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A Newsletter of the LGB Model Railroad Club of Chicago
August, 2010
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All Aboard!
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This month --
by Wayne Zoeteman
Fellow club members,
Lots of Open Houses
I can’t believe that it is August already. Where has the
summer gone? I hope that you have made it to a few open
houses this season, since there have been some
spectacular ones on the schedule. Whether they are big or
small, there is always something interesting to see on each
one. If you haven’t made it to any of them there are still
lots to see in August. Just check out the schedule.
Don’t miss them!!
As for the news about LGB/Marklin goes, I can
sum it up in one word: WOW!! Yes, it seems that after
two insolvencies, Marklin is able to operate with a profit.
And for those who are members of the Marklin-LGB club,
I am sure that you are impressed with the DVD you have
received in the mail, exploring the world of LGB. I
certainly am and cannot wait to see the second one (yes,
we get DVDs a year). The layout that the president of the
LGB club has shown on the DVD was at the 125th
anniversary fest in 2006 in Nuremberg, and it looks even
better in person. For those who are not members of the
Marklin-LGB club, I will bring the DVD to the Southland
show and we can view it on the “Movie theater screen”.
never set it up, took it down or put it away, you are in for
quite a treat, also a big thank you from your fellow club
members who have done it.
So there is plenty for us to do in the coming
months. Hope to see you out there at least once.
Keep on chugging,
your club President, Wayne S. Zoeteman c
Membership Renewals
IMPORTANT -- If you have not paid your dues, this
will be your last newsletter. Notices have been sent to
those who are due to renew. To check your due date,
look on the mailing label of this newsletter to see when
you are due. If you only get the electronic copy, check
your membership card for the due date or call Jim
Snorek at 847/468-0013 for your date. Thank you.
As far as the shows, we have the very special
Union, IL layout at the Railroad Museum. Always a fun
time to be had there with never quite the same display,
which I like, both the clubs layout and the museum’s
running equipment. Come on out and you can not only
run your own trains but ride the real thing for free,
available to members who help out and their families.
The Southland show has grown to a very special show
with more to see every year. It is also the closest show to
me so plan on seeing me there at least one day or more.
The iHobby show is also fast approaching, where we can
see what other hobbyists are doing as well to set our
biggest and highly detailed layout up. That means that the
layout will feature an overhead catenary line with power
for the trains coming off that overhead system. If you
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LGBMRRC of Chicago
11N013 Williamsburg Drive
Elgin, IL 60124
Make your check payable to “LGBMRRC of Chicago”
and write your member number on your check. Thanks!
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Along the Mainline
Member
News:
by Bill Halupka
Last month I mentioned that the “humid days of
summer have officially arrived”! That sure was an
understatement! We’ve sure had a lot more days in
the upper 80’s or lower 90’s than that last year.
Throw in some violent thunderstorms, and it’s been
really interesting working on the garden layout.
There also seems to be no end in site. But I guess it’s
better than SNOW!
Harry Sorenson of the
CAGRS club has suffered
an aortic aneurysm. He is
at Sherman hospital in
Elgin. Sometime after a 45 hour surgery he opened
his eyes. His recovery is
currently uncertain. We
all wish Harry a full and
quick recovery. c
At least I’ve been able to work inside where it’s airconditioned. New signals for our layout are being
constructed. If you’ve ever come out to one of our
displays, you might have noticed the problems we
have with our track signals sticking. Nothing like a
good train wreck. We’ll, I’ve been working on new
replacement signal masts that will solve the problem.
They are a cross between LGB parts, IP Trains –
LED Signals, and a little scratch building. No
moving parts to stick. Just “Super Bright” red,
yellow and green LED’s. The lighted signals should
really enhance our layout. Plus they will be more
reliable. I’ve also started to replace the “plugs and
sockets” on the yard wiring cable. The old plugs
have been causing head aches for a while now.
Instead of a 2-pin and 3-pin plug on each turnout,
there will be a 5-pin DIN plug. I hope that solves all
our set-up problems.
