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to promoting and educating the public and it’s members on

railroading through the use of model trains. Come join us if

you are new to the hobby or have been away for while, we will

get you on the right track!

Our May Calendar looks busy! National Train Day was Saturday, May 12, at the San

Luis Obispo Amtrak Station. We gave the public an

early look at our new N scale layout and Stuart was

busy at our yard sale table. Henry and Janek ran trains

on Henry’s HO modules while David Weisman ran the

whole show for Amtrak. The event was well attended.

A Hobo’s Bash will be held at the Oceano Depot on

Sautrday, May 19 as a benefit fundraiser for the

Oceano Depot Association. Social hour starts at 2pm

with dinner being served at 3pm. It will be a celebration

of the Hobo life and there will be a contest for those

who come dressed as a hobo. The cost is $25 per

person which includes hobo stew and trimmings,

dessert and drink. There will also be live music and

raffle prizes. Also making their debut, our G scale

members Ed Morse and Phil Keys will have a couple of

their large trains running around.

For our May meeting on Monday, May 21, our youngest

member will share his recently discovered photos of a

family member working with steam engines. Bring a

building or car that you would like to add graffiti to and

we will try several methods.

For our June meeting, Phil will be leading us on a tree

making clinic. Bring your own tree armature to add to

your layout, or make one for the group’s.

The crowds enjoyed getting a sneak peak at the new N Scale Oceano and Northern Railway that is under construction at the 2012 National Train Day fesitvies at the SLO Amtrak Station. Photo: David Weisman.