Cook to Discuss Thomas Event at August 7 Meeting

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Board of Directors Cook to discuss Thomas event at August 7 meeting Harry Currie, President Bob Cook, ORM Past President, will discuss plans for the "Day Out With Thomas" event Larry Dodd, Wee President at the Oklahoma Railway Museum (ORM) meeting on Saturday, August 7. Since it is likely Drake Rice, Secretary to be HOT, HOT, Hot, we have moved the meeting to Johnnies at #33 West 33rd Street Charles Price, Treasurer in Edmond. We will meet at 6 pm for dinner and fellowship and Bob will start his presentation at 7 pm. Bob Hussey, NRHS Director

Members At large The "Day Out With Thomas" is coming to the Museum on October 1-2-3 and 8-9-10. Ed Birch, Jr., #1 As the coordinator of this event, Bob will discuss the various activities that have been Jim Murray, #2 scheduled for Thomas. "Day Out With Thomas" is a family event that offers aspiring engineers and their grownups the unique opportunity to ride with storybook friend Thomas Gary Githens, #3 the Tank Engine ™ . Bob Cook, Past President Ed Birch, Jr.; Train Show Chair There are many opportunities to take part in this great adventure. A sign-up form Jim Murray, Roadmaster is on page 6 and I would encourage everyone to help with Thomas. Larry Dodd, Program Chair Larry D. Dodd Charles Shinn, Membership Chair Vice President Bruce Ackerman, Editor and Program Chair Ed Birch, Sr., Director Emeritus Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd.

Deadline for articles submitted to P.S. The ORM Board of Directors meeting will be held Tuesday, August 31 at 7 pm this publication Is the 15th of each month. Mall to'Editor.' at the Oakwood Depot.

Inside this issue:

Museum Update

Let Your Child Have A Fun Filled Event At The Oklahoma Railroad Museum!

President's Column

'Thomas The Tank Engine' IsComingToORM (Left to Right) ORM members Chuck Shinn, Membership Chair; Steve Davis; Guy Lynn; and Surf The Web.. Jim Pasby synchronize their watches for the next departure of the Territorial Train during the The ORM Web site Operations Day on July 17. Mike Morgan Photo address is: oklahomarailwavmuseum.org. Professional Affiliate Member of Association of Railway Museums "Advancing Railway Heritage" Telephone number is 405/424-8222. arm

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I Museum Update...»..«.*..*.«*.«•». . by Drake Rice, ORM Secretary During the last month, The mechanical along the track. Bob Hussey "As always, volunteers work has continued at a good department has been busy. Construction will be finishing up are welcome to enjoy pace at the Museum. The New pads have been installed the track work during August, platform is now finished and on the diner, brake valves have which will include tampering and the activities was in full use at the Saturday, been taken off and being sent regulating the track so it will be of making the Museum July 17 Operations Day. The in, brake system is back in good shape for the "Day Out a showplace and Frisco Car has been painted together on the GN Chair car With Thomas" event in October. point of interest Pullman Green on one side and pads are being replaced. and the second side is being The blue car brake system has Charles Price and the mow for displaying prepared. The roof on the Rock been checked, retainers, bleed ing brigade will be going full Oklahoma railroads Island Combine railcar has off valves replaced, and the speed in trying to get caught up and railways history." been painted and all windows F-9 brake valve is being sent on the mowing along the right-of- are now installed and have in for service. The brake valve way. Gary Githens and friends handles on them. The ceiling is back for the Rl Combine are keeping the grounds mowed work on the car is finished, and railcar and the blue car and and with the help of Howdy, our the floor concrete has arrived will be reinstalled. Once official de-weeder, for flower and will be poured before installed, the Rl Combine car beds and walks. The Territorial Train leaves the August 1. will have a check on the journal Oakwood Depot during the pads with new oil added and Inside the depot, things Operations Day held July 17. In the UP Caboose, the the car will be tested for the are being hung and new window Mike Morgan Photo seats have been cleaned and mechanical work. Guy Lynn shades have been ordered. The one is out for repair. and friends have got the springs ORM Depot Store has been very The paint for the and leafs back in place on the active every Saturday as visitors interior of the caboose one truck that had some things drop by to visit and enjoy railroad is ready to be applied. out-of-pocket, thanks to the equipment and displays. The windows should guidance of former Rl be back by the end employees, who were car As always, volunteers are of July and will be knockers. welcome to enjoy the activities installed. The of making the Museum a caboose should be The loading dock platform showplace and point of interest ready by then to enter is 2/3's finished and should be for displaying Oklahoma railroads the operational group completed by September. In and railways history. of cars by the end addition, a load of ties has of August. arrived and will be installed

