NGRC 2009 is history

Nine total members of the Wichita Garden Railway Society attended the National Garden Railway Convention in Denver last week. Members toured Denver area layouts as well as took part in workshops, the trade show, and several met up at the BBQ at the Colorado Railroad Museum. I don't know about the other 8 members of the club, but I had a blast with what we took part in. Steve also enjoyed getting his Dad, Jim out to see several layouts and the show. With the National show in the books, we now look forward to helping Fred and Millie present their traveling layout at the Heart of America Show in Kansas City in August. Please note, that the HAGRS show is now August 14-15. It was moved back a week. Fred and Millie will be heading to KC on Thursday to set up the layout. Steve and Eric are heading up Friday morning to also help. Anyone who can come to KC would be greatly appreciated. Tear down will be Saturday after the show closes. Any and all help for the tear down is also greatly appreciated. There are lots of great priced motel rooms in the area as low at $50.00 Check the HAGRS website or your favorite travel web site for some great deals! See you in KC!

Godspeed as you travel to Denver!

Many of the WAGRS members are heading to Denver this week for the National Garden Railway Convention. As you embark on your travels, we wish everyone a safe and fun trip. We will look for everyone at the picnic, in the convention center, and maybe at some of the railroads on the tours. Just FYI, we will have our cell phone, it is 785-822-7322 if anyone has any questions while in Denver. Steve lived in Denver for 5 years, and know the town as well as his home town. If you have a GPS, TAKE IT, it is invaluable, especially for the tour! Be safe, and have a great time!

Wow, what an Open House!

As we relayed to the club earlier this week, Steve and Patsy had an Open House for the railroad in Salina for Independence Day. The Salina Journal ran a front page story on their railroad on Thursday, July 2nd and the result was over 300 people coming to see the railroad. Steve let the young kids have a chance at the controls. It was "priceless" to see the smiles on the faces of young and old as they watched two trains work their way through the garden for nearly 4 hours. This is why we love this hobby!