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Pittsburgh Garden Railway Society
Minutes

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 1-3

 

Reggie and Bruce Watkins hosted our meeting with a wonderful luncheon of baked ham along with lots of sides. 16 members attended. We sat outside and enjoyed the train display, toured Bruce's workshop, had lunch then our meeting. We also got to meet Reggie's and Bruce's daughter, and son-in-law and 2 week old Hank!

Tina and John spoke about Brownsville RR Museum open on Wednesday and now open the first Saturday from 10-2 of each month starting in June. John would like volunteers to be trained to run the trains. Please contact John.

We discussed about the June 2, 3, 4 show at the Trolley Museum and about skipping the August Show in Monroeville and do the one in late Fall. We talked about the train rides at East Broad Top and that Cass RR may be opening a new Rail Trip this summer.  

The Christmas Party will be at the Collier Community Center, arrangements cannot be made until June. Price for rental is $120 for 4 hours and $30 for each hour after that. Catering with three entrees. Price per person approx. $30. Keith will let us know more details. We are still shooting for 12/2. Maybe having it 1-3 with setup around 12:30.

Bruce spoke about LGB train layout for sale north of Johnstown information will be in PGRS Newsletter. 

We would like to also mention Bill and Bonnie Lewis are our newest members.

Dave Bodnar won the 50/50!

Next meeting will be held at Dan Cinowalt's home 5/21, please note time is changed to 3-5. 442 Conniston Ave,  Pittsburgh15210.

Respectfully Submitted,
Dan Cinowalt
Lori Rehtorik