Membership Operations set for2005Season changes for 2005 The ORM Board In addition, of Directors established the the Birthday At the June ORM Board 2005 operations season to be Parties will of Directors meeting, Board April through October with continue to be members reviewed the dues Territorial Train Days on the scheduled on structure in accordance with 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Trains Operation Days the By-Laws and adopted the will operate beginning at 10:00 at the Museum. following changes for 2005. am and last train at 2:00 pm. Regular membership will be The Museum is always $30.00 and Seniors (age 65+) In addition, there will looking for members to assist and Students (up to 18 years special events at the Museum in the planning and working of age) will be $25.00. With during the year with the with these projects. For membership dues, members Territorial Christmas Express additional information, contact n December and a special event receive a 10 percent discount Pam Bell or Chuck Shinn on items purchased at the in either April or May, a World at ORM. War II re-enactment. The ORM ORM Depot Store and two Special Events Committee passes on regular Museum also will be working on some trains during the operations additional activities during season from April to October. the year. Boy Scouts offers railroading merit badge and Rescue Explorer Post 181 has by Gary D. Githens With the "Day Out With Thomas" event nearing, strong voted to provide first aid services efforts to promote ORM to scouting for "Day Out With Thomas." Post Many ORM members have have been minimal. I did pass out 181 is sponsored by the Baptist been involved with the Boy Scouts information sheets to scout leaders Medical Center. Additionally, a law of America. Several have at a Last Frontier Council event this enforcement explorer post expressed interest in assisting spring. sponsored by the Oklahoma County scouts with acquiring the Sheriffs Department has agreed railroading merit badge. I have discussed having to be present to assist with parking a scouting day at the ORM next and crowd control. Scouts visited the Museum year with Last Frontier Council this past spring from the Tulsa officials. Based on attendance I would like to create a display area. Guy Linn, Neal Baucom at Redhawk's baseball overnighters of each of the major model railroad and myself answered questions and special days at Frontier City, scales for display at the Museum and offered explanations to assist we could anticipate 900 to 4,000 and for use in the railroading merit the scouts with completing their tickets being sold. The ticket prices badge program. My thought is a requirements for the railroading would most likely be discounted boxcar of each scale setting on one merit badge. for this special event, but the section of track. Anyone willing exposure could be beneficial to donate a piece of equipment Oklahoma Passenger Rail to ORM. There would be many and track for this purpose or Fund Running Low parents attending with various skills with suggestions, please contact me that might want to join with us. by email at [email protected], Oklahoma's passenger rail fund is stored in a state DOT Benefits of being involved with reserve called the Oklahoma scouting can be reciprocal. Search Tourism and Passenger Rail Revolving fund. Passenger Rail Oklahoma (PRO) has learned approximately how much money will have been available for the Heartland Flyer service between 1999 and mid-2005 when the fund Let your child have a fun filled event is expected to run dry. The state has already expended $33 million. at the Oklahoma Railway Museum! PRO estimates that ODOT will have had available $34.8 million dollars, The following information is about having a Birthday Party excluding Amtrak rebates for at the ORM Museum inside the Birthday Caboose. The Birthday Party overcharging during the Amtrak Package is available to the public the third Saturday of the month CEO George Warrington era. This at the ORM Museum. The cost of the package, which includes rebate information is unavailable a train ride, is $175. and is why the train will still be in service in 2005. Here are some The 11/2 hour Birthday Party Package includes: additional details: * lhour use of the Frisco Party Caboose * Engineer paper party hats • $23 million from Federal Tax * Coloring books Rebate secured by U.S. * Party host or hostess Senator Don Nickles. * Guided tour through the Display Car * And, 1/2 hour ride on the Museum train for all birthday guests • $8 million from 1993 HB 1078 (state House Bill allocating a The Train Ride Party Schedule for the third Saturday of the month at the Museum is as follows: small percentage of overall gasoline tax collections). Party 1 Party 3 • $3.8 million from Ticket 10 am -10:15 am Set-up Time 2 pm - 2:15 pm Set-up Time Revenues/Cafe Car Revenues 10:15 am -10:45 am Party Time 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Party Time FY 1999 to FY 2001 (first 10:45 am-11 am Museum Display Visit 2:45 pm - 3 pm Museum Display Visit Train Ride 3 pm - 3:30 pm Train Ride contract). 11 am-11:30 pm • State expenditures for the Party 2 Party 4 service total approximately Noon-12:15 am Set-up Time 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Set-up Time $33 million. 12:15 pm -12:45 pm Party Time 3:45 pm-4 pm Museum Display Visit • 12:45 pm-lpm Museum Display Visit 4 pm-4:30 pm Train Ride Simply put, the Heartland Flyer 1 pm -1:30 pm Train Ride 4:30 pm - 5 pm Party Time is in deep trouble. To engineer your child's party at the Oklahoma Railway Museum, contact 424-8222, - 'The Flyer," Passenger Rail Oklahoma or mail request to ORM 3400 NE Grand Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111-4417. newsletter, July 2004 All Aboard! The President's Column

