It's October and Time for a Big Treat
Last month, Division 9 held its annual business meeting at the Vicksburg Michigan Railroad Depot Museum. Check out this month's YardMaster, for details and wonderful photos.
For October, we are in for a special treat with a different type of tricks. On October 19th we will gather at Bruce Chubb's for an operating session on his famous Sunset Valley RR. I personally have been a fan since reading his book on How to Operate Your Model Railroad, which came out in the late 1970's. I still have my well-read volume, and I continue to use it as a reference. Things will start at 9:00 A.M. and there will be a short break for lunch. Bruce has recommended Mr. Burger, a great Grand Rapids tradition.
What about the tricks you say? Well I'm sure that there will be a variety of short turns, haulers, and running the varnish over the layout. My kind of tricks.
Coming Up in November
In November, Division 9 will be going to the Battle Creek Model Railroad Club, on West Michigan in Battle Creek. This is another layout worth seeing.
Finally, I like to say thanks to those who have visited the site over the last several years. As I now am a resident of the Lowcountry of South Carolina, it is difficult for me to attend the Division meetings. Also, as I am the Secretary of Division 8 of the Southeastern Region and their webmaster/social media person, there are only so many hours in the day. I will do my best to continue to visit for our meetings, when I'm in town. Your new webmaster will be Tony Vacha. Details for the transition are still being worked out. It has been great serving the Division and you all should be thankful for what a great division and group of members that you have.
Casey Bartman
Walterboro, South Carolina.Be sure to check out this months YardMaster for details concerning upcoming events.