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ROUNDHOUSE REVIEW

The Monthly Newsletter of the

BOEING EMPLOYEES’ RAILROAD CLUB – ST. LOUIS

VOL. XXVIII No. 2______FEBRUARY 2005 __Editor:_Ron_Hardy_

External Website - [www.berrc-stl.com]

received $10 for each active George will be out of town employee and $6 for each retiree. through mid March. Mike Chizmar Next Meeting We also need to update our has graciously volunteered to man "President's Award" trophy that the library in my absence so if you March 8, 2005 hangs over in Bldg 64 in the hallway need something, please contact him. 7:00 p.m. that Recreation is on. The latest date is 2001, so we need to add the Contest – John Huebner – No report. Bridgeton Trails Branch 2002 through 2004 President's of the awards. As soon as we determine Tools – Bob Keeler – No report. St. Louis County Librarys who those people were, I'll get with Linda Watson and have the trophy Freight Agent – Vic Dunajcik I picked updated. up the hunter green sweatshirt this afternoon so I brought them with Twenty-eight members and guests of CONDUCTORS’ REPORTS me. I didn't have time to E mail the Boeing Employees’ Railroad Club everyone to let them know I have – St. Louis were present at the Swap Meet – Wayne Schimmel – them. But I brought them with me Bridgeton Trails Branch of the St. Our swap meet next spring will be for anyone that brought their Louis County Library when President held at the NORTH COUNTY checkbooks with them. The price of Bob Keeler called the regular COMPLEX on Redman Rd on April the sweatshirt without logo went up a monthly meeting to order on 2 nd . dollar between the time I made the February 8, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Tom Tables sales are moving along. inquiry into the availability of the Yates, a MDC retiree, was in So far, I have 37 people signed up hunter green color and by the time I attendance. for 95 tables. placed the order; therefore the prices I would like to have someone with logo are as follows: Sizes M to OFFICERS’ REPORTS put flyers out at the GATS show next XL.....$12.50 Size XXL.....$14.00 weekend. I’ll be on a campout until I didn't price the XXXL because Secretary – Ron Hardy – The Saturday night. I plan on going minutes of the January 2005 meeting no one expressed an interest in that Sunday, but the flyers should be were accepted as corrected to reflect size. I would assume the same there on Saturday. Vice President Rick LaBeau presided incremental increase would exist I have the contact for Queeny over the meeting. Motion to approve Park for next September 10, 2005. which would raise the price to about by Don Landschoot, second by Dale We don’t have to pay for it before $15.50 but that's a guess on my Schuk. September 1st. part.

Treasurer – Bruce Ketts – The Roundhouse Review – Ron Hardy – Program – No report. Treasurer’s report for January 2005 Any items you wish to have included was accepted as presented. in the February newsletter should be Magazine – Dale Schuk – I have to the Editor by February 22nd. been asked to subscribe to the Councilor – Rich Young – We Items for the March newsletter are magazine: The Railroad Press. The received our budget from Recreation needed by March 30th. cost is $20 per year for 4 issues. I and got $688.00. We will need to need at least 5 people (4 additional) submit payment requests and 2005 Library – George Rees – – Mike before I will purchase it. Please dated receipts to Linda in order to Chizmar reports the overdue book contact me if you are interested. receive payment and be eligible for has been returned. next year's budget. Basically we Video Library – Dale Schuk – The following members have videos due 1 back at this meeting: Afflick, and We have 2 people (1 couple) by a current employee or a retiree. Shindel. signed up for the Rome trip so far. Please consider running for an office. Dale has talked to Bill Afflick and Global said that because of the low will meet with him this weekend to number that they would not run the Bill Dowdy will look into a couple receive the overdue tapes. trip as planned. So, for the ones different train destinations for the who have signed up, they will be 2005 Christmas Party. HO Modules – Jim McClain/Kevin transferred to one of their other Brown – We set up on Saturday trips. We had planned on meeting BRING AND BRAG morning at the Heart of St. Charles with Global last month but the snow for the St. Charles Railroad Club came and we cancelled. WE plan on Wayne Schimmel showed a hopper swap meet. The wind and cold air meeting with them in the next couple he decorated for Ed Duddy and kept us moving fast and we got it of weeks. explained the joys of working with done in two hours. We are now taking deposits for old decals. The trains ran well most of the the Calif. Trip. Please sent $200 per time and we have enough people person. The dates are Wednesday, ANNOUNCEMENTS during the day and for tear down, September 14th thru Tuesday, Bob Keeler and Bob Leight hauled September 27th with 3 nights in San Rosters are available tonight. the trailers. We appreciate and Francisco, 3 nights in Portland, and 2 thank you for the help. nights in Glacier National Park. We The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. I feel it was a success and we now have confirmed reservations on also received a check for the club. Amtrak for the entire trip. Also have Respectfully submitted, Dale Schuk will be working on the reservations at hotels in San Ron Hardy, Secretary circus corner module and Kevin Francisco, Portland and Glacier. Boeing Employees’ Railroad Club Brown is working on the yard. Deposits have been made. The only – St. Louis A sign up sheet will be in the next problem is getting deluxe Roundhouse Review for the set up in accommodations from Portland to ###@@@@@### April. Glacier one night. We will use the lottery method to assign the deluxe Club Officers N Modules –Tom Mallien – The bedrooms for this one night. President Bob Keeler - work 232- modules were set up at the St. Louis 9372, home - 314-434-8640; Zoo over the Christmas holidays. We Web Site – Paul Stamer – No report. had good help, good weather and Vice President Rich LaBeau - home have been asked back again next Museum Volunteers – Bob Keeler – 636-397-1952; year. Trolley work is starting. Anyone wishing to participate in Secretary Ron Hardy - work 232- the GATS show this February in Club car – Don Landschoot – Club 5744, home 314-739-7285; Collinsville contact Tom Mallien. cars have been reduced to $7.50. We sold 5 cars in the past month. Treasurer Bruce Ketts - work 233- Trailers – Bob Leight – Bob installed 0737, home 314-389-0342; the new lights on the small trailer but they now have a short in the OLD BUSINESS Councilor Rich Young - work 232- wiring. Bob will try to correct before 7131, home 314-837-3407 the trailer is used next Saturday. We have openings for the positions of Program Conductor, Trip Trips – Bill Dowdy – We have Conductor and Councilor. The office ++++++++++ confirmed a bus for the trip to of Councilor is an elected position Jackson, MO on Saturday, April 23rd and must be filled during the March for the trip to ride the Jackson & elections. Southern. We are getting permission to park on the company property for NEW BUSINESS It is the responsibility of the this day. We will meet at 9:30 a.m., leave at 10:00 a.m. and return by The election of officers will be held members to report any change 7:00 p.m. Please forward you during the March meeting. The in their address, either home deposit of $38 per person as soon as office of President, Treasurer and or work, to the Secretary. possible and I will hold your checks Councilor must be filled by a current until April. You may take kids, employee while the office of Vice . grandkids, friend, etc. on this trip. President and Secretary may be held ********** We will have a good time. 2 Marvin Betts has some COMING EVENTS Fleischmann HO European Equipment for sale. You can March 12, 2005 – Alton Train Show; contact Marvin at 314-355-4290. Franklin Masonic Lodge, 1513 Washington Ave., Alton, IL; $2