July 2004 Greetings To All!

No summer slump or slow down around the Oklahoma Railway Museum this summer. Everyone and everything is focused on having the Museum grounds prepared, rolling stock shinning and rolling, and our railroad track smooth and ready for our "Day Out. With Thomas," the first two weekends in October Gust 60 days away). I think with our work efforts and the Lords' grace it will happen.

It would be a big plus if you could come by and help with yard work, clean and paint equipment or visit with our visitors that come by on Saturdays and show them around. Just drop by Saturday morning or better yet call and advise us that you're coming so that we can have supplies ready for your use. My home phone number is 771-4584; if I am not there, leave a message.

Last March I had a great experience. Joan and I went with my daughter Tracy and son-in-law Kevin and our grandchildren Heather, Krista, Caleb and Cassady and visited Disney World in Orlando, Florida - the premier of family entertainment, masters of landscaping and detail facilities to perfection. They have 47 square miles of grounds they keep up and 55,000 employees to do it with; and they operate the park and they do it right with very few exceptions. If you have not been there, you owe it to yourself to go and take some youngsters with you, for there is entertainment for all ages. They have four major theme parks and it takes most of a day to scan just one. There's a need for a revisit the next day. The first Florida theme park, Magic Kingdom, was opened about 1971. Walt Disney himself was a real train buff, for he had built l/8th gauge railroad at his California home in the 1950's with a real custom built steam engine on the head end, to provide entertainment for his kids and visitors at his home.

When Walt Disney was a teenager about 1915 growing up around Kansas City, Missouri, he hung around train depots a lot. He and his brother became train vendors. This was before trains had diners. The vendors would buy snacks in town and resell them to the passengers on the train going to the next town. He wasn't too successful at this adventure for the difference between the buying price and the selling price was real slim. He was too charitable and usually had given away too much merchandise to a needy soul, but he loved the trains. Being that did not work out too well, he tried his hand at what he loved and did best and that was drawing cartoon characters. He kept doing this, barely making ends meet. In the early 1930's he moved to California because his brother Roy had moved there as a banker. Walt started a cartoon drawing studio for the movie industries, drawing cartoon characters. Business wise he was doing pretty good; but he had joined with a greedy business partner. On a trip to New York City, he found that he had not copyrighted any of his cartoon characters. His partner stole them from him, along with all his staff; due to a contract the partner had them sign. They were unaware that he was leaving Walt Disney out. What a huge disappointment this was to Mr. Disney.

Walt had to start over from scratch with new characters and ideas. On his way back to California from New York City, he came up with drawing a mouse character and his wife named it Mickey Mouse. All Walt Disney's good fortune started with a mouse. So it can be said that the Mickey Mouse whom we have all enjoyed through the years was born on a train. This is another example that all through life you've got to keep a positive attitude, regardless of how bleak things may look.

Things were now going real well for Walt. He was again coming back from New York to California on the train. He decided to build an amusement park - a life long ambition. He wanted to make it with entertainment for all ages, little kids to grandpa and grandma. So when he got back to California, he planned it all and bought land and built Disney Land. To his regret, he soon found he had not bought enough land for it was land locked with no room for expansion.