Club Officers
President
Wayne Zoeteman - South Holland 708-331-2903
email - [email protected]
Vice President - Program
Bill Halupka - Brookfield (708) 485-7193
email - [email protected]
The open house schedule has grown very rapidly.
There are 10 layouts on the schedule for August,
three on the 8th, four on the 15th, and three on the
22nd. I’m sure with all those choices, you can find
time to visit one or two. September will bring us five
more layouts. I think we’ll set a record for the
number of open houses scheduled in one season.
Vice President - Communications
Jim Rusch - Editor/Publisher
Bartlett (630) 830-0378
email - [email protected]
Vice President - Membership
Paul Januska - Western Springs (708) 784-3520
email - [email protected]
September 4th and 5th is our first display layout
since March. Bob Rustemeyer will once again be
coordinating the layout at the Illinois Railway
Museum. This is always a fun set-up. We not only
get to run our trains, but ride on the full size 1 to 1
trains. It doesn’t get any better than that. Sign up on
line, or give Bob a call to help out. There will be
“free” tickets available to ride trains, for everyone
that helps out.
Secretary/Treasurer
Jim Snorek - Palatine (847) 468-0013
email - [email protected]
LGBMRRC of Chicago
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We also have the “Southland Railroad Show” in
September. This is at Richards High School in Oak
Lawn. We will be setting up in the evening on Friday
the 24th. Trains will run both Saturday and Sunday,
the 25th and 26th. This show has grown over the
years into a very large show. Not to be missed. Give
Larry Tomko a call, or sign up on our web site.
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Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the iHobby
Expo this year. This is the largest display layout we
do. We need all the help we can get. Plans are also
underway for the Holiday Magic layout at Brookfield
Zoo, and the Holiday Trains display at the Morton
Arboretum. Watch the web or your newsletter for
details.
(South) on Hemlock Ave. Go about three quarters
down the block to 149 N. Hemlock Ave. (Mailbox is
a train engine). We are about four blocks west of
Route 83. c
That’s about all I have this month. If you have
any thoughts or questions, please feel free to call or
send me an E-mail.
Steve & Kathy Zimmermann
832 Aegean Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60193
Phone: (h) 847-895-4658 (c) 847-606-5060
Open House - Sunday, August 8th
Bill Halupka — (708) 485-7193
E-mail — [email protected]
Layout Description: Little Bear Logging Railway
originally built in the spring of 2007, a single dog
bone loop built on a ladder on post construction
technique. After 2 winters of track heaving, we tore
almost everything out, raised the bed and laid track
on a half pipe filled with screenings. Loosely staged
in the steam era of logging, The Little Bear Logging
Railway has 2 separate tight looped tracks consisting
of about 230’ of LGB track. LBL features 3 hand
built bridges over a gorge and a 22’ climbing hand
built trestle. Watch as the engines wind thru the
towering evergreens.
Until next month,
keep those trains rollin ! c
Open House - Sunday, August 8th
The Olsen’s
149 N. Hemlock Ave
Wood Dale, Il
Phone: (630) 860-7069
Come October we (the Tuesday night four man work
crew) move inside to the basement and LBL’s turn of
the century logging layout (a work in progress). All
Layout Description:
Welcome to the GB&O railroad. It all began about
eight years ago after visiting the Chicago Botanic
Gardens. We saw their railroad exhibit and I knew I
had to have one. After visiting CAGR member open
houses we developed our plan for a railroad.
Our railroad has about 200 feet of track that goes
around two gardens. Visitors first travel around the
pond that is about eighteen feet in diameter and seven
feet deep in the center. We began with three fish, the
rest was their doing. The water lilies, hyacinthine,
and other plants call to the squirrels and birds to
come for a cool drink. The second garden is a twentyfour inch raised area that hosts numerous plants and
flowers, and a village (bird houses) that is serviced
by a trolley.
Directions:
From Irving Park - Turn South on Ash Street (Ready
Electric on the South West corner). Turn right (West)
on the first street after crossing the railroad tracks
(Potter Street). Go one block on Potter and turn Left
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buildings and trestles are hand built from pictures or
plans. Enjoy the grandkids loop completely around
the basement and through the stairs. We run LGB on
track power and Bachmann logging engines on RCS
and battery power.
used for freight service.
