Locomotive Shop Open House--Ideas for Modeling

[Anonymous]

I posted this in the trains.mag forum but thought I would also share it here. If anyone would like to see the "real thing" and get ideas for the layout here is a very good chance to do it. Because railroad security is very tight these days chances to see the real thing are few and far between. If you need any modeling ideas or just want to go for the fun of it here is your opportunity to do so.


I received news today that Union Pacific Railroad will be hosting an Open House at the Jenks Shop in North Little Rock, Arkansas. This will be held in conjuntion with the North Little Rock Centennial. The NLR Centennial will be held April 30 to May 1, 2004. The Open House at the Jenks shop will be Sunday May 2, 2004, beginning at 12 noon and lasting until 5 pm. The Jenks shop is located on Pike Avenue and close to 4th Street. You can't miss the Jenks shop as the Centennial 6938 sits right in front of the Jenks shops.

At the Open House UP will be serving free Hot Dogs and drinks and have balloons for the kids. There will be public tours of the Repair Shop, Equipment Displays and Yards. North Little Rock Centennial and Union Pacific souvenirs will be for sale.

Other attractions include Diamond Rio, Robert Shields, Kenneth Jackson and Mary Steenburgen and hubby Ted Danson. Many of you already know that Mary Steenburgen is a native of North Little Rock. She is also Honorary Chair of the celebration. The movie "End Of The Line" was filmed in and around the Central Arkansas area and stared Mary Steenburgen and Wilford Brimley.

The Celebration boasts 4 stages and 75 acts. Bass Pro Shops will have an Exhibit -- "King of the Bucks". There will be "State Fair Carousel & Rides", Animal Station, fireworks and much more. Sounds like a fun time for all, especially us train fans. [:)] [^] [;)]

<If there is a Farris Wheel Jim WILL NOT be on it. Now the train is a different story > [:p] [:D]


If you can't go you might at least check out this site for some modeling ideas (if you need any ideas). [8D]

Of course you can check it out just for fun too. [;)]


http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/history/jenks/

If you have any questions or need directions please feel free to email me.

[Anonymous]

I'm considering modelling something like this in the future - mine would be set on a British preserved line (these are owned and run by volunteers). These lines frequently run special days - steam specials, diesel galas, Santa specials, etc. This would give me the chance to run almost anything, within reason. "Open day" models are very interesting for this reason - if you suddenly feel the urge to build something different, you can still use it, the layout becomes a showcase for your loco and car building skills.

[Anonymous]

I just wanted to remind everyone that the Locomotive Shop Open House is this Sunday from Noon to 5 pm.

I hope some of you can make it. [:)] I will be there. [:)] I hope you will be there too. [;)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

I just wanted to remind everyone that the Locomotive Shop Open House is this Sunday from Noon to 5 pm.

I hope some of you can make it. [:)] I will be there. [:)] I hope you will be there too. [;)]

i'd love to be there unfortuanlty it is a 15 hour ride