|
|
|
We'll attempt to keep current information on what is going on in the large-scale world, especially
for the Wichita Area Garden Railway Society (WAGRS). If interested in being involved with WAGRS, get info through the
Contact Us page. The next meeting of WAGRS is at the Christmas dinner Sunday,
December 18, at 5 pm. It is at Hometown Buffet, 6820 W Central, Wichita. No reservations are needed, but bring
a $10 exchange gift. Come join the fun! WAGRS
is running trains at Botanica's Illuminations. Botanica is open every evening, except Dec 24 and 25, through December
31, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. If you want to help out and visit with the people coming by call Garden Railway Gizmos at 316-262-4300. WAGRS (Wichita Area Garden Railway Society) is moving along with the permanent train layout at Botanica (Wichita Botanical Gardens). Split-Jaw Products sub-roadbed has been put in place for one loop. Track was added and landscaping dreamed of.
Local Wichitan having a BIG G TRAIN SALE! He has about 30 pieces of Aristo/REA rolling stock, some 1 ft sections of "European" brass track and a couple of Rogers 2-4-2 locomotives, one Great Northern and One Virginia & Truckee, with matching tenders, which he believes are sound-capable. All of these items are in mint condition with their original boxes and have NEVER been run outdoors. Priced reasonably. Call Bill Moore for an appointment to see (316-264-9681) or email him at "william.moore1945@yahoo.com." Wichita Toy Train Club Train Show & Swap Meet. Sunday, October 23, 2011 9 am to 4 pm Extension Bldg, 21st & Ridge Admission $5.00 (children under 12 are free) Wichita Train Show at Cessna Activity Center is Saturday and Sunday, February 11
an 12, 2012.
Garden Railway Gizmos will be selling children's items at Women's Fair February 17 through 19, 2012 (at Century 2).
Great Train Expo at Century 2 is Saturday and Sunday, to be determined, 2012 (probably
March sometime).
HELPFUL SITES
MAGAZINES Garden Railways (www.trains.com/grw) Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette (www.ngslgazette.com)
MANUFACTURERS Aristo-Craft Trains (www.aristocraft.com) Bachmann (www.bachmanntrains.com) Cordless Renovations (cordlessrenovations.com/store) Hartland Locomotive (www.h-l-w.com) Marklin/LGB (www.maerklin.com) go to On Line Shop Mike's Train House(www.railking1gauge.com) Massoth Industries (www.massoth.com) Northeast Models (www.nemodel.com) Silvergate/Hillman (www. silvergatedistributors.com) Split Jaw (www.splitjaw.com) Train-Li (www.train-li-usa.com) USA Trains (www.usatrains.com) |
