The November meeting was well attended with the highlight being a presentation by Ed Spencer, of vintage super-8mm film produced from footage taken from the 1950's of the Talyllyn Railway. Certainly a production of historic interest.
Grant Miles provided a comprehensive slide show from his visit to Southern Scotland and Northern England last summer. The slides depicted wonderful scenery, both inland and on the coast, together with attractive gardens cottages and houses. All pictures filled with much modelling inspiration.
Allan Mearns presented some historic slides depicting stations, signal boxes and other railway features in Southern amd Mid-Scotland.
Last but not least, David Foster gave us a report on his recent trip to Britain, including his attendance at Warley Model Railway Show held at the Convention Center adjacent to Birmingham Airport. David also descrobed some of the trials and tribulations of his rail travel.
Jack Breddy and Charles Grant were welcomed as visitors to the meeting.
Our December meeting will be held at the usual Elliot Street location on the 8th of the month. It has been tradition for members to bring modest amount of seasonal fare. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served as usual.
at the Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive, Brampton Ontario.
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm
A resurgance of popularity of model trains and slot car racing has helped boost the profits of model maker Hornby. The company's pretax profits for the first half of the year rose by more than 50%.
Profits are set to be boosted further by sales of the recently introduced Harry Potter Hogwarts Express train set. Sales of the set are going very well.
March 23, 24 -Toronto - Model train show, Congress Centre 650 Dixon Road.
April 27 & 28 - Brampton - Great British Train Show.
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