Directions:
From the North: Take route #53/I290 south to
Elgin/O’Hare Expressway (West). Exit at Wright
Blvd. Turn Right (north) and continue to Westfield
Lane. Turn Right to end, Aegean Drive, and turn left
1 block. 2 story white brick.
Directions:
We’re right in the middle of Elmhurst, just 2 doors
off of St. Charles Road.
From the east, take I-290 to St. Charles Road, west,
exit approx. 1 mile to Mitchell, go left.
From the west, take I-88 to 290 west (Rockford) to
St. Charles Road , west.
From the south, take I-294 to I-290, west (Rockford)
to St. Charles Road , west.
From the north, take I-294 to North Ave exit, then I290 west exit, then I-290 east exit, then St. Charles
Road, west exit. c
Many of the locomotives on our railroad features
sound, as well as a mix of USA and Aristo Craft
equipment.
From the South: Take Route I-355 north to #53 north
to Elgin/O’Hare Expressway (West). Left turn on
Thorndale Ave. (west) Exit at Wright Blvd. Turn
Right (north) and continue to Westfield Lane. Turn
Right to end, Aegean Drive, and turn left 1 block. 2
story white brick. c
Open House - Sunday, August 15th
Open House - Sunday, August 8th
John & Lorrie Rockey
2N252 Pleasant Ave,
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: 630-858-6957
Brad & Carol Bennett
375 South Mitchell Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: 630-941-3472
Layout Description:
Santa Fe and Western RR
Layout Description:
The layout began construction in 2001 and is
designed to operate on 2 levels. 2 Trains run
independently of one another through tunnels, over
bridges and trestles and through forested areas. The
railroad was named “B&C Railroad” for the owners,
Brad and Carol Bennett and occupies a third of the
back yard garden in an area approximately 33’ x 25’
and separated from the yard by a raised stone wall.
The Santa Fe and Western is now 5 years old, and has
approx. 800’ of track. We are loosely modeling the
ATSF RR in Arizona and New Mexico. The garden
has 2 ponds with 80’ of stream and 5 waterfalls. This
year’s additions include our model of a Fred Harvey
hotel in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and a 8 track train
The buildings and wooden trestle was scratch built in
a scale of ½ inch, and 25’ of concrete trestle was
formed in pale concrete. Stainless steel track is used
throughout with featured ballast of crushed pink
granite also called “Ruby Path”.
The entire railroad is illuminated in some way, either
with Malibu lights, scale street lamps or building
lights. Dominant livery is the “Denver & Rio
Grande” and the lower main line is often used by the
“California Zephyr”. The upper level is typically
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shed modeled after an ATSF engine house in
Barstow, CA.
Directions:
*** Please note - not all GPS systems will find us we are in an unincorporated area, and many will
miss-guide you to an incorrect area in Glen Ellyn.
To get to us from either North or South: Take 355 to
the North Avenue (Rt. 64) Exit.
Go west
approximately 1 1/2 miles to Glen Ellyn Road (stop
light), turn right. Take Glen Ellyn Rd. to the 1st stop
light - Armitage Ave. & turn left. Go 3 blocks to
Pleasant and turn left. Our house will be on the right
hand side of the road - watch for the cross-buck! c
CLUB INTERNET SITES
Arizona Big Train Operators
http://www.geocities.com/~azbigtrains/
Bay Area Garden Railway Society
http://www.bagrs.org/
Chicago Area Garden Railway Society
http://www.cagrs.com/
Columbus (Ohio) Garden Railway Society
www.cgrs.org
Florida Garden Railway Society
http://www.fgrs.org/
Greater Cincinnati Garden Railway Society
http://www.gcgrs.org/
Indiana Large Scale Railroaders
http://www.indylargescaler.org
Open House - Sunday, August 15th
Ray and Karen Holich
1601 Willow Lane
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Phone: 847-228-5396
Layout Description:
Rock River Pass Railroad
The Rock River Pass RR is five years old. It is built
on an Oriental Rock Garden, which is over twenty
five years old and contains a dried river of rock. The
Rock Garden was inspired by Japanese Gardens we
have seen around the country. The Railroad consists
of about 500 feet of track in six loops with a siding.