In the 1960s, he started planning for the construction of a larger theme park and this one was going to be built in Florida. So Disney World was created because of his love for Main Street Midwest USA. It had to have a railroad and due to his previous experience with trains, it had to be a real one to haul passengers. Due to the space he bought, he was able to build a narrow gauge railroad that went all the way around the theme park and he named the park Magic Kingdom. On entering the park, the first thing you see is the train depot and train. The reason for this is due to Walt Disney's growing up years. When you came into a new town in the Midwest, the first thing and the most important building would be the train depot.

It is real interesting to review the history of cities and towns of the USA and how the railroad was such an influence on the location, the layout of streets and the longevity of the cities and towns. Have a Great Month! Harry Currie BSNF donates two railcars to help complete historical display service around the engine. It would "We like to donate them "BNSF Today," June 13, 2004 be easy to run a wire over to the to museums or municipalities flatbed. Ultimately, the boxcar itself for these types of purposes," Two railcars - a boxcar and could be used as a display, says Faust. "The idea is that a flatbed - were donated by BNSF because it can be locked up." we can preserve some of this to the City of Keller, Texas, and heritage, and it does have a recently put into place as part good use in these cities." of a static display. The city is BNSF periodically donates out- refurbishing the new additions, of-service train cars to BNSF-served Traditionally, railroads which will join Keller's 1954 communities, says Joe Faust, have played a critical part in locomotive already on display. regional director, Public Affairs, Fort Worth. Typically, such communities, spurring population, growth and commerce. In many "The flatbed will be used donations are used as meeting towns, railroads are still a primary as a bandstand or display," says places and chamber of commerce employer. Having a vintage railroad Woody Mitchell, Keller economic offices, or in historical preservation engine or freight cars on display development director. "There areas honoring a community's helps preserve some of that already is electrical and water historical interests. heritage, says Faust.

Horseshoe Curve in Pennsylvania celebrates 150th anniversary Dan Cupper - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania The downpour was predicted and It was powered by two new Here's a quick summary of the most of the approximately 3,000 SD70Ms. Independence Day Horseshoe Curve patrons were well prepared with 150th anniversary celebration: ponchos, rain hats, umbrellas, etc. The rain cleared about a half- The Vice-President did appear hour before the light show began. The HSC light train was drawn, at the Altoona Curve minor-league The light train was held just out fore and aft, by freshly painted baseball game in the evening, of range until the program began, Norfolk Southern GE Dash 9's, but the rain was relentless (the when the train moved westward 9822 and 9828, each with HSC game against the Harrisburg on No. 2 track at about 5 mph commemorative 150th Senators was called after eight to the accompaniment of live music. anniversary magnetic logos innings) and his appearance at the The train stopped with the boxcar affixed to the sides of their noses. HSC 150th event was canceled. at the apex of the Curve. The (Secret Service agents had been engines and boxcar had their The train consisted of 10 brand- checking out Altoona and HSC own individual side lighting, and new, never-used-in-revenue-service for six weeks). the nose of the 9822 was also DTTX three-pack container well illuminated with lamps that changed cars, spliced by a commemorative As dusk arrived, the westbound brilliant colors. The light show, boxcar bearing the logos of all four Amtrak 41 (Three Rivers) was about which lit up the mountainsides in all owners of HSC - PRR, PC, CR, and the last, if not the last, regular train directions, continued for several NS. The well cars held generators, to pass through the Curve before minutes until a 30-minute fireworks strobe lights, detail lights, and rail traffic was stopped for the show began. At the conclusion of spotlights, the latter of which were festivities. NS Chairman David the fireworks, the NS business train synchronized and choreographed Goode and guests arrived aboard returned to gather its passengers, for the light show with multiple the NS business train on No. 1 track and the light train began to return spotlights placed at parking-lot level and disembarked, after which the down the mountain to Altoona. and in the trackside park. business train moved out of sight. ORM Train Ride Report for July 17,2004 Rail Happenings TRIP FREE YOUTH ADULT TOTAL Territorial Train Day- The next Territorial Train Day at the Oklahoma 11am 11 20 76 107 Railway Museum in Oklahoma City is scheduled for Saturday, August 21. 12 pm 4 15 37 56 Trains leave the Oakwood Depot on the hour beginning at 10 am through 1pm 3 8 26 37 4 pm. The train ride fees are: 3 years old and younger - free, 4-14 years 2 pm 2 9 23 34 old - $5.00 and 15 years old and older - $8.00. Docent led tours will be 3 pm 2 14 32 48 given of the historical railcars and locomotives. If you are interested 4 pm 1 _5 13 19 in being a docent at the Museum, contact Pam Bell or Chuck Shinn. TOTAL 23 71 207 291

