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HO News May 1, 2021
Layout converted to Digitrax DCC. Significant changes; 1. system will allow only one controller per decoder number, 2. three contact attributes a. tethered , b. duplex/radio c. infrared.
Member Posting
In an effort to make the club’s website more appealing to members, we have made it possible, during this trial period, for any member who is logged in to add a post. Bill F, 5/12/2021
Sugar Tour!
In the Spring of this year, MCMR members were invited to tour the U.S. Sugar plant in Clewiston Florida.U.S. Sugar produces 800,000 tons of sugar each year. That’s one billion, six hundred million pounds of sugar. Sweet!The company provided the bus, the guides and a meal among other things, all …
Summertime News
Sadly, Martin County Model Railroaders lost our fellow member, John Penicnak this summer. John, an enthusiastic model train man, was an effective and dedicated leader of our organization. He provided direction and he he helped introduce some innovative ideas, not the least of which was the concept of raising funds …
West Side Layout is Officially Under Construction
Yesterday afternoon we started building the West Side layout. The fact that there was an on going tornado warning did not stop progress! In a short span of time, with many hands, a number pieces of benchwork were completed with precision. Members met from 3 PM to just before 7 …
West Side Layout Renovation Begins with Demolition
In order to make way for the new, the old must be removed. In the following photos, recently provided by Larry McCarthy, are some familiar faces who are working hard to deconstruct the old West Side Layout.The old layout has been part of the club for a long time and …
New Member!
MCMR is pleased to announce that Peter Ellison has become the most recent member of our Club. Welcome Pete!
Condolences
As most of you know, members of our club have recently suffered the loss of a loved one. On March 3, 2015, Katherine Cialgo passed away. She was the wife of member Dennis Cialgo. Her obituary may be read here: http://www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com/tribute/details/10806/Katherine_Culverhouse_Ciaglo/obituary.html#tribute-startIn addition, we were recently informed that the mother of one …
Welcome To Our New Members!
We at Martin County Model Railroaders are pleased to welcome four new members to our club. They are: Richard Gustafson, Bruce Kopf, Ed Martz and Alan Tesson. Welcome to MCMR!