Digitrax DCC powers the two main loops and the
small loops are DC.
LGB Model Railroad Club of Chicago
http://www.LGBMRRCC.com
Miami Valley Garden Railway Society
www.mgvrs.com
Puget Sound Garden Railway Society
http://www.psgrs.org
Sacramento Valley Garden Railway Society
http://www.svgrs.org/
San Diego Garden Railway Society
http://www.sdgrs.com
Washington, Virginia, & Maryland Garden
Railway Society
http://www.wvmgrs.org/
Wisconsin Garden Railway Society
http://www.wgrsociety.org
The main loops are the inner loop, which uses eightfoot diameter curves. The inner loop is elevated with
hundreds of trestle bents to make leveling the track
easier, plus several scratch built bridges The outer
loop is built on the patio wall blocks the shape has
been in place for at least 25 years. This made it tricky
to fit the track on the wall. Most of the curves are
four foot diameter with some wide radius track where
needed to fit the curve. The area between the Rock
Garden and the patio area narrows to about four feet,
hence the Pass. Each loop is 175 feet long.
The primary theme of the Rock River Pass RR is the
Circus. The town of Rock River is at the East end of
the layout. The Circus is located inside a loop just
west of the town. The buildings are made from Jig
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For additional Club Listings
http://www.gardentrains.org/gta/community/clubs/clubs.asp
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Stone molded concrete blocks. We have made a
house with a fireplace, a Fire Department with Fire
Trucks, A Jail for Elroy and Jake, a Church complete
with brass bell in the steeple, station house, out
house, etc.
Internet Sites
LGB Model Railroad Club of Chicago
http://LGBMRRCC.com
LGB/Marklin
http://www.marklin.com
A farm with scratch built farmhouse with a Jig Stone
fireplace and a barn made of cedar decking cut to
size. Several bird house buildings. Just like in the
movie several Big Fish in the Rock River. Plus an
area of Southwest influence buildings. We added a
loop of track next to the shed.
Piko-America
http://www.piko-america.com/
Large Scale Online
http://www.largescale.com/
Directions:
Directions from the South use I290 to Woodfield
Mall exit at Higgins Road, go straight on Frontage
Road three lights to Golf Road, Rt. 58, Turn right,
East, At Busse Road, CVS on corner, turn right. Next
light is Willow Lane turn left, Second house on right
with two white pillars. From North use Route 83
South to Golf Road, Rt. 58, turn right. Next light is
Busse Road turn left. Next light is Willow Lane turn
left. Second house on right. From East take Golf
Road to Busse Road turn left. Next light is Willow
Lane turn left. Second house on right. c
National Model Railroad Association
http://www.nmra.org
Finescale Railroader Magazine
http://finescalerr.com
Garden Railways Magazine
www.gardenrailways.com
Large Scale Central
http://www.largescalecentral.com/
Big Train Operator Club
http://www.bigtrainoperator.com/
trains.com
http://www.trains.com
Open House - Sunday, August 15th
Chuck & Nancy Serchuck
1304 Fern Drive
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Phone: 847-437-5704
Margaritaville Railroad with Beach, Triple Loop –
Bridge, Waterfall, Tunnel, Pond, Boardwalk,
Brewery and Winery.
Directions:
Directions from the South use I290 to Woodfield
Mall exit at Higgins Road, go straight on Frontage
Road three lights to Golf Road, Rt. 58, Turn right,
East, At Busse Road, CVS on corner, turn right.
Next light is Willow Lane turn left, Second house
on right with two white pillars. From North use
Route 83 South to Golf Road, Rt. 58, turn right.
