Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Fun Meeting

 Fun Meeting

Those of us who attended last Saturday's Meet in Charlottesville had a great time making a pond with scenery surrounding it.  Bret did his normally phenomenal job. There was a lot to learn in a short period with several different materials.  Many folks are intimidated by scenery but should not be after last weeks clinic. 


 After purchasing supplies at Rail Tales and Lunch we went to Ron Garies' home for a final visit to a layout where many in the Charlottesville area spent quite a few Wednesday nights.  Thank you to those who arranged the open house and to Ron for all the memories.  

Several attending the clinic asked about the brushes that were given out to attendees.  Links below:

Flat Brush

Round Brush

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

September 10th Meeting

 We will have a meeting on September 10th at Rail Tales in Charlottesville, VA


Directions are in Crossties

Time: Doors open at 9 a.m. and we start promptly at 9:30 a.m. 

Clinic 1 & 2: Bret Jones - Self contained water features you can add to any layout - any donations to cover the anticipated $20 cost per person will be greatly appreciated. 

 Modeling Theme: Gondola with  or without a Load

 Other Activities: Door prizes (including the special Bill Pond structures), white elephant table, 50-50 raffle, coffee and donuts.  If we have a large crowd we may need to display the contest models in Rail Tales.  

 Layout Tours:  

  • Ron Garies' Layout 

Zoom Call April 12th, 2024

 Just a heads up that the next JRD Zoom call will be April 12th. Items for Discussion 1.      May Meeting 2.     Joint Build - Hopper 3.    ...