Tag Archive for Short Line Model Railroad Club

Let’s Keep on ‘Truckin’

Harry Huckemeyer As we approach the second month of the new year, things appear to be “status quo.” No major changes to report regarding any major progress being made pertaining to the virus now affecting so many, and the current forecasts warn us all to proceed with caution as we lead our lives in the best,…

‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly

Harry Huckemeyer Most of us will not be too sad to see the final month of 2020 leave us after a year of many challenges and sacrifices made by so many, for a variety of reasons. Rather than dwell on the past, it may be a good time to start thinking about finding new ways…

Wishing You All a Happy Thanksgiving

This picture, taken at the last major event we were able to participate in earlier in the year, might bring back some fond memories.

Harry Huckemeyer The month of November is the start of all the good things that happen as we approach the ending of a challenging 2020. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is a time when friends and family have the opportunity to enjoy many happy moments together, as we prepare for the new year.…

Back on Track

Harry Huckemeyer October is the time in the fall when our area normally really comes to life. Unfortunately, with the arrival of the coronavirus, times have changed considerably, forcing us all to change our lifestyles in a manner that we have never experienced before. Hopefully, things appear to be heading in a positive direction, and…

Wish We Were Here

Harry Huckemeyer Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Less than a year ago, our club was participating at one of the annual events a little up north that lasted for a three-day period, and on the first day it was estimated that approximately 7,000 interested parties passed through the area, viewing several of…

2020—Part Two

Harry Huckemeyer Looking back at the start of 2020, it was certainly the start of a year of unexpected surprises. As early as late February, the outbreak of the coronavirus just about put the whole world at a standstill, and social distancing became a new word in our vocabularies. The new theme that became popular…

Stay Safe—Stay Healthy—Stay Focused

Harry Huckemeyer I thought that following our last entry in May’s Robson publications, it would be best to just cancel any future articles until things become more relaxed and, hopefully, under control. Like many, I am pretty active with several clubs, and it seems like our lives have almost come to a standstill in that regard.…