West Bay Model Railroad Association Network2024-03-28T14:38:59ZAlan Andersonhttps://wbmrra.ning.com/profile/AlanAndersonhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/985957402?profile=original&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://wbmrra.ning.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=3s8th709er8z1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHow to become a member?tag:wbmrra.ning.com,2022-12-27:5089063:Topic:672102022-12-27T06:07:53.553ZAlan Andersonhttps://wbmrra.ning.com/profile/AlanAnderson
<p>Hello there. My name is Dale.</p>
<p>I've been searching for more model HO clubs near me to be apart of. I went to West Bay Model Railroad many years ago with a member and friend of mine named "Nick Iaconis". Back then, I was mostly apart of a club in Salinas. I am still apart of that club, but due to the distance of travel, it makes it difficult for me to attend. West Bay is only 20 mins away from me.</p>
<p>I am interested in becoming a member of this model railroad club. How does joining…</p>
<p>Hello there. My name is Dale.</p>
<p>I've been searching for more model HO clubs near me to be apart of. I went to West Bay Model Railroad many years ago with a member and friend of mine named "Nick Iaconis". Back then, I was mostly apart of a club in Salinas. I am still apart of that club, but due to the distance of travel, it makes it difficult for me to attend. West Bay is only 20 mins away from me.</p>
<p>I am interested in becoming a member of this model railroad club. How does joining and membership work?</p>
<p>Thank you,<br/> -Dale</p> NEW MEMBER HAS HO TRAINS TO GIVE AWAYtag:wbmrra.ning.com,2022-11-30:5089063:Topic:669132022-11-30T16:42:05.471ZAlan Andersonhttps://wbmrra.ning.com/profile/AlanAnderson
<p>I was an avid second-generation model railroader in my youth, HO gauge, then packed it up when I headed off to college. I always thought I might return to it when I retired, so I kept it all these years, but I won't be doing that.</p>
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<p>If anyone wants it, FREE to pick up (in Redwood City), I have photos and an inventory list. Not that much, just one box. They have been untouched for more than half a century—the newspaper wrapping is 1965. So they are either from the 1960s, or my…</p>
<p>I was an avid second-generation model railroader in my youth, HO gauge, then packed it up when I headed off to college. I always thought I might return to it when I retired, so I kept it all these years, but I won't be doing that.</p>
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<p>If anyone wants it, FREE to pick up (in Redwood City), I have photos and an inventory list. Not that much, just one box. They have been untouched for more than half a century—the newspaper wrapping is 1965. So they are either from the 1960s, or my dad's from the 1940s. Motorized and non-motorized steam and diesel, freight and passenger cars. In a separate box, I have a dozen HO structures that I either designed and built myself, from balsa wood, or from plastic kits.</p>
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<p>Btw, I'm keeping my brass HO and HOn3 locomotives for now (Mason Bogie, Reno, Heisler, D&RG #20, etc.), and my books on Colorado narrow gauge railroads, but I could be talked into selling those if someone was passionate about having it. This post is mostly about giving away my HO items from the 1940s and 1960s.</p>
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<p>Let me know if you're interested! vintage@gmail.com</p>
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<p>Richard</p>
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<p></p> WBMRA Featured in Punch Magazinetag:wbmrra.ning.com,2021-01-18:5089063:Topic:557592021-01-18T20:35:48.957ZAlan Andersonhttps://wbmrra.ning.com/profile/AlanAnderson
<p>The Bay Area design-focused Punch Magazine featured our club and layout in their September 2020 issue, both in print and online. The content may be viewed outside the magazine here:</p>
<p><a href="https://punchmagazine.com/working-on-the-railroad/">https://punchmagazine.com/working-on-the-railroad/</a> </p>
<p>The Bay Area design-focused Punch Magazine featured our club and layout in their September 2020 issue, both in print and online. The content may be viewed outside the magazine here:</p>
<p><a href="https://punchmagazine.com/working-on-the-railroad/">https://punchmagazine.com/working-on-the-railroad/</a> </p> December Open House Coverage by the Almanactag:wbmrra.ning.com,2016-12-19:5089063:Topic:183242016-12-19T19:45:39.768ZAlan Andersonhttps://wbmrra.ning.com/profile/AlanAnderson
<p><span>Nice coverage with photos of our December open house by Dave Boyce at the Almanac: </span><a href="http://almanacnews.com/news/2016/12/19/feature-story-how-to-run-a-railroad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://almanacnews.com/…/feature-story-how-to-run-a-railroad</a><span> or </span><a href="http://almanacnews.com/morguepdf/2016/2016_12_14.alm.section1.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://almanacnews.com/morgue…/…/2016_12_14.alm.section1.pdf</a><span> -- thanks for your time…</span></p>
<p><span>Nice coverage with photos of our December open house by Dave Boyce at the Almanac: </span><a href="http://almanacnews.com/news/2016/12/19/feature-story-how-to-run-a-railroad" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://almanacnews.com/…/feature-story-how-to-run-a-railroad</a><span> or </span><a href="http://almanacnews.com/morguepdf/2016/2016_12_14.alm.section1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://almanacnews.com/morgue…/…/2016_12_14.alm.section1.pdf</a><span> -- thanks for your time and interest, Dave!</span></p> Almanac Article About The Clubtag:wbmrra.ning.com,2014-12-05:5089063:Topic:146332014-12-05T04:56:50.468ZAlan Andersonhttps://wbmrra.ning.com/profile/AlanAnderson
