Kentucky Museum Model Train EXPO Huge Success The sHOw Model Train EXPO was hosted by the Kentucky Museum on the campus of Western Kentucky University as part of the Warren County Bicentennial. Around 1000 persons visited the display from July 12th through August 2nd, 1997. On Friday August 1st, Governor Paul Patton, County Judge Michael Buchanon, Mayor Eldon Renaud, members of the Kentucky Legislature and friends were guests of Western Kenucky University and a luncheon was held in the room where our EXPO was on display. We had trains running and several visitors actually came over to get a closer look. We have been invited to have another EXPO next year. Model Train EXPO Travels to Auburn, Kentucky Museum The next EXPO will be in Auburn, Kentucky on September 19th and 20th 1997 at the Libray Museum.

Rumsie Butler 1947-1997 Mr. Rumsie Gid Butler passed away on Sunday, August 24th, 1997. A native of Letcher County, Kentucky, Rumsie Butler was a charter member of the sHOw Modular Model Railroad and club Treasurer. Butler operated Butler Motors on College Street. A model railroader since the 1960's, he was also a long time member of the National Model Railroad Association and the Louisville & Nashville Historical Society. He took many photographs of trains and had a fine collection of model trains. He contributed financially to the club on several occassions to support what he said was a dream come true to have a model railroad club in the area. We enjoyed many great times in his home, at his business location, where the club has met the past two years, and attending EXPOS, train shows and conventions. Rumsie's enthusiasm and love for the hobby and support for the sHOw club and friendship will be truly missed.

Minutes The business meeting met Saturday August 2nd, 1997 at Butler Motors, president Paul Jones presiding. Paul Jones reported that the Lion's Club at Park City would be cooking in their new building and no space was available for a Labor Day EXPO in Park City. The next EXPO will be at Auburn, Kentucky Library Museum on Friday, September 19th and Saturday, Sepember 20th, 1997. The following modules were scheduled for the EXPO: Boyd:2; Butler:w; Dowell:1; Jones:2; Oakes:1; Hadden:1 and the club bridge. Members will be asked to sign up for work at the Barren River Imaginative Museum of the Sciences so that we can finish the layout in time for the Christmas season at the museum. The Kentucky Museum has invited us back next year and we will ask them to host the spring EXPO for the city and county schools. Mike Dowell will ask Mike Buchannon if we can have a space on Fairview & 31-W by-pass for a Christmas EXPO December 6th, 7th, 13th & 14th, 1997. Treasurer Butler reported $486.68 in the treasury plus $21.00 in contributions in the sHOw caboose. New members Kenneth Crowe and Len Thompson were welcomed at the meeting. Next Meeting: Sat. Sept. 6 10:00 AM KY MUSEUM on Western's campus.