Next light is Busse Road turn left. Next light is
Willow Lane turn left.. From East take Golf Road to
Busse Road turn left. Next light is Willow Lane turn
left. c
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600 acres of Trees & Trains
Chicagoland’s Largest
Garden Railway Store
Ph. 815-334-9100
Fax 815-334-0000
www.STAUBIN.com
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Open House - Sunday, August 15th
Pat & Bill Schwartz
1385 Medinah Drive
Itasca, IL
630-285-8070
From the southwest, take I-355 north to Lake Street.
Turn right (east) at the bottom of the exit ramp and go
immediately into the left turn lane at Rohlwing Road.
Turn left (north) on Rohlwing and follow the above
directions.
The Alpine Valley Railroad began
operations in September 2003. This above-ground bilevel layout with about 250 feet of LGB track is
designed to simulate a valley and its adjacent
mountainside in the Old West. It was inspired by the
highline on the Durango & Silverton. The installed
structures try to reflect this locale.
If you can access the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway, take
it east to the traffic light at Rohlwing Road (Route
53). Turn right (south) on Rohlwing and go about one
mile. Medinah Drive is the first traffic light south of
Irving Park Road. Turn right (west) into Medinah
Woods Club. Please note that we do NOT live on
Medinah ROAD, which is an Elgin-O’Hare exit. c
The Alpine Valley Railroad has LGB engines and
rolling stock. It usually features two Moguls, one heading
up a passenger consist and the other a freight train. It uses
the LGB MTS system for control. With proper
coordination, three trains can be operated simultaneously
on this 28’ by 16’ raised layout.
Open House - Sunday, August 22nd
Ron and Gayle Althardt
15902 Woodbine Circle
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: 847-634-0637
The Alpine Valley Railroad underwent a
major renovation over the past 2 years. It now has a
new wall and several features were rebuilt. Although
the original “trees’ and some ground cover remain,
new plants have been added with the hope that they
will be mature by 2012.
The major industry on the Alpine Valley,
reflecting the chief engineer’s personal taste, is a
brewery.
Layout Description:
As you enter the G & R Railroad, you will be greeted
by “Smokey” our carved black bear from Colorado.
Just to Smokey’s right, you encounter our whimsical
Disney and Circus village, outfitted with many of our
friends and features from Disney World as well a
Ferris wheel and Circus Tent. Mickey would be
proud! As you continue through the layout you will
see a number of different villages and period settings
surrounded by ponds and waterfalls.
Directions:
If you come via I-294, exit on I-290 West (to
Rockford) from either direction. Take I-290 West to
Exit 7, Lake Street. There are three Lake Street exits
westbound on I-290 so be sure to look for Exit 7. At
the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left (east). Stay in
the left lane and turn left again (north) at the second
traffic light, Rohlwing Road (Route 53). The second
light northbound is Medinah Drive. Turn left again
(west) into Medinah Woods Club, continue to the
curve in the street and look for 1385 on your right.
The yard and water features were constructed using
approximately 150 tons of rock and moves over
40,000 gallons of water per hour. These water
features provide an interesting backdrop to the
settings throughout the yard. You’ll also note that
there are over 3000 annuals with a vast array of
perennials that create this colorful garden.
The railroad operates with five miles of scale track,
eleven (11) running G-Scale model trains. The Santa
Fe Chief Passenger train circles the perimeter of the
back yard, while a long freight train makes its way
over bridges crossing the large waterfall moving
towards a massive boulder fountain! As the train
continues its trek, it moves through a tunnel directly
If you come east or west via I-90, exit to I-290 East
(Route 53 South). Take I-290 south to where it
becomes I-355 and follow the signs to the Lake
Street Exit 7. Stay away from the right lanes that take
I-290 east to Chicago. The Lake Street exit is under
that overpass. At the bottom of the exit ramp, follow
the instructions above.
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behind the Fairy Castle. Some of the other areas
include farm houses, barns, and even a saw mill, just
to name a few. As you continue, you won’t want to
miss the Indian Village, complete with Teepees,
cowboys, and a working geyser!
Open House - Sunday, August 22nd
Don Miller
281 Woodland Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: Ph1: 847-432-6151 - Ph2: 847-432-6183
As you stroll though the layout, don’t forget to look
for all of the different animals we have tucked away.