<p>The Almanac published a nice article about the club ahead of this years holiday show:</p>
<p><a href="http://almanacnews.com/news/2014/12/04/new-model-railroad-layout-will-encourage-close-up-viewing">http://almanacnews.com/news/2014/12/04/new-model-railroad-layout-will-encourage-close-up-viewing</a></p>
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<p>The Almanac published a nice article about the club ahead of this years holiday show:</p>
<p><a href="http://almanacnews.com/news/2014/12/04/new-model-railroad-layout-will-encourage-close-up-viewing">http://almanacnews.com/news/2014/12/04/new-model-railroad-layout-will-encourage-close-up-viewing</a></p>
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<p>Website <a href="http://inmenlo.com" target="_blank">InMenlo</a> published a nice article about the club with a few photos, found here:</p>
<p><a href="http://inmenlo.com/2014/12/04/preview-of-new-model-railroad-in-menlo-park-scheduled-for-december-6-7/">http://inmenlo.com/2014/12/04/preview-of-new-model-railroad-in-menlo-park-scheduled-for-december-6-7/</a></p>
<p>We plan to invite them back in 3-6 months to document our continuing progress with the layout.</p>
<p>Website <a href="http://inmenlo.com" target="_blank">InMenlo</a> published a nice article about the club with a few photos, found here:</p>
<p><a href="http://inmenlo.com/2014/12/04/preview-of-new-model-railroad-in-menlo-park-scheduled-for-december-6-7/">http://inmenlo.com/2014/12/04/preview-of-new-model-railroad-in-menlo-park-scheduled-for-december-6-7/</a></p>
<p>We plan to invite them back in 3-6 months to document our continuing progress with the layout.</p> New Member Who'd Like to Help With Constructing the New Layouttag:wbmrra.ning.com,2014-10-15:5089063:Topic:145562014-10-15T20:11:42.853ZAlan Andersonhttps://wbmrra.ning.com/profile/AlanAnderson
<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p>I recently joined the club. I loved model trains as a kid but eventually forgot about them as I grew up. After my son was born and showed an insane love of trains, my own model train obsession was rekindled. </p>
<p>I'd love to help out with the new layout. I don't have any serious layout construction or design skills, but I'm happy to help out with any tasks and would like to learn the tricks of the trade. What would be the best way for me to introduce myself and get my…</p>
<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p>I recently joined the club. I loved model trains as a kid but eventually forgot about them as I grew up. After my son was born and showed an insane love of trains, my own model train obsession was rekindled. </p>
<p>I'd love to help out with the new layout. I don't have any serious layout construction or design skills, but I'm happy to help out with any tasks and would like to learn the tricks of the trade. What would be the best way for me to introduce myself and get my hands dirty with the layout?</p>
<p>Many thanks, and I look forward to meeting all of you!</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<p>Doug</p>
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<p>My father passed away in May in Palo Alto and he was a serious rail fan. He left 1,000 pounds of magazines (boxes and boxes and boxes) stretching back to 1980. I would like to donate the magazines to a worthy organization or partner with someone willing to sell the magazines online. </p>
<p>Magazine titles include: Narrow Gage and Short Line Gazette, Short and Narrow Rails, CTC Board, Pacific Rail News, Model Railroading, Mainline Modeler, Model Railroading, Modeltec, Live Steam, Garden…</p>
<p>My father passed away in May in Palo Alto and he was a serious rail fan. He left 1,000 pounds of magazines (boxes and boxes and boxes) stretching back to 1980. I would like to donate the magazines to a worthy organization or partner with someone willing to sell the magazines online. </p>
<p>Magazine titles include: Narrow Gage and Short Line Gazette, Short and Narrow Rails, CTC Board, Pacific Rail News, Model Railroading, Mainline Modeler, Model Railroading, Modeltec, Live Steam, Garden Railways, The Streamliner, Prototype Modeler, Locomotive and Railway Preservation, Railpace newsmagazine, The Train Sheet by Feather River Rail Society, Extra 2200 The Locomotive Newsmagazine </p>
<p>The magazines are in good condition and were stored in a climate controlled room. </p>
<p>Any advice or recommendations?</p>
<p>- Steve, steve_raney@cities21.org</p> Tentative Schedule for Layout Salvage and Demolition Worktag:wbmrra.ning.com,2013-03-14:5089063:Topic:116012013-03-14T19:46:56.239ZAlan Andersonhttps://wbmrra.ning.com/profile/AlanAnderson
<p>President Lauren Mercer sent the following message after last night's business meeting, outlining a tentative schedule for layout work in the coming weeks. Just sharing it here for posterity and will add the dates below to the club calendar, as well.</p>
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<p>At last night's meeting it was agreed to start salvaging items from the existing layout within the next week. Any members who still have equipment still on the layout are requested to claim them. We plan on salvaging all…</p>
<p>President Lauren Mercer sent the following message after last night's business meeting, outlining a tentative schedule for layout work in the coming weeks. Just sharing it here for posterity and will add the dates below to the club calendar, as well.</p>
