Denver Garden Railway Society Newsletter

The Denver Garden Railway Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education, promotion and enjoyment of all aspects of garden railroading.

View from the caboose Volume 35 Number 12 December 2018

Hello fellow members, Content View from the During the November General caboose Meeting we’ll be holding elections Museum for the 2019 Board Officers. Programs

In Memory 2019 Officer Candidates: Past President: Jim Rippey Train stuff President: Jim Desautel Holiday Party Vice President: Jack Shelley/ Guy Mason The Uintah Treasurer: Al Blount Calendar Secretary: Bob Leise Minutes

Since we have multiple candidates for the VP slot, we will vote via a written ballot during the November meeting. Nominations for all Officer positions will re- main open until the vote takes place. Please contact any board member if you wish to run for an officer position. To be on the written ballot, I need to know your status by 11/26/2018. Write in votes will be al- lowed.

HOBO I’m pleased to announce we have filled all of the Stand- BRUNCH ing Committees for the 2019 Board:

The Hobo Brunch Group meets Exhibits: Scott Vance on the 2nd Saturday of every Publications: Jeff Lillo month at 8:30 a.m. Next Programs: Ron Keiser meeting December 8th at Valley Hospitality: Michelle Miller Inn. Just show up, no reserva- Garden Rwy: Alan Olson tions necessary! Web Site: Bob Finch Location: “Valley Inn, 1997 S. Clinics: James Mackay Wadsworth Blvd.” Please contact Byron & Marta Fenton at Summer Tours: Chris Greenwald 303 936-0920 with questions. Library: Joe Foss/Dave Brian LIBRARY Outreach: Terry Foley/Joe Foss

If you see a train movie that you Lastly, I would like to recognize those leaving the board would like to watch, check with at the end of the year, thank you for your efforts to sus- Dave Brian or Joe Foss. DGRS tain our club!! has a library of Books, Maga- zines, and DVD's about Garden DeAnn Vance Past President Railroading, and railroading in Erlene Finch Programs general. Members may check- out and borrow these items. If Michele Rippey Hospitality desired, you may contact Dave Brian at [email protected] The next General meeting will be held at the Clements and request a disc in advance. Center on Tuesday, November 27th, at 7pm.

Membership Hope to see you there! Annual dues for 2019 are $48 jim for a family membership, or $36 for an individual. Mail your check to: Al Blount, 6038 Iris Way, Arvada, CO ***** Annual Dues 2019 ***** 80004 or bring to the meeting. Club Dues for 2019 are due by the end of this year. $48 for Fam- ily, or $36 for Individual Membership. Make checks payable to If you want your membership “DGRS” Bring your check to the meeting or mail to: card, please include a self- addressed stamped envelop The Denver Garden Railway Society with your check. c/o Al Blount P.O. Box 9256 Denver, CO 80209

Museum

_The “Trick or Treat Train” event was run on October 27th and 28th. _Sales from donated items, the donation boxes and steam up for 2018 total is$2,227.00 _A reminder to new members that there are a few requirement- sthat need to be met in order to operate trains at the museum. You must agree to work 8 hours a year to help maintain the railway, pass a short written test and sign a new volunteer document with the CRRM. Call Don McCullough for more information at (303-421- 4879) or Alan Olson (303-748-0957)

Alan Outreach

The train plays circus music. Just enough to drive old men crazy, but great for children. The set was designed to be carried in the back of a small car– easy to assem- ble and easy to transport. The set is designed to be expanded. With a LEGO built by Joe. The museum is giving the club $100 for the trains and tracks it up.

Terry Foley

DGRS Trick Or Treat Train

Dear Friends and Members, We have been informed that our good friend and longtime DGRS member Douglas George has passed away.

Doug was a fan of the CB&Q. He ran long passenger and freight trains at the DGRS Garden Railway many times a year. He regularly participated in and ran trains at our shows and exhibits. Doug owned his own electrical contracting busi- ness and provided some of the electrical services work for the Colorado Railroad Museum and the Club Garden Rail- way.

No memorial service has been planned. Doug will be listed on the DGRS Memorial Plaque on the side of the DGRS Al- pine Tunnel building.

