Clinic: DVD - Adding Sound to Model Railroad Scenes
Summary: Sound has brought greater realism to locomotives, now new sound modules can bring realism to other parts of your layout. Come out to see some of the scenes discussed.
Jim Fuqua gave the treasurer’s report. He mentioned that fees (formerly incorrectly called dues) are now due. The amount has not changed, so please give Jim $12 for the year, either in person or via USPS.
Jack Mershon passed around a get-well card for Bill Siebert so members could sign. John Williams gave a status report on Bill’s condition.
Fred Coleman related the success of our move out of the space in the barn we have occupied for 4 ½ years.
We moved from upstairs to downstairs in the barn for N-scale equipment and supplies and moved HO modules, equipment, and supplies to a storage building nearby.
He asked for help after the meeting to move some last items from the upper floor.
Fred already has some vendors interested in our annual show, which will be held at the WNC Fairgrounds 5, 6 March. Flyers will be distributed at the Mountain State Fair beginning 10 September. Also, the HO modules will be shown in Hendersonville 3 October for Farm-City Day and in Black Mountain 17 October for Autumn by the Rails.
Dan Lang reported on the Apple Valley Club’s plans for public visiting during the Hendersonville Apple Festival to be held over the Labor Day weekend. An NS locomotive will be present at the depot. On 13 August the club shared operating time with members of our club, who behaved well enough that a second invitation is extended for 16 September. Those participating are requested to take a radio device and controller if they have one. They should be there no later than 9:15 a.m. for a meeting.
Frank Pearsall spoke about a proposed division meet, with 9-10 April a possible date. He reminded members about the Narrow Track conclave scheduled for October in Brevard. Our own Gordon Fewster will present two clinics and there will be many other clinics.
Joe Norris reported that the Railroad Model Craftsman magazine is close to folding.
On Tuesday, 8 September, members will set up a traveling G-scale layout at the WNC Ag Center. They will be given free passes.
The clinic for the evening was not held because of a computer failure.
Fred brought up the possibility of acquiring a deed at Eliada for land to hold a building for our HO modules and equipment. We would build the structure, but we need a grant to fund such an enterprise. If you have any relevant ideas, contact Fred.
Joe Norris displayed his scratch-built representation of a Campbell Scale Models engine house from the 1960s.
The meeting adjourned at 7:42.
Please be sure to pick up your new membership card when paying your fees.
Joe Norris' brought his scratch-built engine house from the 1960s to the meeting | |
Can anybody but Joe Norris identify what this is in this close up? |