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THE ABTO GAZETTE November, 2013 Volume 21 Number 11 Mailing address: P.O. Box 50428, Mesa, AZ. 85208 Visit at: www.azbigtrains.org
IN THIS ISSUE
President’s Message
November Membership Meeting Information
Ballots of Officers
Calendar of Events
Christmas Dinner Information
Wesley Schriver and Terry Haas Engines at McCormick Stillman Railfair-photo by Don Sorenson
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President’s Message
Hello Garden Railroaders,
I would like to thank all of you who attended the general meeting this month at the Cardon Children’s
Medical Center Cafeteria. As we had no hosting home again this month, we decided to go back to CCMC
for the meeting. I want to thank Ennis for filling in for me. Our speaker was Don Halver who has been
with the club for many years. Don spoke on the development of the hospital railroad since it’s inception
in September of 2009. He had a pair of nice photo boards to go along with his presentation. Those boards
will now be posted in the glass display case next to the railroad.
This month is our election of officers and a ballot has been included in the Gazette. Please fill out the bal-
lot and bring it with you to the November meeting at Jim Gardner’s. If you can not make it to the meet-
ing, then mail in the ballot to Dennis Busby, PO Box 50428, Mesa, AZ 85208 with a return address label.
(It will not be opened until the meeting.) This is how we insure mail-in ballots are not duplicated by bal-
lots brought to the meeting. Once the check of our member listing has been made for only one ballot per
member, then the envelope will be discarded before the counting is performed to ensure a secret ballot
for the voting. Winners will be announced at the end of the Nov. general meeting.
We are sponsoring the Tucson Round-About and my thanks to all who are participating. Our next event
in December is the Christmas Open House Tours. As always, a great deal of preparation has gone into this
to make it another successful event. Thanks to all participants.
I would also direct your attention to the ABTO club website as some additional progress has been made
on information presented. And on a final note, don’t forget our Christmas Dinner on Sunday December
1st
. We are trying to line up an outstanding speaker for the event that I believe you will all want to hear.
Rich Hull is working on the arrangements and I have every expectation he will be able to arrange for our
speaker in time for our Christmas dinner.
This will be my last President’s message as my term is over as of December 31st
and there is no meeting in
December. The last two years have been busy and hopefully you have found my leadership to be up to
the task of directing and managing all the myriad aspects of the club. I want to thank my board members
(especially Ennis Thompson my V-P), and hope they have enjoyed the dinners as well as the business
meetings. In closing I want to thank you all for your support and patience over the last two years of my
Presidency.
Keep on Railroading!
Bob Rauperstrauch
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CONTENTS
President’s Message...………………………………2
Treasurer’s Report……………………………………. 3
Meeting Minutes/photos…………...…………….4
ABTO Election Ballot………………………………… 5
November Membership Mtg. Info.…………...6
Calendar of Events…………………………………….6
ABTO Christmas Dinner Information…………7
November Tidbits……..…………………………….. 8
Glenn Sampson Award Nominations………..9
Venture Out Modules Event……...……………10
Dan Hoag Big Sale……………………………………10
McCormick Stillman Railfair..…………………..11
Christmas Open House Information………..12
Railfans Trip…………………………………..………..13
Board of Directors President: Bob Rauperstrauch 480-753-9690 [email protected] Vice President: Ennis Thompson 602-527-0402 [email protected] Secretary: Tony Vacek 623-566-9274 [email protected] Treasurer: Dennis Busby 480-288-4680 [email protected] Directors at Large Ken Hawkins 623-640-6446cell [email protected] Ginny Morris 480-248-9130 [email protected] Daryll Smith 602-402-9458cell [email protected]
A.B.T.O. TREASURER’S REPORT October, 2013
INCOME Event Donation $ 100.00 Raffle 66.00 Holiday Dinner Sales 304.00 Misc. Merchandise Sales 6.92 Investment Income 196.88 TOTAL INCOME $ 673.80 EXPENSES Name Badges $ 10.63 Modules 93.71 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 104.34 NET INCOME $ 569.46
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Meeting Photos by Don Sorenson
THE ABTO GAZETTE A.B.T.O.REGULAR MEETING 10/19/13 The meeting was held at the CCMC Cafeteria Vice President Ennis T. opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. Jim G. introduced the guest and new members. The minutes were accepted as printed in the Gazette. The Treasurer's report was accepted. Jim K. gave a report on the outcome of the McCormick RR park show. All went well. Jim also reported we will be starting a Diorama committee. It was suggested new members put in some time with the modules to learn more about how the club functions. We will be showing the modules at the Venture Out Mobile Home Park on Jan 17 and 18, 2014. The Christmas Party will be 12/1 from 4 to 7 at Monti's. The price is $38 per and we will have a guest speaker, Michael Brogge to talk about the Disney Trains. The web-site is running, but it needs pictures. Please send a few photos of your layout to Daryll S. The Tucson roundabout has 6 layouts open and there will be 19 people from Tucson. The COHT is set. You will be responsible for your own helpers. Please let Ennis know if your layout is wheel- chair accessible. Rich H. chaired the nominations for club officers. Each said a few words about themselves. Ballots will be mailed and must be returned before or at the Nov. 16 meeting at Jim G. home. Rich H. said they are planning a trip to Southern Cali-fornia in Feb. or Mar. Dennis B. is checking on prices of new shirts. The raffle was won by Colin C. Door prizes won by Steve L, Mike Q and Karen L. Meeting adjourned 10:40 AM. Submitted Tony Vacek Secretary Don Halver and Roy Towne gave a presentation with
photos on the CCMC layout. Very well done.
