Hi there,

I live in Minnesota (Minneapolis) and have been modeling for over 30 years and would like to know if there are any active groups in Minnesota that are accepting new members, have a layout, need work done, operating sessions etc.? I've looked around the web and have found some sites, but they all look like they are many years old and when I contact the moderator I never hear back.

Any good Minnesotan's out there that know any? I model the Milwaukee Road in the 60's - 70's.

Thanks,

Tim

Here is an invitation to come, see, and  possibly operate on our Free-mo layout next Saturday. We will be set up at http://maps.google.com/?q=14343+Sprague+Rd%2c+Cleveland%2c+OH+44136 

It's three hours to October 1st. So we'll start a little early. (That's EST for you other time zones.)

With cooler weather coming, I'm sure there will be plenty of projects to get working on now that the lawn doesn't need to get mowed that often.

Let's see what is on your work bench or what you're working on.

Like Rick did a few weeks ago, this Friday at 4:30 PM I will officially be unemployed. Its been an incredible 22 years at my current post but I am looking forward to retirement. As part of that, my wife and I will be moving from here in Florida to Western Michigan. Yes I know thats backwards, but we have our reasons.

I have my layout all planned out and ready to go and will begin building it from the ground up once we get settled into our new place.

I hope to keep a running photographic account of the various phases of construction. 

stay tuned.