March 21, 2017 - Meeting Summary
The San Diego S Gaugers held the March club meeting at our clubhouse (304 on the mall map) in Grossmont Center at 10:00am. Attendees were: Alex Sibbald, Ken Sadlock, Mike Forys, Mark Reinhard, Robert Graves, Raulf Polichar, Wes Noel, Dale Minard and Al Keil.
Introduction of new faces / Show and Tell:
Wes Noel brought in a gas station that he assembled for Liberty Loop. Ken Sadlock brought in his assembled A.F. oil tanker. He showed his O scale gondola that he converted to S trucks and a home made load for the gondola. Mike Forys reported that he found a source for crimp connectors that fit on our terminal blocks without bending or trimming.
Treasurer’s Report:
Bob Graves reported that we received $218.19 from visitor donations in February.
Standards Report:
Raulf Polichar has completed building the turnouts necessary for the expanded Gilbert Yard. He also has modified the corresponding switch machines with 5 pin connectors for ease of installation and replacement. We now have 4 replacement buttons for window display activation. Raulf is currently developing new front window activation circuitry that will start and stop at the station with programmable timer functionality.
Publicity Report:
Les Smith is coordinating publicity with Grossmont Marketing for our Lego event scheduled for the April 22nd.
Old Business:
SDSG Website:
N/C.
PY3.5 (station expansion):
The module is ready for gluing down the track and the station platforms are in the works. (On hold)
T1 replacement frame:
The replacement frame is ready for track. (On hold)
PY1, PY2 and C4 expansion:
An additional straight section has been constructed, installed, and is operational. Needs scenery.
New Gilbert Town Modules:
Two of the three new Gilbert Town modules have been installed on the main layout. Track is being installed on the third module. The 4th Module retrofitting has been started.
New Business:
Window Layout Success and Visitor Attendance:
As of 03/18/2017 the window layout button has been pushed 1,831 times since our last meeting, 50,722 times since we installed it at Grossmont Center and 85,695 times since day one. We are evaluating suggestions to celebrate the day that we hit the 100,000 mark.
Future events:
The next meetings will be held on Tuesday April 18, 2017 and Tuesday May 16, 2017. All meetings will be held at our Suite (304 on the mall map) in Grossmont Center at 10AM.
Additional Window layout:
The third window display is complete and the Lego Museum has provided scenery and a train, which is operated with the window button along with the other window layouts. It has proven to be a real hit with the younger set
New Clinics:
Mike Fory will be giving another clinic on the club’s modular layout wiring in April.
Clubhouse Construction:
Mike Forys reported that lighting is available in the side area and our egg crate storage assemblies have been moved into that area. The workbench has been setup in the recessed area in the rear of the suite.
Mall Security:
No security incidents occurred during the past month.
Ceramic Village Alternative:
Mark Reinhart has created a table-top alternative to the Ceramic Village Window Display that can also be used at trade shows. It runs two trains with switching and provides capability for several Flyer accessories. A bi-directional handcar completes the action and currently the layout features Easter style chicks and eggs riding in style in custom flat cars created by Mark.
S Curve Module:
Mike Forys presented a build sequence for a new S Curve Module necessary when we expand our modular layout. Several suggestions were batted about concerning the build sequence and possible module configurations. Mike also provided a suggested configuration for the expanded modular layout.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:20 AM.
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