Order An ORM Shirt - The Official ORM Shirt is available in sizes Ride Donations $2,077.00 of Medium to X-X-Large! The cost is $30 per shirt and they can be ordered Donations 15.00 by contacting Larry Dodd. For those who attend the 'Run Days,' we ask Merchandise 368.01 that you have a shirt in order to Identify you as a member, so the public Soda 47.00 will know who to seek out with questions. Get Yours Today!!!! TOTAL $2,507.01 the Dispatcher

Volunteers needed to help with "Day Out with Thomas " by Robert Cook, Past President, train play sets, along with We need all Museum Coordinator of'A Day Out With Thomas coloring sheets, and members to help with this event, Thomas' rubber stamps and arts and so please let Bob Cook know crafts for the children to do. what days and times you can "Thomas the Tank Engine" help or fill out the form below will be here at the Oklahoma There also will be a hay and mail it to him. His phone Railway Museum October 1 bale maze and an inflatable number is 943-8055 and his through October 3 and October moonwalk. Live entertainment e-mail is [email protected]. 8 through October 10 for a "Day also will be part of this event. Out With Thomas" event. There In addition, there will be a large The next "Day Out With will be train rides with Thomas, merchandise tent selling all Thomas" planning meeting is storytelling and videos, Thomas kinds of Thomas merchandise. scheduled for Sunday, August 8 at 2 pm at the Museum.

Ves, I am interested in helping with Thomas The Tank Engine1 event.

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I understand that there are four-hour shifts. The times and duties of each shift will be determined later. I am interested in volunteering on the following dates and times (check dates, circle times):

Thursday, September 30 morning noontime afternoon

Friday, October 1 morning noontime afternoon Sir Topham Hat! Saturday, October 2 morning noontime afternoon ©Thomas and Friends ™

I Sunday, October 3 morning noontime afternoon

| Thursday, October 7 morning noontime afternoon

Friday, October 8 morning noontime afternoon

1 Saturday, October 9 morning noontime afternoon

J Sunday, October 10 morning noontime afternoon

Please detach this form and mail it to: Bob Cook, ORM, 3400 NE Grand Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73111-4417.

Since "Thomas the Tank Engine" left the depot more than 50 years ago, this Really Useful Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have chugged their way into the hearts of preschoolers and grownups worldwide. Based on The Railway Series of classic stories authored by a father who loved trains and wanted a shared with his son, "Thomas & Friends" ™ is a rite of passage that inspires the imagination while teaching the life lessons of friendship, exploration and cooperation.

Through "Day Out with Thomas," parents, grandparents and siblings will join preschoolers on this journey. The experience will engineer miles of smiles for the whole family and introduce a new generation to railroading.

Passengers board the Territorial Train at the Oakwood Depot during the Operations Day held on July 17. Mike Morgan Photo Volume 39, Issue 7 Page 7