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<p>At last night's meeting it was agreed to start salvaging items from the existing layout within the next week. Any members who still have equipment still on the layout are requested to claim them. We plan on salvaging all rolling equipment, buildings, bridges, signal bridges, tunnel portals, and anything else which members want or can be used on the new layout. O and S scale equipment and structures will be saved until everyone has had a chance to take what they want. Rod stated that he wanted to save some of the S scale track. If the O scale folks want to save some of the track please let me know. All HO equipment and structures which is not owned by individuals will be saved for the new layout.</p>
<p><span class="s1"><br/><span>Tom Vanden Bosch and I will be starting the salvage effort tomorrow from 1-3 PM. Anyone is welcome to join us. On Saturday there will be a group doing the salvage effort from noon to about 3 PM. This will give everyone a chance to go home and prepare for our banquet that evening. The Saturday group includes Mark, Werner, Bob K, Ryan K, Rich M, David T, and myself. Anyone else is welcome to join us during that time on Saturday. We will see If additional time is needed for the salvage effort after Saturday.</span><br/><br/><span>The major demolition effort is now scheduled for Saturday, March 23. I am suggesting that we start about 9 AM and work until around 3 or 4 PM. So far, no one signed up for Sunday the 24th. So please let me know if you can help on either of those 2 days or if some of you could help on the Friday the 22nd or the following Monday or Tuesday. We might be able to have a enough of a group to help complete the work on one of those days. I would like to hear from you concerning this because this will determine on when I should order the debris box. Unfortunately I will be out of town that weekend so I need a volunteer to be there when the debris box is delivered.</span><br/><br/><span>The reason that we did not schedule the weekend of March 30-31 for the demo work is because that is Easter.</span><br/><br/><span>Lauren</span></span></p> "Caltrain and the Peninsula Commute Service"tag:wbmrra.ning.com,2012-07-19:5089063:Topic:94132012-07-19T05:15:04.435ZAlan Andersonhttps://wbmrra.ning.com/profile/AlanAnderson
<p><span>Janet McGovern, author of "</span>Caltrain and the Peninsula Commute Service<span>," will be speaking on Saturday, August 11</span><sup>th</sup><span> at 11am in the Menlo Park City Council Chambers. Attached are the flyer and news release for the event. From the news release:</span></p>
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<p align="center" class="Default"><b><i>Journey Through the History of Caltrain</i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="Default"><b><i>and the Peninsula Commute…</i></b></p>
<p><span>Janet McGovern, author of "</span>Caltrain and the Peninsula Commute Service<span>," will be speaking on Saturday, August 11</span><sup>th</sup><span> at 11am in the Menlo Park City Council Chambers. Attached are the flyer and news release for the event. From the news release:</span></p>
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<p class="Default" align="center"><b><i>Journey Through the History of Caltrain</i></b></p>
<p class="Default" align="center"><b><i>and the Peninsula Commute Service</i></b></p>
<p class="Default" align="center"><b>New local book features stunning collection of vintage photographs</b></p>
<p>MENLO PARK, California, July 1, 2012 – In <b><i>Caltrain and the Peninsula Commute Service</i></b>, local author Janet McGovern tells the story of the railroad and its impact on communities from San Francisco to the South Bay. This pictorial history boasts a large collection of vintage photos and provides readers with a unique opportunity to reconnect with the history that shaped their community.</p>
<p>Ms. McGovern will discuss her new book <b><i>Caltrain and the Peninsula Commute Service</i></b> and present a slid<b><i>e</i></b> show on Saturday, August 11<sup>th</sup> at 11 am in the Menlo Park City Council Chambers, 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park. The event is free and supported by the Friends of the Menlo Park Library. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing after the talk.</p>
<p class="bodytext">The rail line now called Caltrain was started in the 1860s to create a faster alternative to stagecoaches and ships between the key cities of San Francisco and San Jose. Operated by the Southern Pacific for many years, the Peninsula Commute Service is the oldest continuously operating passenger railroad in the West.</p>
<p>Highlights of <b><i>Caltrain and the Peninsula Commute Service</i></b> include:</p>
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<li>Dramatic shots of locomotives and equipment as well as images that tell the story of how the railroad has impacted the people and the communities it served.</li>
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<li>More than 200 photos, many contributed by railroad enthusiasts and former Caltrain employees, adding a “behind-the-scenes” dimension to the work.</li>
</ul>
<p>Free wheelchair accessible van service is available for Menlo Park area seniors and people with disabilities. Call 330-2512 for reservations. For event details, email <a href="mailto:rlroth@menlopark.org">rlroth@menlopark.org</a>.</p>
<p class="Default"><b>ABOUT JANET MCGOVERN</b></p>
<p><span>Janet McGovern formerly worked in Caltrain’s marketing department and covered the Peninsula Commute Service as a reporter. She was a news reporter and columnist for the Redwood City Tribune and the Peninsula Times Tribune.<br/></span></p>