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If you are planning to attend the November Meeting at the Gardner’s home,
please bring your ballot in a sealed envelope with your name on it. If you are
not planning to attend the meeting, please mail your ballot to Dennis Busby,
P.O. Box 50428, Mesa, AZ 85208 with a return address label. It will not be
opened until the meeting.
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November Membership Meeting
Saturday, November 16, 2013 3PM—???
Jim & JoAnne Gardner
1355 S. Glenview Circle
Mesa, AZ. 85204
Time Schedule: Start at 3:00PM – “Building on a Budget”
Program-presented by Jim & Joanne
4:00PM—Eat Bar B Q on a bun, coffee, soda
and water will be furnished.
Special Note: A-L—Please bring salad items. etc.
M-Z—Please bring desserts.
4:45PM—Meeting will be begin
5:30PM—Train set lights up with solar and
electrical lighting as dusk settles and it
looks different at that time
SUGGESTION: If you plan to stay for the train running, please
bring a jacket
CHAIRS will be furnished
RSVP Ennis Thompson by November 13 at
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Take US 60 East
Take Gilbert Road-exit 182
Left onto S. Gilbert Road ———0.5 miles
Right onto East Southern Avenue-1 mile
Right onto S. Lindsey Road——-0.2 miles
Right onto E. Hampton Avenue-0.2miles
Take 2nd right onto S. Glenview Circle
1355 is on the right
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Saturday, Nov. 2 Tucson Roundabout
Wednesday, Nov. 13 6:00pm Board Meeting at Bob & Sandy Rauperstrauch’s residence
Wednesday, Nov. 13 RSVP to Ennis Thompson at [email protected]
Saturday, Nov. 16 3:00pm Membership Meeting at Jim & Joanne Gardner’s residence
See above for more information
Sunday, Dec. 1 4:00pm ABTO Christmas Dinner (see page 7 for more information)
Sat. & Sun., Dec. 7 & 8 5:30-8:30pm Christmas Open Houses—Check Website for hours, locations
Sat. & Sun., Dec. 14 & 15 5:30-8:30pm Christmas Open Houses——-and updates. azbigtrains.org
Fri. & Sat. Jan. 17 & 18 Venture Out Modules Event (see page 10 for more information)
Saturday, Jan. 25 TBA Membership Meeting at Brian & Rebecca Casull’s home
PLEASE NOTE: ENNIS THOMPSON NEW
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email: [email protected]
Home-480-813-0114
Cell-480-980-7855
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ABTO CHRISTMAS DINNER Sunday, December 1, 2013
4:00pm-7:00pm
Monti’s LaCasa Vega
100 South Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ
$38.00 per person includes:
Appetizer
Holiday House Salad
Monti’s Roman Bread
Main Entrée Selections:
*8oz. Sirloin Steak
*El Dorado Mahi, Orange Zest
*Chicken Breast, Sweet Clementine Sauce
*Vegetarian, pasta with vegetables
Dessert, Chocolate Raspberry Fudge Cake
Soft Drinks, Iced Tea & Coffee
“Adult Beverages” available for purchase
SPECIAL SPEAKER
Mr. Michael Brogge of Carolwood Productions will do a
presentation on the history of the Disney Trains. He is the
son of the man who created the trains along with Walt Disney.
