upland strawberry festival, why the Banks’ open house got delayed, the next few event dates, and so much more! Thank you Bud Hunter for all you do in the newsletter.

Speaking of events, the website is now updated with the details for the July, August, & September events. Take special note that the July 10th club picnic!

If that wasn’t enough reading, be sure to check out the latest Garden Railroading News digital magazine for May/June 2021.

Lastly, we were asked to share the following from LGBTours:

Dear train fans,

We understand that many of you cannot wait to travel again.

Together with YOU, we would like to travel through Colorado in August!
Join this last-minute LGB TOUR and experience your hobby in a very unique way.
Connect model railroading with a real-life example and talk shop with your like-minded
fellow travelers. And to top it all, every family will receive a LGB souvenir wagon.

Colorado – Best of the West, August 17 – 24, 2021 inclusive the Cumbres & Toltec Steam Festival
Colorado one of the highest states in the USA offers an amazing variety of wildlife and fascinating desert landscapes, rich cultural heritage, narrow-gauge railways, mining museums, and ancient rock dwellings. The days will be filled with breathtaking rides on board the Georgetown Loop Railroad -crossing the famous Devil’s bridge-, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad -running along the mighty Arkansas River-, the Durango & Silverton Railroad -one of the most impressive railways in America-, and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad -America’s longest and highest narrow-gauge steam railway-.
We will also visit the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden and explore the Great Sand Dunes National Park -the tallest sand dunes in North America-, and Garden of the Gods – with it’s
amazing sandstone rock formations.

*Attached you will find the complete itinerary, as well as a fill-in application form.
*You can also click on the following link www.lgbtours.com

* 5% discount if you apply before July 1, 2021 (Extended till July 9, 2021)

We look forward to seeing you in August!

Best regards,

John Rogers
Narrow Gauge Paradise – LGBTOURS
PO Box 130807
Tampa, Florida 33681-0807
Tel/Fax: 813 831 0357
E-mail: NGPAmerica@aol.com
www.lgbtours.com

A few -late- updates

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Roann Covered Bridge Festival Exhibit – Kyle Draper

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 members on the Newsletter page.
  • Also here are a few photos from the Modular Layout setup that happened in September for the Castleton Christian Church – Palooza.
  • Lastly, below are the recently elected member for the club:

Elected Positions:

  • John Buckner – President
  • Dave Wheelock – Vice President
  • Randy Banks – Treasurer/Sec.
  • Bud Hunter – Newsletter Editor

Appointed Positions:

  • Jeff Carter – Membership
  • Andrew Jones – Webmaster
  • James Driesbach – Modular Group Coordinator

MARION C HENSLEY

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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 call at the chapel on Wednesday from 12:00 pm until the time of service. Burial will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gravel Lawn Cemetery Chapel, Good Samaritan of Hamilton County or the Fortville Masonic Lodge No. 207. Online condolences may be shared at www.sealsfuneralhome.com.

From everyone at ILSR, our loving condolences.

4014 Big Boy!

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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 in West Chicago. So here are a few photos:

2019 Summer Newsletter and Call for Club Officers

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With Summer upon us, there are a few noteworthy items to be passed along.

  • It’s hot out folks, so keep those boilers cool with plenty of water!
  • The Summer Newsletter is now available online (Member’s Only).
  • Fall events are now on the calendar too the right side of this post and on the newsletter.
  • We need candidates for 2020-2021 positions. If you’re interested just let any current officer know!

Lucy Beck

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Dave Beck’s wife fell and has had hip surgery …. Get Well cards would be appreciated. Send to home as she may not be in St. Vincent’s for very long.

Get Well quick

2019 Spring Newsletter

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The Spring Newsletter is now available in the Members section… Please note the information for the Spring Banquet as this year we have changed the sign up format.

Our guest speaker is Logan Day. Logan is very active in the “Save The Nickel Plate” movement and will have much to share with all of us on those plans for what has been accomplished so far, and what the current plans are for this coming year.

We set a deadline for your reservations to be sent to Marion by Monday, April 29. Thanking everyone in advance for this courtesy.

Thanks again for paying your late dues and we look forward to starting the 2019 season on May 4th.

The ILSR Board