Last month’s program was very interesting and was provided by Wally Watts to fill in for Tim Moore who had an unscheduled family matter come up.  It was about the investigation of a train wreck on the Rio Grande in Colorado. The refreshments were provided by Jim and Thomas Bryan and were excellent. The fish from Lake Barkley probably thought otherwise.

On Saturday, Oct. 4 we had the annual picnic in Crofton and it came off very well. It was well attended and the CSX provided at least 5 nice trains for our enjoyment. Thanks to the Hopkinsville bunch for bringing the drinks and setting it up. Also, the displays set up by Steve Miller, Wally Watts, Wallace Henderson, and Steve Gentry were enjoyed by all. Thanks, fellows.  The weather cooperated and was quite pleasant. The opportunity to relax and enjoy ourselves with each others company in the shade of the pavilion was great.

During the October meeting we will be accepting nominations for our officers.  The election will be held during the November meeting. Let me take a moment to encourage anyone that would like to be an officer to consider it and realize that we are a very friendly chapter and all offices are to be considered open and no one will feel bad if someone runs for a position.  It is a serious responsibility and an opportunity to take the Chapter in a different direction and perhaps accomplish other things that are not being covered now. We are always open to input and your opinions.

Keep  Saturday, November 1st open for the annual open house to be held at Don Clayton’s house and hosted by Don and Wally Watts.  This is another chance to enjoy the friendships and interests that we have developed over the years and to see a first class model railroad in action.

I will be looking forward to seeing your smiling faces at the next meeting on Monday, Oct. 27, at 7pm at The Center in beautiful downtown Madisonville.