Should be enjoyable to all.
PLEASE NOTE:
Monies will be collected at the November meeting for
the dinner. if you do not plan to attend, please mail
your check paid in full to ABTO and the entrée selection
noted on your check to Dennis Busby, 7097 E. Cuernavaco
Way, Gold Canyon, AZ. 85118
RESERVATION DEADLINE: November 22nd
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NOVEMBER TIDBITS:
The recent passing of Nancy Lewandowski put a damper on the end of October. Mike and
Nancy had the OCTOBERFEST for ABTO’s general meeting in the fall month. Mike and her were
fine hosts for the event, sharing some great “brats” for the event. We offer our condolences to
Mike and family as Nancy rests in peace in Chicago.
Yesterday was like opening up a time capsule when Marcia and I visited our old neighborhood
on Monte in Mesa. It’s an annual get together in the neighborhood with the people across the
street from our old house on “Halloween” with brats, food, drink and the passing out of the trick
or treat candy to the many children brought into the neighborhood in cars. Probably 500-750
children and a few big ones came bye with their sacks wide open, looking for a candy deposit.
A gentleman strolled across the street coming up to me and asking, “Asking you Ennis?”
Acknowledging him and shaking his hand, I stood up and we conversed a while, while the others
were eating and enjoying the chitchat about the year. George said he would have to go, as his
wife might be tired of passing out candy at the house. He invited Marcia and me to stop by the
house and take a look, since it was 8 years since we left the first Bonneyville Mills’ locality. I told
him if wasn’t too late, we would.
Upon leaving I asked Marcia if she would enjoy reminiscing the old days at 626. The couple in-
vited us in and we looked around in amazement as the fresh coat of paint made everything look
new again. Even all of the shelves and built ins the garage harbored were still in tack like we had
just left them. One could almost hear the people stroll through the garage and chat, looking at
the different memorabilia throughout the garage. The overhead was gone, but still circled the
ceiling in my imagination. An occasional whistle could be heard, as the starter set engine went by
a crossing.
The back and side yard still had the two ponds, dry now and one could visualize the long trains
(Chuck Grady) as they swept around the tracks along the wall and 5 foot Ferris Wheel to head
around and out the side of the lot to circle the pond in the front. It was well worth the time we
took, revitalizing those memories of yesteryear. It was motivating, but humbling to think back of
all the people, who shared and assisted us at Christmas on the 70 by 100 piece of land.
This month a new board will be elected to guide the club over the next two years. It’s a chore,
but enjoyable to organize and lead the club to new horizons, we hope. They’re out there, but
need to be exposed for all to enjoy. Give it some thought. Don’t forget to turn your vote in for the
November General Meeting.
Keep those trains running,
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Nominations being accepted for Annual Glenn Sampson Award
The Glenn Sampson Annual Engineers Award was approved by the ABTO Board three years ago. Bob and Sandy Rauperstrauch were the recipients of this first prestigious award. Ginny Morris was presented the 2011 award and Bob Clark received the award posthumously. This is the only award presented by the Club on an annual basis. The Board felt the club should recognize the work its members do on an annual basis. In approving this award, the Board stated, "We don't need many awards, just one and the club should play a role in who is picked to receive the award, thus the reason for presenting the idea of the Glenn Sampson Engineers Award. Glenn exemplified the true spirit of volunteerism in a club and had a tremendous ability to get along with all members. If there was work to be done Glenn was there." ABTO individuals need to nominate who they think should receive the award. They do this by naming the individual and in a no more than one page description explain why this individual should receive the award. These nominations would be submitted to Rich Hull. He will pick 2 other individuals, one who will be the President to work with him to pick the actual winner. This award will be presented at the an-nual Christmas Party. Your nomination needs to be in Rich's hands by November 20. You can e-mail your one page nomination to [email protected] or by regular mail: 25025 S. Lakeway Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Phone: 602-684-1203 (cell) or 480-802-5308 (home). There are some rules: A person can nominate anyone including his/her self. Board members can be nomi-nated. The rules are simple, you as a member just need to nominate that person who should receive this important award. Again, send you nomination to Rich Hull by November 20. Previous winners of engineers award: Jack Slinkard * Ennis Thompson * Glenn Sampson * Jerry McKenzie * Rich Hull * Bob & Sandy Rauperstrauch Ginny Morris Bob Clark Jim Kangas * Presented prior to being a board sanctioned project
