An evening with Sask

[Big_Boy_4005]

Recently there was a topic over on the Trains Magazine forum asking if anyone had ever met another forum member in person. I replied no, but I had spoken to a couple on the phone.

A couple of weeks ago, I got an email from one of the regular forum contributors, saying that we was coming to the Twin Cities, and asking if I would like to get together. I replied immeadiately yes, of course, and invited him over to visit and see the train room.

The appointed hour arrived last Friday evening, and the doorbell rang. There was Mitch (Sask Tinplater) and his parents. After a tour of the house and some small talk, we ended up in the train room. Even though there were no trains to run, there was plenty to see and talk about. Mitch has seen a few photos that I have posted over the months that I have been a member, but I don't think any of them expected what they saw.

We went upstairs and and looked at the photos Mitch had brought along. Stories that we had shared online sprang to life. This "kid" knows more about the toy trains of the world than I ever have or will. He's 17, and I'm 43.

Then I put a video on the big screen. I think even his parents were impressed. I told my story, and shared some photos, and before we knew it two and a half hours had passed. What a fun evening, and what a wonderful young man!



If anyone is ever in the Twin Cities, and wants to visit, just drop me an email, and we can make arangements.

[Anonymous]

Very good story! I'm always glad to see young people get involved in our fine hobby. We need a lot more of them!

[Anonymous]

That evening was alot of fun. I can't thank Sask's parents enough for allowing their son to visit. I am sure they were apprehensive about meeting someone from the internet in person. Visiting with all three of them was so interesting. I wi***hey could have spent more time but am appreciative of what they gave us. That 2 1/2 hours could easily have stretched into a lot more.

I was in awe of how much information Sask has for every train in his pictures [bow] (and there was alot).[swg][swg][swg]

If Kalmbach [;)]ever needs articles on foreign toy trains-this is the guy to talk to.[^][^] Perhaps even a book??[?][?][2c]

[Anonymous]

I'm glad to see that that picture turned out. It was really a pleasure being able to meet Elliot and Tammy! It's really something being able to meet someone face to face that you know from the internet. I had known a lot about the story of Entertrainment from Elliot's posts and the magazine articles about it, but to actually hear the whole first-hand account of it from the man behind it all was really something else! I even got an Entertrainment cap and postcards.

His layout is really looking good. I know that it's going to make it into CTT once it's finished. I'm going to definetly go back again to see it once it's done (although, I suppose, no layout it ever truly finished).

The rest of the trip to the Twin Cities went very well. I took in a lot of train-related things and came home with quite a few trains as well.

It was great meeting you, Elliot and Tammy and I hope to see you again sometime!