post open house

[Mike Dorsch CJ&M r.r.]

Well we had our first open house July 29th and it was a total success ! Around 120 people came during the day and all seemed to enjoy hanging out . Met a lot of great people and made a lot of new friends . The weather was perfect and the trains ran all day without any derailments . Even my MTH challenger ran without any electrical or computer problems ! hope to have some pictures to post soon as soon as my camera and computer start talking to each other again . Can't wait till next year to do it again ! Later

[Anonymous]

Glade to hear it was great!!!! Why wait till next year? Some of your friends are sayn I hope he envites me over, sure would like to go

[Mike Dorsch CJ&M r.r.]

I was telling alot of people if they wanted they could come over anytime and bring their trains . I hope they take me up on my offer .

[FJ and G]

can't tell from your profile where you live. Virginia?

[altterrain]

can't tell from your profile where you live. Virginia?

Dave,

Mike is in the Chicago area but feel free to bring your trains over the river and play. 

-Brian 

[Mike Dorsch CJ&M r.r.]

Dave its not far . I live near Chicago . It can't be more than a 22 hour drive .

[Capt Bob Johnson]

Wasn't as bad coming out as it looked going in was it???   Turned out to be fun?  Did the advise you got help?

[Mike Dorsch CJ&M r.r.]

All the advice I got here was much appreciated . You guys are great ! Had a blast and am going to do it every year . My wife and I were discussing a expansion plan for the C.J.and M. for next spring . I would like to move our brick retaining wall out about 3 feet and double track the rest of the railroad . By moving the wall out I will be able to install more foreground scenery. This will enable me to get better photo's . We'll see how the budget is next spring but I have all winter to plan it .