Warmest regards, Bob Finch [email protected]

Programs

Program for November 27, 2018 The White Pass and Yukon Railroad Presented by Joe Foss

Joe Foss will conduct a presentation on the White Pass and Yukon Railroad, which he and his wife, Dianne, rode on their trip to Alaska and the Yukon this past July. As part of the presentation, Joe expects to show a movie on the Railroad which runs about ten minutes in length. This should be an informative and scenic program you will want to see.

Programs Update 2018

November 27, 2018 Joe Foss will conduct a presentation on the White Pass and Yukon Railroad.

December 2018 No General Meeting.

January 29, 2019 Phil Johnson, current superintendent with the Georgetown Loop Railroad, will be presenting a program on some of his railroad experiences including the Georgetown Loop and the Great Western Railroad.

February 26, 2019 Annual swap-meet at the Clement’s Center.

March 26, 2019 Wally Weart will be presenting a program on the Alaska Railroad.

eRLENE

DGRS Holiday Party DATE: Saturday January 5, 2019 Time: 11:00am- 1:00pm

Location: 281 W 104th Avenue Northglenn, CO 80234

Meal cost includes: Buffet / drink (coffee/tea/soda) / tax / gratuity Note: Alcohol will not be covered

Cost: Adult: $24.00 | Senior (65+): $22.00 | children (4-12): $13.00 Please send payment (checks payable to DGRS) to Al Blount by 12/20/18 6038 Iris Way, Arvada CO, 80004 Questions: Contact Michele - [email protected]

Garden Railway Club News This section is an opportunity for our members to learn from the efforts, tips, techniques, and news of other garden railway clubs. Please Click on the following link to access from the following clubs: http://www.denvergardenrailway.org/ index.php/links-to-other-clubs/

Northern Colorado Garden Railroaders Rose City Garden Railway Society

Bay Area Garden Railway Society Gold Coast Garden Railway Society

Puget Sound Garden Railway Society

Santa Clarita Valley Garden Railway Club

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Local News and Photos can be found @ www.rockymtnrrclub.org/rmrrcnews/news.htm

Kansas City Southern SD70ACe No. 4006 is the railroad's newly repainted locomotive honoring U.S. military veterans.

NEXT BOARD MEETING THURSDAY JANUARY 3rd, 7:00PM The meeting will be held at Mike Harris Clubhouse, Parker Road and Peoria. Contact an officer for an exact address and directions.

3073 F (Patterson) Road Grand Junction, CO 81504

Cross Orchards Historic Site allows visitors to step back in time and experience early pioneer life in western Colorado. The Red Cross Land and Fruit Company was established in 1899 and operated a massive orchard on the site until 1923. Today, Cross Orchards is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and Places.

It features a workers' bunkhouse, blacksmith shop, country store, and a collection of vintage farming equipment. The site includes farm equipment, implements and tools, a period farmhouse, a recreated train depot and Uintah Railway exhibit with railroad cars, an engine and caboose, and historic horse-drawn road-building equipment It is also home to the largest collection of Uintah Railway cars on the Colorado western slope.

MARC HOROWITZ

COURTESY BOB & PAULETTE PONCAR

DATE EVENT ADDRESS

November 27, 2018 General Meeting 7:00 PM Tuesday “The Alaska and White Pass Railroad” a Meeting Location – Clements Community Center presentation by Joe Foss 1580 Yarrow St. Lakewood, CO 80214

November – December ***** Annual Dues 2019 ***** Bring your check to the meeting or mail 2018 Club Dues for 2019 are due by to: The Denver Garden Railway Society the end of this year. $48 for c/o Al Blount Family, or $36 for Individual P.O. Box 9256 Membership. Make checks pay- Denver, CO 80209 able to “DGRS” December 2018 Happy Holidays No Meeting

January 5, 2019 DGRS Holiday Party at Cinzzetti’s 11:00 AM Saturday Cinzzetti’s 281 W 104th Avenue Northglenn, CO 80234 (303) 451-7300 January 29, 2019 General Meeting 7:00 PM Tuesday “The Georgetown Loop and the Great Meeting Location – Clements Community Center Western Railroad” presented by Super- 1580 Yarrow St. intendent Phil Johnson Lakewood, CO 80214