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BIG SALE NOVEMBER 9th, 7:30am-5pm Dan & Patience Hoag-
Wild Eagle Railroad—4007 N. 22nd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. 85015 “SNEAK PEAK” for ABTO & Railfans is November 2 from 3pm-5pm. Please call Dan at 602-799-1356 to let him know to look for you during the sneak preview times. As you may know, our railroad operations shut down last year due to a major home re-model project. Now complete, we have begun the hard work of getting the layout back in order. Over 10 years of open houses two times a year really took its toll, and we have found that we need to do some comprehensive restructuring/repair of the infrastructure. We have already had some great ideas on how we want to reconfigure things, but we have a lot of “stuff” to sort through. As we begin these significant renovations, we have de-cided to virtually start over, we are going to be selling lots of Eaglewings’ steel buildings, accessories and rolling stock
VENTURE OUT RV RESORT 5001 EAST MAIN ST, MESA LOCATED BETWEEN GREENFIELD AND HIGLEY, EXIT 60 AND THE RED MOUNTAIN 202 on Hig-
ley or Greenfield
Please join the module group for a short two day event at Venture Out. Setup will be at 11am on Friday January 17 then run trains after setup until 5:30. Saturday we will run trains from 10am until 3pm and then tear down. We will not set up Thomas in this adult community but it will be a two sided display. JimKangas
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McCormick-Stillman Railfair-photos by Don Sorenson
These ABTO items are being offered for sale
Logo Patch $2.00
Tan Cap with Logo $12.00
Apron with pockets and Logo $13.00
Denim Shirt with pocket and Logo $20.00
Club Vest with Pockets and Logo-Appliqué $27.00
Polo Shirt with Pocket and Logo $26.00
(available in white, tan and light blue)
Sizes larger than XL will be an extra charge
Prices are subject to change
To place an order, please contact Tony Vacek
623-566-9274 or [email protected]
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CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE:
The Christmas Open House Schedule is below for everyone’s convenience.
The train displayed here will be operating at Rich & Sharon Hull’s
Rooster Creek Railroad located in Sun Lakes during the Annual
ABTO Christmas Open House Tour. So gather your family and enjoy
the Holiday atmosphere.
Please checkout ABTO website for the maps of locations and up-
to-date information. www.azbigtrains.org
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We had time and I was impressed by the works at the Bailey Yard in North Platt. This is so large
you can’t describe it. 300 tracks wide and 8 miles long. The facility has two hump tracks for making up
trains 24 hours a day. UP has 2500 employees here. You can view the works from an 8 story observation
tower.
We then toured the facilities of the UP Yard in Cheyenne along with touring their museum. We
also saw a “Big Boy” at local park.
On to Denver and the Forney Museum of Transportation. Includes cars, motorcycles, bicycles and
wagons in addition to trains and another “Big Boy”. We capped off the trip with a ride at the Georgetown
Loop and we were pulled by a Shay. In the afternoon it was on to the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden.
Dennis Busby
RAILFANS TRIP Nebraska, Wyoming and Denver
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ABTO MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
The renewal fee is $30.00 per year and the new
membership fee of $35.00 per year entitles you
to attend all meetings and events, to receive the
monthly newsletter, and to have one name badge
created for you. Additional badges may be pur-
chased for $7 each.
ABTO CONTRIBUTIONS
Members are encouraged to contribute articles,
letters, illustrations and/or photographs related
to garden railroading for inclusion in the news-
letter and/or posting on the club web site.
Members who have hobby-related items for sale
or trade may submit an advertisement for publi-
cation and/or posting at no charge. Please limit
each ad to a maximum of four lines. Accompany-
ing photos will be considered for publication as
space allows.
OBJECTIVES
Membership in Arizona Big
Train Operators (ABTO) is open
to anyone with an interest in
gardening and the creation &
operation of large scale model railways. At our
meetings, items of mutual interest associated
with the hobby are discussed and demonstrated.
Meetings are typically held at member’s homes,
where they have the opportunity to showcase
their railway creations. General meetings are
usually held on the third Saturday of the month.
ABTO BOARD MEETINGS
Board meetings will be held on Wednesday prior
to the general meeting of each month. Board
meetings are open to members who are current
on their dues and have an item for the agenda.
If you plan to attend, call a Board member to
confirm location, time and date
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