They include moose, bears, raccoons, and even a
walrus to mention just a few.
Woodland Road RR Co.
Visit the world of the Woodland Road RR Co. in
Highland Park, Sunday July 13th from 1 P.M. to 5
P.M. A half acre of forest plunging down to a deep
ravine provides the natural setting for seven tracks
running around white oak trees, shagbark hickories,
river birches, trillium flowers, jack-in-the-pulpits and
may apples. Little of the natural environment was
disturbed in this seven year effort inspired by the
nearby RR system at the Botanic Garden in Glencoe.
Three remotes operate five Crest receivers on as
many tracks through one transformer and two LGB
transformers operate two tracks built on piers at chest
height. One is a Swiss cog RR at a seven-degree
angle and the second is level in a dog bone shape
featuring a circus theme. Circus barker
announcements and calliope sounds mix with the
cacophony of barnyard noises at the farm and the
station announcements by the town as crossing gates
rise and fall accompanied by the many sounds of
seven engines puffing away. Bridges, tunnels and
engine sheds abound with rivers running all about.
Somehow the 50+ pieces of rolling stock survive the
daily attacks of raccoons, coyotes, foxes, squirrels,
rabbits and deer. Don’t miss the quarry and the
Yukon White Pass Alaskan RR work train and the
hardy road construction crew braving the elements.
We sure enjoy our layout. We hope you will too!
Directions:
From the north, take Interstate 94 to Route 60 (Town
Line Road). Exit and go west on Route 60 to Route
21 (Milwaukee Ave.). Turn left onto Route 21 and go
south approximately 1.5 miles. Woodbine Circle will
be on your right as the road narrows down to two
lanes (just past American Hotel Register building
with numerous flags in front of their building). There
is a Walter E Smyth Furniture store on the corner of
Woodbine and 21. Turn onto Woodbine Circle here.
From the south, take Interstate 94 to Route 22 (Half
Day Road). Exit and go west on Route 22 to Route
21 (Milwaukee Ave.). Turn right onto Route 21 and
go north approximately 1.5 miles. Woodbine Circle
will be on your left just after the Corporate Woods
(The Walter E. Smith Furniture Store is on the NW
corner of 21 and Woodbine Circle), turn left here.
The subdivision is located on a “horseshoe” like road
with two entrances (north and south). Look for the
flashing cross buck in front.
Directions:
If you are not coming via the interstate, Woodbine
Circle is located midway between Route 60 and
Route 22 on Milwaukee Ave. (Route 21) in Vernon
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Directions: From the corner of Lake-Cook Road and
Highway #41 in Highland Park go East 1.0 mile to
Greenbay Rd., turn North go .9 mile to Roger
Williams, go East .3 mi. to St. Johns, go South .3 mi.
to Woodland Rd., go East .3 mi to 281 Woodland Rd.
You’ll see the RR sign there. Park on the street, walk
down the asphalt driveway, not the gravel drive
adjoining; follow the RR signs and arrows down the
steps into the welcoming world of the Woodland Rd.
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Open House - Sunday, August 22nd
Paul Allodi & Daughter, Anne Allodi
2609 School Drive
Rolling Meadows, IL
Phone: 847-342-9092
Illinois Railway
Museum
Display
Show
Sept 4th & 5th
Layout Description:
The PandA (Paul & Anne) was started in late 2009 in
my Daughter, Anne’s back yard. It is an “L” shaped
layout 6’ x 25’ built on a raised flower bed
surrounded by a 3’ sitting wall. Track consists of an
irregular loop with 1 passing siding that was laid with
the help of a 5 man “Track Gang” composed of
CAGRS friends and was landscaped by Anne and her
friends. Many of the rocks and trees came from the
layout of the late Dave Zack. Operation consists of 2
trains alternating in opposite directions and passing
on an insulated siding track. Scenic features include:
2 bridges, a faux river, and a rock tunnel.
Join in the fun! Come to run
G-Scale
and ride 1:1 Scale
Fun for the whole family!