ORM Depot Store - Featured Item of the Month The Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd. (ORM) has ORM License Plate other items available for both Ride in style and announce the children and adults at the Museum with an ORM logo front Depot Store. These include license plate. Use it on trucks, baseball caps, polo shirts, commercial vehicles and cars, t-shirts, lapel pins, and or better yet, put it on your wife's coasters. Funds raised car! Available at the ORM Depot by donations for these items Store. support the Museum project. ^Ov* 405/424-8222 The Depot Store, located $10.00 each inside the Oakwood Depot 3400 NE Grand Blvd. Okla City, OK on the Museum grounds, l^f is open during regular Museum hours -10 am to 4 pm on the third Saturday of each month Pam Bell Photo from April through October. This year on October 1-2-3 and 9-10-11 ORM will be hosting 'A Day Out With Thomas' and special items related to Thomas will be available for sale. Now is the time to hecome an ORM Member Crosstie Donations For those interested in becoming members of the Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd., Friends and families Central Oklahoma Chapter of the NRHS, memberships are available at the following of ORM continue to make rates: Regular Membership - $25.00 per year, Senior Member (Retired) - $20.00 per donations for crossties, year, and Student Member (Full-Time Student) - $20.00 per year. National Railway Historical Society equipment and facilities dues are $20.00 per year (Wives are an additional $3.00). (Student memberships are $10 each.) on the Museum property For information on membership, contact the Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd., 3400 NE Grand and on the leased track. Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111. If you want to make MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION: a donation to purchase a $25.00 per year - Membership to the Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd. crosstie, a donation of $25 will help purchase a new $20.00 per year - Senior (age 65 "plus") and Student (full-time student) crosstie. You can donate Membership in Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd. a crosstie in recognition or in memory of someone. All $20.00 per year • To add Railway Historical Society (NRHS) Membership (add $3.00 for spouse) (Student Memberships: $10 per year) donations should be made out to the Oklahoma Railway Send your application and dues to: Oklahoma Railway Museum , Ltd. Museum Ltd. 3400 NE Grand Boulevard Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111 Please note on the check Name what the donation is for, and mail it to: ORM Ltd., 3400 NE Grand Boulevard, Oklahoma Address City, Oklahoma 73111.

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TIMETABLE Any changes to the following information or articles for "the Dispatcher," should be directed to the Editor, Bruce Ackerman, 1408 NW 183rd Terrace, Edmond, Oklahoma 73003-4066, (e-mail: [email protected]). For information on upcoming programs, contact Larry Dodd, (e-mail: [email protected] ORM telephone number: 405/424-8222. Oklahoma Railway Museum (ORM) - Saturday, August 7 - Bob Cook, ORM Past President, "Day Out With Thomas" event Johnnies, #33 West 33rd Street, Edmond - 6 pm ORM Board Meet/figs ~ Tuesdays, July 27 and August 31-7 pm-ORM, 3400 NE Grand Boulevard, Oklahoma City Upcoming ORM Meeting - Saturday, September 11 - Speaker and program to be announced - ORM, Oklahoma City - 6 pm ORM Operations, Territorial Train Day-Saturday, August 21 - Train rides 11 am - 4 pm every hour - ORM, Oklahoma City Thomas & Friends Meeting -Sunday, August 8 - ORM, 3400 NE Grand Boulevard, Oklahoma City - 2 pm Oklahoma "N'Rall - For information, call Mary Hanson, 405/478-2302 Oklahoma Passenger Rail Association - - Rail Consumer Advocate Organization. Meets bimonthly. For information, write or call Roger Carter, 1120 South 21st Street, Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018, 405/224-7423 Passenger Rail Oklahoma - A grassroots advocacy organization. Meets every Saturday and Sunday morning an hour prior to the arrival of the Heartland Flyer in Norman. The depot opens at 7:50 am. Contact Evan Stair at [email protected]. www.passengerrailok.org. 405/366-8957, or 517 Claremont, Norman, OK 73069-5020. Depot volunteer opportunities are available. Oklahoma S.W. Division NMRA - 2nd Saturday each month, 1 pm, Goldman Room, Kirkpatrick Center, Jim Heidon, President Yukon's Best Railroad Museum - Thursday/Saturday/Sunday and by appointment. Located 1 block north of Main and UP tracks in Yukon. Call John Knuppel, 405/354-5079, for times and information. OUT OF TOWN Railroad Museum of Oklahoma - Tuesday thru Friday afternoons, Saturdays till 1 pm, Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm, HO, N and Lionel layouts Meets 3rd Tuesday at 7 pm at Old Santa Fe Freight Depot, 702 North Washington, Enid Enid Model Railroaders (HO & N) - Wednesday 7 pm to 9 pm, 9 am to Noon, Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm, 702 North Washington, Enid 580/323-3051. Memberships are available at the following rates: Regular Membership is $25 per year, Senior member (Retired) is $20 per year, and Student Member (Full-Time Student) is $20 per year. National Railway Historical Society Dues are $20 per year (wives are an additional $3). (Student Membership: $10 per year) For information on membership, contact the Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd., 3400 NE Grand Boulevard, Oklahoma CHy, Oklahoma 73111-4417.

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