We have several important updates to share as we head into the new year. Please take a moment to review the items below and mark your calendars where needed.
📬 Membership Dues Reminder
Membership dues are due to be mailed today.
If you have not yet sent your dues, please be sure to mail them promptly or let Doug Lynn know if your payment is already in the mail. Keeping dues current helps the club continue to operate smoothly and support events throughout the year.
👋 Welcome Our 2026–2027 Club Officers
A new officer term begins this year, and we are thankful for those who have stepped up to serve. Please join us in welcoming the 2026–2027 ILSR Club Officers:
President
James Driesbach
Vice President (Programs)
Lance Brock
Newsletter Editor
Danni Mills
Treasurer / Secretary
Doug Lynn
Membership Chair
Jeff Carter
Thank you to each of you for your willingness to serve the club.
📰 Winter 2026 Newsletter Now Available
The Winter 2026 ILSR Newsletter has been posted and is ready to read. Be sure to check it out for club news, updates, and features.
Also, don’t forget that GRNews has several editions available as well—great reading for any large-scale railroading enthusiast.
🚂 ILSR at the Great Train Show – This Weekend!
ILSR will have its modular G-scale layout set up at the Great Train Show this coming weekend. Members are encouraged to attend and help support the club. Please let James know if you plan to be there to help with the layout.
Great Train Show – Indianapolis
📍 Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Centers
1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205
🗓 February 7–8
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (both days)
Show Highlights Include:
- 400+ tables of trains and accessories for sale
- Dealers from across the country
- Huge operating model railroad displays
- Free workshops and demonstrations
- Free test track
- Riding train for kids
- And much more!
Operating layouts include:
- Indiana Large Scale Railroaders – 40’ x 55’ (G Scale)
- Plus O, HO, N, and G scale layouts from clubs across the region
🎉 Special for Kids:
The first 300 kids on Saturday receive a FREE Thomas the Tank Engine button!
Admission:
- Adults: $14 Saturday / $13 Sunday (cash only at the door)
- Discount tickets available online (save $2)
- Kids 11 and under are FREE with an adult