Sign up online or
Directions:
From north or south, take IL53; exit Euclid Ave. east
to first stop light (Rohlwing Road). Turn right on
Rohlwing Road, go south to second left (Campbell).
Go left on Campbell to second stop sign. (School
Drive). Turn right on School Drive and proceed to
2609 on the right.
From the east take Golf, Central or Algonquin west
to New Wilke Road. Go right (North) on New Wilke
Road to Kirchoff Road. Turn left on Kirchoff, and go
NW to stoplight at Meadow Drive. Turn right on
Meadow, go one block to stop sign. (School Drive)
Turn left on School Drive one block to 2609 on left.
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Call Bob Rustemeyer
at
(773) 774-2838
Set up begins at 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sept 4th
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Next on the continuing story of Dennis Wind in Florida.
The police department is getting new additions to its fleet.
The Dodge Chargers even come numbered after locally
famous (infamous?) police officers.
Caught this photo
as the train slowed
down before
entering the 'yard'.
A Chicago & NorthWestern Switcher Pulls a
couple of car carriers, loaded with sports cars,
SUVs and police cars, along the main line.
Headline News --- Geneva Curve Railroad
Welcomes Thomas --- Flash
Thomas being
passed by a local
freight in the yard,
horns and bells
sounding (a bit
more of that
imagination is
needed).
Shortly after dinner today, Thomas
the Tank chugged onto the main line
of the Geneva Curve Railroad, having
completed a 10 month journey from
the Chicago, IL area. Thomas was
welcomed by the crew working the
yard with enthusiasm (imagination
please).
After the trip down from the cool and cloudy climate of the
industrial North, Thomas sought relief from the strong
affects of the
relentless Florida
Sunshine by
borrowing by
visiting Mother
Goose who loaned
him her (see
below)...Styling,
eh?
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Open Houses
Date
August 8th
Location
Bob & Gloria Olsen
630-860-7069 - 149 N. Hemlock Ave., Wood Dale
Steve & Kathy Zimmerman 847-895-4658 - 832 Aegean Dr., Schaumburg - 60193
Brad & Carol Bennet t
630-941-3472 - 375 S. Mitchell Ave., Elmhurst - 60126
August 15th
John & Lorrie Rockey
630-858-6957 - 2N252 Pleasant Ave., Glen Ellyn - 60137
Ray and Karen Holich
847-228-5396 - 1601 Willow Lane, Mt. Prospect - 60056
Chuck & Nancy Serchuck 847-437-5704 - 1304 Fern Drive, Mt. Prospect - 60056
Bill Schwartz
630-285-8070 - 1385 Medinah Dr., Itasca - 60143
August 22nd
Ron & Gayle Althardt
(847) 634-0637 - 15902 Woodbine Circle, Vernon Hills - 60061
Don Miller
(847) 432-6183 - 281 Woodland Rd., Highland Park - 60035
Paul Allodi & Daughter, Anne 847-342-9092 - 2609 School Dr., Rolling Meadows - Noon ‘til 4pm
September 12th Madison & Gayle Parker (630) 851-4056 - 2345 Alder Ct., Aurora - 60504
Paul Januska
(708) 784-3520 - 1111 Birch Ln, Western Springs - 60558
September 26th Linda & Larry Cerwin
847 395 6614 40336 N. Sunset Dr., Antioch - 60002
David & Judy Silverton
847-680-3838 - 323 Alexandria Dr., Vernon Hills
Ken & Dawn Kolman
October 10th
Harry Sorenson
(847) 669-8936 - 13400 Sun City Blvd, Huntley - 60142
Call Bill Halupka to schedule your open house date at 708-485-7193
All Open Houses are from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Eighth Annual
LGB and “G” scale items for sale
SOUTHLAND MODEL
RAILROAD SHOW
LGB #2096S Austrian Diesel w/sound (LN) in box
$550 obo
LGB #40560 Hot Metal Car (NIB) $200 obo
LGB #40570 Calanda Brau Reef Car (NIB) $200 obo
LGB #10154 Activation track (NIB) $150 obo
ALL ABOARD!!