Monticello Railway Museum Photo April 2, 2005 - Boeing Employees’ Train 2005 is on April 30th and Railroad Club – Spring Swap Meet; Throttle Time is May 1st. North County Recreational Center; The day will start at 8 a.m. at Redman Road. Nelson’s Crossing Depot at the museum. We will board the train June 15-18, 2005 - 2005 O Scale and leave for the 1st photo spot. National Convention; Collinsville There will be two trains Gateway Center; Hosted by the Big operating during the day. One will Bend Railroad Club; be a freight with MILW NW2 #1667, freight cars and a caboose. The September 10, 2005 - Boeing NW2 will run northbound in the Employees’ Railroad Club – Fall Swap morning and facing south for the Meet; Queeny Park; Weidman Road. afternoon. The passenger train will have CN FPA4/FPB4 and four IC passenger cars. Runby’s will be made along the museum’s ex-IC line. Multiple runby’s will be made at each photo location. A Saturday night photo session will be held at the museum. Throttle time on Sunday will be devoted to operating with one of the two trains from Saturday photo shoot. You will be the Engineer for a half hour along part of the museum’s scenic trackage. The price for the Saturday Photo Train day and night events is $40. The Sunday Throttle Time is $150. Contact Arthur Purchase, 1128 St Andrews Circle, Rantoul, IL 61866 or 217-893-4436 or email [email protected] Tickets are non-refundable and they do reserve the right to alter consists.

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The St. Charles Model Railroad Club has a new location for their layout. It is now located in the Ft. Zumwalt Park off Veterans Memorial Parkway just west of Hwy K in O’Fallon, MO

3 The Boeing Employees' Railroad Club Presents WEST COAST EXCURSION

Sept 14 through Sept 27, 2005

Trip Includes:

Rail - St. Louis to San Francisco, Portland, Glacier Park Bus - Ft. Bragg, Wine Train

Depart St. Louis Wednesday Sept 14 Arrive San Francisco Friday Sept 16 Depart San Francisco Monday Sept 19 Depart Portland Friday Sept 23 Depart East Glacier Monday Sept 26 Arrive St. Louis Tuesday Sept 27

3 DAYS AT SAN FRANCISCO INCLUDES SKUNK AND DINNER TRAIN 3 DAYS IN PORTLAND INCLUDES CITY TOUR AND MTHOOD RAILWAY

2 DAY IN GLACIER INCLUDES DAY TRIP

TRAINS ARE THE CALIF ZEPHYR, COAST STARLIGHT, EMPIRE BUILDER

FARE: Starting at $ 1366 (Double Occupancy)

For Reservations and Information Please Call Bill Dowdy at (636-532-5870) Days and Evenings

4 March 2005 BERRC Contest SCRATCHBUILDING!

The Particulars:

Scratch build a piece of Railroad-related Rolling Stock. Must "Ride the Rails".

Scale: Any

Materials: You Provide. Wood, Styrene, Metal, Resin, Marshmallows. Your Call. Underframe, Floor, Body must be scratchbuilt. Trucks/wheels, Couplers, miscellaneous detail parts (Grab irons, brake wheels, brake rigging, lanterns, window frames, etcetera can be sourced from the vendor of your choice or pulled from your spare parts bin.

Use your imagination! Speeders to passenger cars, Boxcars, you name it. Want to build a flanger? Go for it. Plans are available from many sources! Have Fun!

Voting will follow the now-standard routine. Vote for first, second, and third....first place vote worth three points, second place vote worth two points, third place vote worth one point. Talley of vote-point totals decides the winner.

Go Forth and Create!