LGB #45260 \”Jever\” Box Car (LN) no box $150
obo
The
Annual
Southland
Model
The EighthEighth
Annual Southland
Model Railroad
Show is on track and
picking up speed!!
The
show
is
presented
by
the
Harold
L.
Richards
High
School
Music
Department.
Railroad Show is on track and picking up
speed!! The
show
is presented
Saturday,
September
25 th 2010 &by the
th 2010 Music
Harold L. Richards
High
Sunday, September 26School
Department.
LGB #4059 Auto carrier (NIB) $175 obo
LGB \”LCE\” Train - 2 locos, 1 car (used) $350
LGB #55000 Central Station type 1 (used) $150
LGB #55010 Train Mouse (used) 2 available $75ea
H.L. Richards High School
10601
S. Central Avenue, Oak
Saturday,
September
25Lawn,
th Illinois
2010 &
Sunday,
September
26
th
Last year, models of all scale were displayed by some 23 area2010
clubs and viewed by more
Lehmann Toy Train \”Wild West\” building kit (NIB)
$75
P&H #PS10G power supply (LN) $175 obo
than 2,000 people during the two day event. This show provides the ideal venue to show off
your display to other
railroadRichards
enthusiasts while enabling
band and choir students to raise
H.L.
HighourSchool
funds to defray the cost of future music trips.
Bridgewerks Mag15 power supply (used) $175 obo
10601 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, Illinois
Loys Toys 10 amp power supply (LN) $50
Last year, models of all scale were
displayed by some 23 area clubs and
viewed by more than 2,000 people during
the two day event. This show provides the
ideal venue to show off your display to other
railroad enthusiasts while enabling our band
and choir students to raise funds to defray
the cost of future music trips.
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Also - sixteen various “Pola” & “Piko” buildings.
Stations, houses, yard buildings, etc.
Mostly Euro
style. Have been outdoors for a few years. Well
used. Minor repairs on some. Worth between $75
and $175 new.
Priced to sell at $30 - $35 each.
Send me an E-mail if your interested.
( [email protected])
Bill Halupka
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LGB Model Railroad Club of Chicago
2010 Schedule
LGB Club Display Layouts and Meetings
Sept. 4th & 5th
Sept. 25th & 26th
Oct. 22nd - 25th
Nov. & Dec. ?
December ?
Labor Day Train Show - Illinois Railway Museum - Union - Bob Rustemeyer - (773) 774-2838
Southland Model RR Show - Richards Highschool, Oak lawn - Larry Tomko - (847) 823-0280
iHobby Expo - Stevens Convention Center, Rosemont - Bill Halupka (708) 485-7193
Holiday Train Display - Morton Arboretum - Kevin Kell - (708) 524-0483
Holiday Train Display - Holiday Magic - Brookfield Zoo - ?????
Conventions & Shows
August 1st - 8th, -- 26th Annual Garden Railway Convention -- Tacoma, WA
Sept. 1st - 4th -- 30th National Narrow Gauge Convention ----- St. Louis, MO
Sept. 4th & 5th, -- Labor Day Train Show -- Illinois Railway Museum -- Union, IL
Oct. 21st - 24th, -- 26th Annual "iHobby Expo" --- Rosemont, IL
Nov 6th & 7th
-- Midway Village RR Show -- Rockford, IL
Nov 13th & 14th -- "Trainfest 2010" -- Wisconsin State Fair Grounds -- West Allis, WI
Nov 14th
-- Great Midwest Train Show - Train Show Inc. - (630) 290-1962 -- DuPage County Fair Grounds. Wheaton
Dec 12th
--Great Midwest Train Show - Train Show Inc. - (630) 290-1962 -- DuPage County Fair Grounds. Wheaton
Open Houses - See page 11 for future Open Houses
“LGB,” The Big Train, “ Lake George & Boulder,” the LGB “Circle” logo and the LGB “Nameplate” logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of E.P. Lehmann Patentwerk
LGBMRRC of Chicago
11N013 Williamsburg Drive
Elgin, IL 60124
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